82 Best Fictional Characters That Start with T (With Images)
If you are trying to find the best fictional characters with a certain letter, you can find them here on Fiction Horizon. In this article, we will bring you the best fictional characters that start with the letter “T”. Buckle up, because there are plenty, and it took us a lot of time to find suitable characters. Let’s start!
Tarzan (Tarzan of the Apes)
We know Tarzan from the Disney animated feature movie, but Tarzan first appeared in the original novel that was released in 1914 and written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The story follows Tarzan who has been raised by the apes since he was a little boy.
Thanos (Marvel)
Mad Titan of the Marvel Universe is one of the biggest, if not the biggest archvillains to the Avengers and Earth’s protectors. His Snap made half of the universe vanish and he got some of the Avengers killed. A Mad Titan for sure.
T’Challa (Marvel)
Also known as a superhero from Wakanda, Black Panther is probably one of the biggest icons of the Marvel Universe. T’Challa is also a leader of the African country, and part of various superhero groups.
T’Chaka (Marvel)
T’Chaka is the father of T’Chala and a former leader and monarch of Wakanda. He was a Black Panther as well in his youth. T’Chaka was indirectly responsible for the death of his younger brother N’Jobu after he discovered that his brother aided Ulysses Klaue to steal a vibranium cache.
The Thing (Marvel)
Also known as Ben Grimm, The Thing is part of the notable Marvel superhero group Fantastic Four. His looks and abilities changed after the accident that he and his crew suffered, and now are trying to protect the universe with their abilities and scientific knowledge.
Thor (Marvel)
Thor Odinson is one of the most notable Marvel superheroes and being an Asgardian king, Thor needs to deal with a lot of dangers. With his trusty Mjolnir and godly powers, Thor is always a great ally to have in your ranks.
Toad (Marvel)
Toad is a human mutant who is usually depicted as the enemy of the X-Men. He is Magneto’s servant in the 1960s issue of Brotherhood of Evil and is actually a really powerful mutant.
Titania (Marvel)
Titania is a villain in the Marvel comics and one of the biggest She-Hulk Rivals. Often member of the villain groups like Masters of Evil and Frightful Four, we can see Titania in the most recent Disney+ Marvel show called She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Tiger Shark (Marvel)
One of the biggest Namor villains, Tiger Shark, was a former Olympic swimmer, who after being injured, decided to be experimented on by Doctor Dorcas. The doctor injected him with the mixture of DNA of Namor and the anima tiger shark, hence the name he has. We will probably see him in the Black Panther.
Thunderbird (Marvel)
John Proudstar is an Apache Native American and a Human Mutant, which allows him to have superhuman athletic ability. He has been killed off in the Giant X-Men comic book issue, and since then has been on and off in the comics.
Thunderball (Marvel)
Thunderball or Elliot Franklin is a supervillain of Marvel comics and an enemy of Thor Odinson – he sometimes teams up with Wrecker and his Wrecking Crew with whom they are wreaking havoc – pun intended indeed.
Thena (Marvel)
One of the members of Eternals, Thena is part of the race of superhumans in the Marvel Universe. She is supposed to be a replica of the Greek Goddess Athena and they did a good job. Recently, she was portrayed by Angelina Jolie in the Eternals.
Terrax (Marvel)
Cosmic supervillain of Marvel Comics, Terrax is one of the biggest Fantastic Four villains. He is a former Herald of the World Eater Galactus, and he is absolutely evil.
Tony Stark (Marvel)
Also, known as Iron Man, Tony Stark was formerly a rich playboy who only cared about himself. Meeting him throughout the comics and MCU, one realizes that he is actually quite caring and tries his best to protect the world. One of the most notable Marvel characters ever.
Taskmaster (Marvel)
There are a few versions of Taskmaster, one being in the Marvel movie Black Widow, Taskmaster is actually called Tony Masters in the comics and besides being a very skillful fighter, he can also replicate one’s movement using photographic memory.
