Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy — Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Character Profile

About Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy

Starfleet physician and Kirk's loyal friend, carries Spock's katra in STIII.

Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Medical expertise, Surgical skill, Loyal friendship, Defiant leadership, Katra carrier

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 8/10

Affiliations

• Starfleet
• Star Trek universe

Quick Facts about Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy

Full Name

Leonard H. McCoy

Education

Starfleet Academy

Occupation

physician, spaceship's surgeon

Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy's Known Relations

• Starfleet — Member of

Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy appears in 8 titles

• Star Trek (1966) — character page
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) — character page
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) — character page
• Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) — character page
• Star Trek (2009) — character page
• Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) — character page
• Star Trek Beyond (2016) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

DeForest Kelley

Appears in

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy — Alliance Rescuer — Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner)

  Kirk leads the mission to rescue McCoy, who carries Spock's katra.

  Kirk and his officers spring McCoy from detention to help lay Spock to rest on Vulcan.

• Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy — Professional Patient/Subject — Ambassador Sarek (Mark Lenard)

  Sarek identifies McCoy's condition as critical due to holding Spock's katra.

  Sarek explains that without help, McCoy will die from carrying the katra, necessitating the reunion procedure.

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