Aang — Avatar: The Last Airbender Character Profile

About Aang

Young Avatar mastering elements, seeks peace after war

Aang — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Airbending, Avatar state, Pacifism, Spiritual connection, Elemental mastery

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 9/10

Affiliations

• World of Avatar

Quick Facts about Aang

Occupation

teacher, monk, instructor

Eye Color

Brown

Hair Color

Dark brown hair

First Appearance

The Boy in the Iceberg

Nationality

Air Nomads

Aang's Known Relations

• Tenzin — Child
• Bumi — Child
• Kya — Child
• Katara — Spouse
• Meelo — Relative
• Jinora — Relative
• Ikki — Relative
• Rohan — Relative
• Toph Beifong — Student of
• Katara — Student of
• Zuko — Student of
• Gyatso — Student of
• Jeong Jeong — Student of
• Zhao — Enemy
• Azula — Enemy
• Zuko — Enemy
• Ozai — Enemy

Aang appears in 4 titles

• Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) — character page
• The Last Airbender (2010) — character page
• Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)
• Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Gordon Cormier

Appears in

Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (7)

• Aang — Core Trio — Katara (Kiawentiio)

  An unbreakable triad navigating war-torn landscapes, combining emotional bonds, tactical skill, and spiritual purpose.

• Aang — Companions — Sokka (Ian Ousley)

  Strategic partnership where Sokka provides tactical support and protection for Aang's journey.

• Aang — Lovers — Katara (Kiawentiio)

  Deep emotional bond evolving from loyal companions to romantic partners, solidified during shared trials.

• Aang — Past Life and Spiritual Guide — Roku (C. S. Lee)

  Spiritual mentorship across reincarnation cycles, with Roku intervening to guide Aang's use of power.

• Aang — Mentor and Disciple — Gyatso (Lim Kay Siu)

  Aang honors his late mentor through memories at the Southern Air Temple, reflecting on his upbringing.

• Aang — Past Life and Legacy — Kyoshi (Yvonne Chapman)

  Aang inherits Kyoshi's legacy, facing historical blame while Katara and Sokka research her true impact.

• Aang — Past Life and Spiritual Advice — Kuruk (Meegwun Fairbrother)

  Aang internalizes spiritual guidance from a previous Avatar to prepare for the Northern Water Tribe conflict.

Explore the full interactive character relationship map of Avatar: The Last Airbender

More characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender

• Katara (Kiawentiio)
• Toph Beifong (Miya Cech)
• Sokka (Ian Ousley)
• Zuko (Dallas Liu)
• Uncle Iroh (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee)
• Commander Zhao (Ken Leung)
• Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim)
• Yue (Amber Midthunder)
• Azula (Elizabeth Yu)
• Suki (Maria Zhang)
• Mai (Thalia Tran)
• Ty Lee (Momona Tamada)