Thomas Wayne (DC)
Father of Bruce Wayne and later Batman, Thomas, and his wife Marta were killed in the street mugging, which prompted the creation of the most popular superhero ever. He got resurrected during Flashpoint but died once again.
Tempest (DC)
Also known as Garth, Tempest today is part of the Teen Titans, however, it wasn’t always like that. He was formerly a sidekick to Aquaman and since then has been always a welcomed part of Aquaman’s story.
Terry McGinnis (Batman Beyond)
Also known as Batman, in the Batman Beyond animated series, Terry is essentially a future version of Batman who takes over the mantle after Bruce Wayne retires.
Thomas (Thomas The Tank Engine)
Choo-choo indeed. Thomas is the titular character (or a tank engine) of the series of the same name, and his signature color is blue. He is a cheeky, fussy little engine, and sometimes overeagerness gets him in trouble.
Tinkerbell (Peter Pan)
Tinkerbell is Peter Pan’s trusted friend and ally. In the past, people were discussing if Tink has a crush on the young boy, but that fact was quickly debunked.
Thumbelina (Thumbelina)
Thumbelina is a fictional character from the fairy tale story written by Hans Christian Andersen. A lonely widow wishes for a child and gets a barley seed from the friendly witch, from which a tiny girl emerges, no bigger than the old woman’s thumb.
Tom Thumb (English Folklore, Disney…)
Thumb’s fairy tail was the first one ever to be printed in the English language and is an important part of English Folklore. Similar to Thumbelina, the fairy tale explains how Tom was born from a seed no bigger than the size of his father’s thumb.
Tom Sawyer (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)
Tom Sawyer was created by Mark Twain – the story follows a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River, who goes through various exciting adventures, mostly with his best friend Huckleberry Finn.
Tony the Tiger (Kellogg)
Every breakfast had at least one cartoon of Kellogg’s cereals, and one of the most notable characters on the box was Tony the Tiger. The tiger is essentially a mascot of the company that stems from over half of the century.
Tintin (The Adventures of Tintin)
The protagonist of one of the most popular European comic books in history, Tintin is a certified icon. Firstly released in the Belgian newspaper all the way back in 1929, Tintin became an unavoidable part of every children’s read list.
Tigger (Winnie-the-Pooh)
With his distinctive orange and black stripes, large eyes, long chin, and springy tail, Tigger is probably the most iconic tiger in fiction (sorry Tony the Tiger). He refers to himself in the third person plural and insists that he is the only one.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT)
The most iconic turtles in fiction, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are actually brothers Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael and with Master Splinter as their dad, this group makes for a very strange but loving family.
Theodore (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
Besides their high-pitched voice, Alvin and the Chipmunks are probably the most popular chipmunks ever and Theodore is probably the sweetest one. He is the youngest of the bunch, sweet, kind, loving, and sensitive.
Theodore “T-Bag” Bagwell (Prison Break)
Probably the most hated character of the show, T-Bag truly deserved the title of the most hated individual in the tv series. At first a gangster, T-Bag is actually a coward who preys on young men to abuse them.
Ted Mosby (How I Met Your Mother)
Ted Mosby is the main character of the TV series HIMYM, and the story of the show is told from his perspective – or who is the mother of his kids. He is a smart man who tries to stop his relationship failures to finally find the one. He did in the end, but if you ask the fans who watched the show during the original ending, will tell you no.
Toto (The Wizard of Oz)
Dorothy’s dog from the popular Wizard of Oz is a trusty little puppy who follows Dorothy everywhere – even to Oz. Always protective of his partner, Toto is truly an iconic and original good boy.
Tom (Tom & Jerry)
Tom is a cat that is trying to eat Jerry the mouse for dinner, but he never succeeds. Tom is essentially us – we are always trying to catch or have something that we really want but always fail to have it in the end. Tom is us, Tom is life.
