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This is a list of fictional non-binary characters (i.e. genderqueer) identified as such in anime, animation, print media, feature films, live-action television, theatre, video games, webcomics, and other mediums.
Queer identifications listed include characters of non-binary gender, agender, bigender, genderfluid, genderqueer, as well as characters of any third gender.
The names are organized alphabetically by surname (i.e. last name), or by single name if the character does not have a surname. If more than two characters are in one entry, the last name of the first character is used.
Aim uses they/them pronouns that were "bestowed upon them" by their role as the Messenger (whether these pronouns are singular or plural is ambiguous), is referred to with she/her pronouns and as "sir" by multiple characters, and has been stated by Tamsyn Muir to "live with bestowed pronouns and is violently proud of them while at the same time quite likes experiencing what other pronouns mean."[1]
Though the book itself never mentions her to be genderfluid, Pierce said in December 2019 that "Alanna has always defied labels. She took the best bits of being a woman and a man, and created her own unique identity. I think the term is 'gender-fluid', though there wasn't a word for this (to my knowledge) when I was writing her."[3]
Crona is a demon sword master, and they appear as an antagonist under the orders of Medusa for the first part of the series (manga and anime). Their gender is never mentioned throughout the series, however the author explicitly stated that their gender is unknown.[9] In the Japanese text, they are referred to using gender-neutral pronouns.
Introduced in the second MCGA book, The Hammer of Thor, Alex Fierro is described as "transgender and gender-fluid," going by both masculine and feminine pronouns depending on state of mind and even changing appearance to suit pronouns.[12][13]
There is a lot of debate among fans as to what The Fool's biological sex is, but in terms of gender/self identity the Fool canonically identifies as male and female at different times.[14][15]
A young queer woman raised as a soldier, dressing and behaving as a man, and is regarded as having a masculine presence by other characters.[16][17] She also sometimes refers to herself by gender neutral pronouns.[16][18] She is uncomfortable about presenting feminine and wants to be considered as a "genderless god of war" rather than a "gendered" human being.[16]
An incarnation of the Sumerian goddess Inanna in the 2014 Recurrence, formerly a teenager called Zahid who had tendency to "blend in". Inanna uses he/him pronouns, except for the last issue in which they use they/them pronouns.[19][20]
A first-person narrator who was assigned female at birth and, over the course of the novel, lives first as a young woman, then as a man, and ultimately declares that "I am not man or woman, [...] just Jan."[21]
Loki is a shapeshifter who takes on both male and female forms, alternating between using he/him and she/her pronouns, and does not feel like he has a gender or orientation.[23]
Mogumo is an AMAB non-binary high school student who generally presents femme, and is mistaken for a cross-dresser and invited to work at a cross-dresser maid cafe.[26]
Paul is a fusion of the male Palamedes Sextus and the female Camilla Hect who is referred to with they/them pronouns (whether these pronouns are singular or plural is ambiguous) and whose gender Tamsyn Muir has described as "a clusterfuck".[1]
A new member of the Secret Six. When questioned about their gender presentation, replied "Some days I feel like a girl, other days, not-so-much."[30][31]
In a 1954 comic, Popeye says that he "wears both woman's an man's clothes" and refers to his gender as "amphibious". On International Non-Binary People's Day in 2021, the official Popeye Twitter account posted an image of said comic with the caption "It'sk Non-binary Day! Happy skelebration to all me amphibious pals!"[32] In another older comic, Popeye describes himself as "both a mother an' father" to his son Swee'Pea."[33]
A poisons and demolitions expert and love interest of Houndstooth, Hero goes by singular they/them pronouns, and their gender assigned at birth is never mentioned.[34][35]
Although raised as a boy, Geoffrey decides that they want to become a witch. When asked why they don't want to be a wizard, Geoffrey tells Tiffany Aching that they don't think of themself as a man, or anything really. They are "merely Geoffrey".[36][37]
The character did not have a specified gender in the script; Dillon, a non-binary person, came up with the idea of making their character - while talking with the director.[39]
All is presented as a famous androgyne supermodel. The character was subject to a large backlash, being described as "an over-the-top, cartoonish mockery of androgyne/trans/non-binary individuals."[40][41]
An unambiguously non-binary space alien. There is a doll for A-Spen, and it will be the first non-binary doll from Disney. The pronouns on the box are they/them in multiple languages.[42]
Cass is a lonely nanny and restaurant server in San Francisco whose is confronted with her own childhood trauma when their coworker leaves Cass in charge of her 11-year old daughter.[45][46]
Frances travels to Amsterdam with their mother to visit their gay grandfather Jim (known as Jimpa), and wishes to stay with their grandfather for a year.[50]
In the 2003 Disney film A Wrinkle in Time, the protagonists meet the Happy Medium, an exuberant fortune teller. When a character asks if the Happy Medium is a man or a woman, he cheerfully replies "Neither! I'm a happy medium." Although neither male nor female, he is referred to with masculine pronouns in the film.[51] In the original novel, the Happy Medium was portrayed as female, and in the 2018 film adaptation, the Happy Medium was portrayed as male.[52]
J is a trans teen on puberty blockers that needs to decide their gender before meeting with a doctor. J says they feel male, female, or neither at various times. The actor, Fehrenbacher, was also undergoing gender transition at the time of filming.[53]
A hacker not identifying with any of the genders. Requests that the protagonist not ask their gender, and states that Jamie is not their name and that they do not have a name.[54]
Lake Ripple is Wade and Alan's sibling. Lake uses they/them and she/her pronouns. Lake is Pixar's first non-binary character. Lake is voiced by non-binary actor Kai Ava Hauser.
