Garry — The Thing Character Profile

About Garry

Station commander who shoots the Norwegian pilot, later loses authority to MacReady.

Garry — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Station command, Rifle combat, Decision making, Authority delegation

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Donald Moffat

Appears in

The Thing (1982)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Garry — Power Leader — MacReady (Kurt Russell)

  Commander and pilot who transition leadership during the crisis.

• Garry — Conflict Enemy — Norwegian (Norbert Weisser)

  Station commander who kills the Norwegian pilot during a misunderstanding.

• Garry — Conflict Enemy — Blair (Wilford Brimley)

  Assimilated biologist who murders the station commander during the final stand.

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