Tweedy Bird (Looney Tunes)
Another iconic cartoon character, Tweedy Bird is quite a smart little birdie. Being the target of the naughty cat Sylvester, Tweedy Bird always gets what she wants, and taunts the cat nonstop.
The Tooth Fairy (General)
The Tooth Fairy is everywhere, literally. This fictional character supposedly existed all the way back with the Norse people, who would pay their children small fees when they lose their first tooth. Cool, right?
Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones)
Tyron Lannister is a notable character in the popular show called Game of Thrones, and the book series A Song of Ice and Fire. Tyrion is resented by his father since he was born a dwarf and his mother died when she was giving birth to him. The character is the opposite of what Tyrion’s father suggests – he is just great.
Theon Greyjoy (Game of Thrones)
Theon Greyjoy was the youngest son of King Balon Greyjoy of the Iron Islands and the younger brother of Rodrik, Maron, and Yara Greyjoy. He went through a lot and was always on the receiving end of Ramsay’s wraith.
Tasmanian Devil (Looney Tunes)
Ferocious, dim-witted, carnivore with a notoriously short temper and little patience, Tasmanian Devil also called Taz, is probably one of the most popular Looney Tunes characters ever. The character was scrapped in the 1960s but came back in the 1990s.
Terry Milkovich (Shameless)
Terry Milkovich is the main protagonist of a few seasons of the Tv series Shameless. With his brutality and just awful human nature, Terry is constantly drunk and on drugs. He finally dies in season 11.
Terry Ives (Stranger Things)
The recurring character of the notable Netflix tv show Stranger Things, Terry is Eleven’s mother, who went through experiments under the tutelage of Dr. Brenner and MKUltra at Hawkins Lab. The doctor kidnapped her daughter Jane and kept her locked up with other test subjects. When trying to barge into the lab and save her daughter, she was forcefully subjected to doctor electroshock therapy, which left her in severe catatonia.
Taylor Mason (Billions)
Taylor is the CEO of Taylor Mason Capital and the former CIO at Axe Capital. They are a very smart young intern at Axe Capital whom Bobby spots and mines for their outside-of-the-box way of thinking. Usually, they are the smartest person in the room.
Taylor Townsend (The O.C.)
One of the main protagonists of the popular teen series The O.C., Taylor is first presented to us as the antagonist of the series. However, we find out that she has been psychologically abused by her mother, and throughout the series, she develops into a good character.
Transformers (Transformers)
At first, with only a line of toys, Transformers became one of the most popular franchises of all time. Transformers follow the story of Autobots and Decepticons, two alien robot factions at war who can transform into vehicles, animals, and more.
Tommy Pickles (Rugrats)
Tommy is the main protagonist of Nickelodeon’s animated tv series Rugrats. He is clad in only a blue shirt and a diaper. He translates anything from adult to baby gibberish.
Tigress (Kung Fu Panda)
One of the main protagonists of the animated featured movie Kung Fu Panda. She is a certified badass and skilled warrior, and she is a master of the Tiger Style of kung fu. She is Po’s loyal friend and ally, even though she was skeptical about Po becoming a Kung Fu master.
Tracy Beaker (The Story of Tracy Beaker)
A titular character of the book series of the same name, a troubled ten year-old-girl, Tracy is often found unhappy, lonely, and feels unloved. This is the result of her mother being neglectful and abusive towards her.
Toph (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra)
Toph is one of the main protagonists of the popular animated TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender and a recurring character in The Legend of Korra series. She is a master earthbender and the one at that. She also invented metalbending and was always quirky, sarcastic, loud, and just unapologetically Toph.
Terry Jeffords (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
Terry is the main character of the popular TV show called Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He is a linebacker of a man who lost his nerve because his wife birthed him twins, and he did not want them to grow up without him.
Tara Chambler (The Walking Dead)
Tara is one of the main protagonists of the popular TV series The Walking Dead. She has initially introduced to the show as a cold and hostile person but proved to be the opposite – she hides behind cold behavior to hide her insecurities.