Frankie, the child of Frankenstein and of Dr. Stein is a non-binary monster, made of different male and female body parts, who prefers they/them pronouns.[61]
Yivo is a planet-sized alien with no determinable gender, using neopronouns. Yivo dates, then marries all people of the universe at once.[62] Later, they break up. Afterwards, Yivo remains in a relationship with Colleen O'Hallahan.[63] Some have said that Yivo may have been "the first non-binary character defined as such in animated history."[64]
Assigned female at birth, Yael begins to question their identity starting in season 4, before realizing they are genderqueer and uses singular they/them pronouns.[66]
Introduced in season 2, Skye is the non-binary cousin of the Fisher brothers and uses singular they. They are a socially awkward teenager that becomes close to their cousins when their mom, Julia, makes plans to sell the family’s beach house. They are an original character to the series, not appearing in the novels the television show is based on.[68]
Cal is a non-binary student at Moordale Secondary School, introduced in season 3.[72] The headmistress, Hope Haddon, tries to force Cal to wear the girls' uniform, but Cal repeatedly defies Hope by wearing the boys' uniform instead. Uses singular they/them pronouns.
Danny is a sentient street who communicates through writing on street signs. They are explicitly referred to as non-binary and genderqueer onscreen.[79]
Like their comics counterpart, Desire is androgynous in appearance and is referred to with gender-neutral language and they/them pronouns, as well as being played by a non-binary actor.[81][82]
The Doctor presents variously as male and female throughout the series, being referred to by both male and female pronouns. In the 2023 specials the Doctor says that they use "the" as a pronoun. [3][5]
Gren is a 29 year old non-binary individual who is connected to Spike and Vicious' past, and is overtly shown as non-binary, as confirmed by Netflix and their voice actor as part of promotional information for the series.[85] Gren describes themselves as "I am both at once, and neither one" in the original anime series the live action is based on, Cowboy Bebop.
An autistic person who learns about non-binary identities from non-binary friend Ripley Lennox (Ki Griffin). Brooke feels that they relate to the identity.[86][87]
The tie-in book The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations confirms that this version of the character is explicitly non-binary as opposed to having an ambiguous gender in the books.
Sam, the youngest Malloy child, is transgender and frequently dresses in feminine clothing. The idea for Sam's non-binarygender expression came about before Izzard, a gender non-conforming comedian, joined the show.[101] Sam's gender expression is accepted and respected by the Malloy parents and siblings.
Slug is a hacker from Madripoor and member of Parker's gang. They are a former drag queen who wants to redistribute wealth from the privileged to the Chicago community, and uses non-binary pronouns.[115][116]
Uses singular they/them pronouns.[117] Syd is also the significant other of Elena Maria Alvarez Riera Calderón Leyte-Vidal Inclán, an activist and feminist teenage daughter of Penelope.[118][119]
Adira, the first non-binary character in the Star Trek universe,[120] is a highly intelligent character on the U.S.S. Discovery and unexpectedly becomes friends with Lt. Commander Paul Stamets and Dr. Hugh Culber.[121] Adira is also an introvert who does not originally tell the crew they are non-binary, using she/her pronouns until episode 8 when Adira comes out as non-binary and asks to be referred to as "they or them".[122]
A character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Xavin is a blunt, romantic alien. In the series, Xavin is referred to with both they/them and she/her pronouns.[125]
Non-binary actor J. Harrison Ghee "shows that masculinity, femininity, and anything in between can live alongside each other — and within one person — bringing new-fashioned sensibilities to an old-fashioned Broadway show."[127]
Solar is a student at A New School who is trying to contact aliens after stargazing for years and connects with an alien named Nova on their walkie-talkie, with both later striking up a relationship.[134][135] The Twitter account for the musical confirmed that Solar is non-binary.[136]
The protagonist of the game is the player character. During character creation, the player can define their pronouns, potentially making them non-binary.[138]
The protagonist of the game is the player character. During character creation, the player can define their pronouns, potentially making them non-binary.[citation needed]
The protagonist of the game is the player character. During character creation, the player can define their pronouns, potentially making them non-binary.[139]
In flashbacks, Mizuki is shown with a boy's school uniform and shorter hair. In the present they have long hair and a girl's uniform.[140] When pronouns are needed, they/them pronouns are used, and their gender on their profile is listed as "?".[141]
The Company Commander is the player character. During character creation, the player can define their name, callsign, and pronouns independently of the portrait or background, potentially making them non-binary. Most hired MechWarriors can also be customized in this way during the game.[149]
Characters in-game refer to Primordial Chaos with they/them pronouns. Additionally, they were referred to with such pronouns on the official Chaos Update from Supergiant Games' Twitter.[150]
