The Terminator — Terminator 2: Judgment Day Character Profile

About The Terminator

Cybernetic assassin reprogrammed to protect John Connor, embodying relentless machine efficiency.

The Terminator — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Robot

Abilities

Advanced combat systems, Time travel, Self-repair, Weapon proficiency, Tactical analysis

• Strength: 10/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 2/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Quick Facts about The Terminator

Occupation

bodyguard, mass murderer, assassin

Nationality

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Origin

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The Terminator appears in 6 titles

• The Terminator (1984) — character page
• Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) — character page
• Terminator Salvation (2009) — character page
• Terminator Genisys (2015) — character page
• Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Appears in

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• The Terminator — Family Father — John Connor (Edward Furlong)

  The reprogrammed machine adopts a paternal role, guiding John's emotional development.

• The Terminator — Conflict Related — T-1000 (Robert Patrick)

  Direct antagonism between the two machines defines the film's climax.

• The Terminator — Alliance Related — Miles Dyson (Joe Morton)

  Dyson temporarily aligns with the machine to achieve a shared goal.

Explore the full interactive character relationship map of Terminator 2: Judgment Day

More characters from Terminator 2: Judgment Day

• Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton)
• John Connor (Edward Furlong)
• T-1000 (Robert Patrick)
• Dr. Silberman (Earl Boen)
• Miles Dyson (Joe Morton)
• Tarissa Dyson (S. Epatha Merkerson)
• Enrique Salceda (Castulo Guerra)
• Tim (Danny Cooksey)
• Janelle Voight (Jenette Goldstein)
• Todd Voight (Xander Berkeley)
• Old John Connor (Michael Edwards)
• Mossberg (Don Lake)