Timmy Turner (Fairly Odd Parents)
Timmy is a ten-year-old boy, and the main protagonist of the popular cartoon Fairly Odd Parents. Timmy’s mum and dad are neglectful and always leave him with the sadistic babysitter Vicky. His fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda, are usually taking care of him.
Troy Barnes (Community)
Troy Barnes began the series as the arrogant jock who only cared about his high school reputation to the point of him wearing it everywhere. Eventually, he revealed himself as a goofy and overly sensitive person.
Teletubbies (Teletubbies)
Teletubbies are the title characters of the TV show of the same name. There are four Teletubbies, who live in the lovely place called Teletubbyland. These characters were part of many children’s lives near the 1990s, and the conservative front was really against this tv series for some reason.
Tori Vega (Victorious)
The protagonist of Nickelodeon’s teen tv series Victorious. Tori is a talented young singer who transfers to the school of Hollywood Arts, which enables her to pursue her dream of becoming a singer.
Tyler Lockwood (The Vampire Diaries)
Tyler Lockwood was the former main character of the popular tv series The Vampire Diaries. He was a werewolf, a former hybrid who first turned into a werewolf after killing Sarah. He was also Caroline’s former lover.
Thomas Shelby (Peaky Blinders)
Tommy Shelby is the main character of the popular TV series Peaky Blinders. After serving the WWI, he decided to move his family up the social ladder so the political leaders would not touch them anymore.
Trolls (Trolls)
The Trolls are small colorful, perpetually happy creatures who sing, dance, and hug all day. They are confronted by miserable Bergens who conclude that for them to be happy, they need to eat the colorful Trolls.
Timothy Green (The Odd Life of Timothy Green)
Timothy is a magical pre-adolescent box whose personality and naïveté have profound effects on the people around him. He is the main protagonist of the show.
Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury)
Terry is the main protagonist of the Fatal Fury series. He has appeared in every Fatal Fury and King of Fighters game. He is an iconic character for the gaming series and fits many typical Japanese stereotypes about Americans.
Tom Nook (Animal Crossing)
The most important character of all Animal Crossing games, Tom Nook is the manager of the Town shop. Funnily enough, a character got more power with every upgrade.
Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Tails are Sonic’s trusted sidekick and the first one at that, who appeared in Sonic The Hedgehog 2 at the beginning of the 1990s. While Sonic is rash and impulsive, Tails is the calm one.
Takuma (King of Fighters)
Another King of Fighters on this list, Takuma is quite a unique character. He has a signature scar on his right pectoral. He is eccentric and fond of inspiring speeches that only make him silly.
T. Hawk (Street Fighter)
Thunder Hawk is a character from the Street Fighter game franchise. He is a Native American from Mexico whose ancestral homeland was taken over by Shadaloo forcing him into exile.
Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy VII)
Tifa is one of the playable characters in Final Fantasy VII and its remake. She is a shy person, but when in combat she is absolutely vicious and vigorous.
Takeda Takadashi (Mortal Kombat)
One of the protagonists of Mortal Kombat X, Takeda, seemed revenge for his mother’s death after she was killed by the Red Dragon. Under the tutelage of Hanzo, Takeda became a great warrior.
Taki (SoulCalibur)
Taki is the character in the Soul series of fighting games. She appeared in almost all installments, and her mission is everything, above everything else. She is usually a cold person but sometimes shows mercy to ones connected with Soul Edge.
Tanya (Mortal Kombat)
One of the oldest Mortal Kombat characters, Tanya is a treacherous and deceiving Edenian, who served as a minor antagonist in the series. She does serve as a major ally to the half-Tarkatan Mileena.
Tracer (Overwatch)
Tracer is probably the most recognizable character from Overwatch. With her trusty twin pulse weapons, energy-based time bombs, and rapid-fire banter, Tracer is a really tricky character to play against.
