Harry Sullivan (Doctor Who)

Harry Sullivan

Harry Sullivan
Doctor Who character
First appearance	Robot
Last appearance	The Android Invasion
In-universe information
Species	Human
Occupation	Doctor
Affiliation	UNIT
Home	Earth

Harry Sullivan is a fictional character from the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. He is portrayed by Ian Marter. Harry is a medical doctor and an officer in the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT), an international military organization that defends Earth from extraterrestrial threats.

Character History

Harry Sullivan first appears in the serial "Robot", which is the first story of the Fourth Doctor era. He is introduced as a medical officer assigned to UNIT, working alongside the Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. Harry becomes a companion to the Fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker, and travels with him and Sarah Jane Smith in the TARDIS.

Role in Doctor Who

Harry's character is depicted as brave, loyal, and somewhat bumbling, often providing comic relief. Despite his occasional clumsiness, he proves to be a valuable ally to the Doctor and Sarah Jane. He appears in several serials, including:

• "Robot"
• The Ark in Space
• The Sontaran Experiment
• Genesis of the Daleks
• Revenge of the Cybermen
• Terror of the Zygons
• The Android Invasion

Harry's final regular appearance is in "The Android Invasion," after which he returns to his duties at UNIT. He makes a brief cameo in the serial The Seeds of Doom.

Legacy

Harry Sullivan is remembered as one of the more endearing companions of the Fourth Doctor. His character's blend of courage and humor left a lasting impression on fans of the series. Ian Marter, who portrayed Harry, also contributed to the Doctor Who universe by writing several novelizations of the series' episodes.

Related Pages

• Doctor Who
• Fourth Doctor
• Sarah Jane Smith
• UNIT
• Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
• Ian Marter