Dog Thing — The Thing Character Profile

About Dog Thing

Sled dog transformed by the alien, attacks the station dogs before being incinerated.

Dog Thing — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Alien

Abilities

Predatory attack, Shape-shifting, Pack hunting, Stealth movement

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 3/10
• Charisma: 0/10
• Morality: 0/10
• Influence: 4/10

Character Facts

Played by

Jed the Wolfdog

Appears in

The Thing (1982)

Role

Minor

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