Trevor Phillips (Grand Theft Auto V)
One of the three playable protagonists of Grand Theft Auto V, Trevor is a career criminal and former bank robber with a very complicated past. He is the worst to deal with and his weird antics combined with his psychological state are not good for anyone around him… well besides Patricia Madrazo.
Tommy Vercetti (Grand Theft Auto: Vice City)
The main protagonist and player character, Tommy Vercetti is both intelligent and temperamental. His short fuse got him in a lot of trouble, but he is still a compassionate person, who protects the ones he loves.
True Ogre (Tekken)
The main villain of the Tekken 3 game, True Ogre is the final form of the Ogre, who trolls around the world and steals master martial arts. He was also featured in the recent Tekken: Bloodline.
Triss Merigold (Witcher)
Triss was a powerful and skilled healer, who was also friends with Yennefer and the witcher Geral of Rivia, with whom she was unhappily in love. Even though she is a healer, Triss is allergic to potions.
Tahm Kench (League of Legends)
The River King is known by a lot of names in the LoL lore – a demon, river monster, and the one who feeds off other people’s misery. He goes around the Runeterra and scares people off while still trying to be charming and cool. In the game, Tahm Kench is a versatile tank that likes to lick you to oblivion.
Taliyah (League of Legends)
Taliyah is a young nomadic mage from Shurima who is very mature for her age. She crossed the whole world to find out the potential of her powers, but recently she came back to protect her tribe. In the game, she is the annoying mage.
Talon (League of Legends)
Katarina’s brother and the Blade’s Shadow is an assassin like his sister. He was forced to survive while on Noxian streets and later, he was adopted by the Du Couteau family. In the game, he is an annoying agile assassin who slices and diced through your champion like it is butter.
Taric (League of Legends)
The Shield of Valoran and the Aspect of the Protector, Taric wield an incredible power as Runeterra’s guardian of life, love, and beauty. He is a fabulous character, and in the game as tanky support who can do anything. He also has the coolest and most self-aware skins in the League of Legends.
Teemo (League of Legends)
Some say he is a cute Yordle, but he is a notorious demon. That’s all.
Thresh (League of Legends)
The Chain Warden is a sadistic and cunning creature who destroys everyone around him by tormenting their souls and breaking them apart. In the game, Thresh was popularized as the skill champion at the game’s beginning and if you hear someone yell at you Madlife, they are probably trying to hook you, as Thresh does as support.
Tristana (League of Legends)
This Yordle is cool. Also known as the Yordle gunner, Tristana is different than her fellow friends – she was always inspired by the adventures of great warriors. In the game, she is an agile ADC who will hunt you down if you let her.
Trundle (League of Legends)
The Troll King himself is nothing like the previous trolls we mentioned before – he is a hulking, devious creature that cannot be stopped, not even in the land of cold, Freljord. In the game, he is a notorious warrior jungler who will beat you down with the baton to a pulp.
Tryndamere (League of Legends)
Another Freljordian on this list, we have Barbarian King this time. He is a wrathful warrior who challenges anyone and his inhuman strength gets him anywhere. In the game, he is a vicious fighter who with critical strikes and undying rage will eventually kill you.
Twisted Fate (League of Legends)
The Gambit of the LoL, The Card Master himself found himself on this list. A charmer, con man, and unapologetically cool, Twisted Fate is seen with his partner Graves strolling around Runeterra finding ways to earn money. In the game, he is a cool mage who can “peel” you off easily with his colorful cards.
Twitch (League of Legends)
The Plague Rat who probably made an appearance in the recent animated show Arcane, Twitch is on a mission to show Piltoverians how filthy they truly are. In the game, he is a sneaky ADC who will laugh at your face while killing you.
Thrall (Warcraft)
Son of Durotan and Draka, Thrall is currently the former Warchief of the restored shamanistic Horde, founder of the nation of Durotar in Kalimdor, and one of the second wave of shamans. He is probably the most notable orc character in Warcraft, together with Garrosh Hellscream.