Who plays Cigarette Smoking Man in The X-Files?

Cigarette Smoking Man is played by William B. Davis.

How is Cigarette Smoking Man connected to other characters?

Cigarette Smoking Man has 8 mapped relationships in The X-Files. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Cigarette Smoking Man — Antagonist — Fox Mulder (David Duchovny)
Central antagonistic dynamic representing the struggle between truth-seeker and shadow conspirator.
Cigarette Smoking Man — Controller and Controlled — Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi)
Toxic power dynamic where Skinner is manipulated but ultimately defies the CSM's control.
Cigarette Smoking Man — Controller and Target — Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson)
Asymmetrical conflict where the CSM exerts control over Scully's health and family.
Cigarette Smoking Man — Master and Operative — Alex Krycek (Nicholas Lea)
Transactional power relationship where Krycek serves the CSM's interests for personal survival.
Cigarette Smoking Man — Director and Agent — Marita Covarrubias (Laurie Holden)
Hierarchical relationship where Covarrubias acts as the CSM's trusted field agent and confidante.
Cigarette Smoking Man — Director and Operative — Agent Diana Fowley (Mimi Rogers)
Covert power relationship where Fowley executes CSM directives while maintaining a double life.
Cigarette Smoking Man — Director and Scientist — Michael Kritschgau (John Finn)
Scientific subordinate relationship where Kritschgau provides expertise before defecting.
Cigarette Smoking Man — Manipulator and Target — John Doggett (Robert Patrick)
Indirect conflict where Doggett becomes a pawn in the CSM's larger scheme.