The coach is referred to with singular they/them pronouns by the official Just Dance Twitter account.[151] The coach is also confirmed to be non-binary in a response to a fan tweet.[152]
A boss, with whom characters can engage in a romance with, with gender identity that is accepted by other characters.[153] Uses singular they/them pronouns.[154]
Floofty Fizzlebean is referred to with they/them pronouns and by another character as their "sibling" in game. Developers have confirmed that they are intended to be non-binary representation.[158]
Fl4k was confirmed non-binary before the game's release, and is referred to with singular they/them pronouns in-game. They also wear a non-binary pride flag pin.[159]
Gargoyle is never referred to with any pronouns in game dialogue. Starsector writer David Baumgart said that he was "sorta kinda inspired by going out drinking with a couple non-binary folk".[160]
Jo, a bird of paradise, was first teased on Angry Birds social media pages on June 3, 2023, for Pride Month. They were included in Angry Birds 2 as a limited-time spell called "Jo's Looove Spell Event".[163][164]
Charun is stated by What Pumpkin, the production team, to be non-binary, and is referred to with singular they/them pronouns in all official media.[165]
Franchise developer Takashi Iizuka is cited as saying Nights has no gender, and that players were free to apply their own thoughts on Nights' gender if they wanted to.[166] Nights' voice in Journey of Dreams and Racing Transformed is feminine, but the games treat them as agender.
Was previously referred to with he/him pronouns in the US due to localization issues. As of 2021's Guilty Gear Strive, Testament is now referred to with singular they/them pronouns and is confirmed by the developers to be agender.[169]
Siffrin is referred to in the game's profile and in the Steam store page with he/they pronouns.[170] There is also an interaction in the game where two characters refer to them as not being a man.
Bonnie
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Non-binary
Bonnie exclusively uses they/them pronouns in both the game's profiles and the Steam store page,[170] and is referred to with gender neutral terms for children such as "the kid" and "preteen" throughout the game.
Dominique has a masculine appearance and a feminine voice, leading characters to question their gender. When asked if they are male or female, Dominique replies "I'm a detective."[172] The itch.io page for the second and final game in the series describes Dominique as "our favourite genderqueer private detective".[173]
Markus Persson (a.k.a. Notch), the creator of Minecraft, originally envisioned Steve as a non-binary character because "gender isn't a gameplay element". The name "Steve" was initially given to the character as a joke, but Persson later expressed regret over the name because it was a male given name.[174]
A fusion of a male character (Dave Strider) and a female character (Nepeta Leijon), Davepetasprite^2 had a short crisis with regards to their gender identity, but quickly settled as non-binary. The character first appeared in 2015.[176]
Using singular they/them pronouns in the webcomic, author Sfé Monster has stated that Eth presents and identifies as gender-neutral.[177][178]
Parker Flores
Chroma Key
Brandon Dumas
Non-binary
2018–2021 (on hiatus)
Parker is in a group of Tokusatsu-inspired heroes. Parker is also non-binary, and some of the narrative conflict comes from characters misgendering them.[179][180][181]
Comes out as non-binary in the "Meat" path of The Homestuck Epilogues, initially using singular they/them pronouns and later masculine pronouns; in the "Candy" path of The Homestuck Epilogues, Roxy questions her gender, but ultimately continues to identify as female. Character first appeared in 2011.[182][183]
Vaarsuvius' gender is deliberately ambiguous, and Rich Burlew has stated that descriptions of them as male or female by other characters do not reflect their gender.[192]
Bryce Feelid is a non-binary character introduced in the second campaign of the show; Feelid uses they/them pronouns, as confirmed by Matthew Mercer on Twitter.[197][198]
A sweet-natured, cheerful, talking marshmallow. Initially, the character refused to specify their gender because it amused them to do so. For twelve years, Marshmallow's gender non-disclosure served as a running gag, but in the episode "PRIDE (Marshmallow's TRUE gender!!!)", they come out of the closet and reveal that their gender is non-binary.[201]
Voiced by Ashley Nichols, Zooble is a jaded human trapped in a digital circus. Their avatar resembles a toy construction set. In the series, Zooble is exclusively referred to with singular they pronouns. Moreover, series creator Gooseworx posted official concept art in which Zooble's gender is classified as "Zooble".[204]
^Pugh, Tison (2023). Queer Oz: L. Frank Baum's Trans Tales and Other Astounding Adventures in Sex and Gender. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi. pp. 34, 51–54. ISBN978-1496845313. Perhaps best understood through the more modern conceptions of intersex or genderqueer, Chick the Cherub in John Dough and the Cherub demolishes binaries of gendered and sex difference altogether.
^"CHARACTER | TVアニメ『古見さんは、コミュ症です。』公式サイト" [CHARACTER | TV anime "Komi-san is communicative." Official site]. Komi Can't Communicate (in Japanese). Tomohito Oda Shogakukan / Private Itan High School. Archived from the original on May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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