Who plays Tonto in The Lone Ranger?

Tonto is played by Johnny Depp.

What are Tonto's abilities?

Tonto's abilities include expert tracker, survival skills, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, tactical insight.

Tonto has 5 mapped relationships in The Lone Ranger. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Comanche warrior and John Reid's loyal friend, narrator of the story, and key partner in fighting outlaws.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Expert tracker, Survival skills, Marksmanship, Hand-to-hand combat, Tactical insight

Tonto — related — John Reid / The Lone Ranger (Armie Hammer)
Tonto — Alliance Loyal Partner — John Reid / The Lone Ranger (Armie Hammer)
Tonto is John's most important partner in pursuing justice.

Tonto explains John's supernatural survival and repeatedly helps him fight Cavendish and Cole. The two ultimately ride away together after the final b...
Tonto — Conflict Arch Enemy — Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner)
Tonto's guilt and beliefs make Cavendish a deeply personal enemy.

Tonto identifies Cavendish as a wendigo-like killer and gives John a silver bullet intended for him.
Tonto — Alliance Informant Ally — Red Harrington (Helena Bonham Carter)
Red supplies intelligence and practical assistance.

Red informs Tonto and John about Dan, Collins, and the cursed silver rock, then helps Tonto steal the train carrying the silver.
Tonto — Narrative Storyteller — Will (Mason Cook)
Tonto frames the western adventure through his testimony to Will.

In 1933, Tonto meets Will at a San Francisco funfair and recounts his experiences with the Lone Ranger.

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