Bennings — The Thing Character Profile

About Bennings

Station biologist assimilated by the alien, later burned by MacReady after transformation.

Bennings — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Biology research, Field investigation, Parasite assimilation, Shape-shifting

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 4/10

Character Facts

Played by

Peter Maloney

Appears in

The Thing (1982)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Bennings — Conflict Enemy — MacReady (Kurt Russell)

  Biologist assimilated by the alien and destroyed by MacReady.

• Bennings — Narrative Victim — The Thing (uncredited) (Jed)

  Biologist who is partially assimilated by the alien organism.

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