An Antarctic expedition member examining the ancient seed pod when it opens and sends a tendril onto his arm. The infection rapidly overtakes his body, and he transforms into a Krynoid that kills Derek Moberley and later John Stevensen before being destroyed in the base explosion.
John Gleeson has 5 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Signature works include Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom, The Burston Rebellion, Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
