List of fictional non-binary characters

This is a list of fictional characters that either self-identify as genderqueer or have been identified by outside parties to be genderqueer. Listed are agender, bigender, genderfluid and other characters of non-binary gender, as well as characters of any third gender. Not listed are non-human characters, such as agender computers or aliens in science-fiction.

Background

Much like with gay and transgender characters, representation of non-binary gender is rare in fiction. 80% of non-binary people noted in a survey from Trans Media Watch that they felt media coverage of non-binary characters is poor.[1] The Daily Dot has noted that in Japanese media, genderqueer identities are often portrayed as a joke, featuring "flamboyantly gay people who crossdress" rather than serious explorations of gender performance.[2] However, in May 2015, Flavorwire stated that genderqueer characters are getting "increasing critical and aesthetic prominence" in literature.[3]

List

Name Source material Gender identity Explanation Sources
All Zoolander 2 Androgyne Portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, 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." [4][5]
Annabel / Wayne Annabel Genderfluid Born intersex and assigned male at birth, Wayne sometimes takes on the name "Annabel". [3][6]
Atafa, VilliVilli Atafa A Frigate Bird Sings Fa'afafine [7][8]
Biaggio The Kings of Summer In the film, Biaggio states that he doesn't see himself as having a gender. [9][10]
Bolt Crypt of the Necrodancer Genderqueer [11]
Bridget Guilty Gear Otokonoko Bridget was raised as a girl, and despite identifying as male, Bridget still cross-dresses as such. [12][13]
Brother Ken Bro'Town Fa'afafine [14][15]
Chris The Switch Non-binary Chris uses "zie/zir" pronouns in the show. [16]
Eth Eth's Skin Gender-neutral Using "they/them" pronouns in the webcomic, author Sfé Monster has stated that Eth presents and identifies as gender-neutral. [17][18]
Hange, ZoëZoë Hange Attack on Titan Writer Hajime Isayama has instructed Kodansha Comics USA to avoid using gendered pronouns for Hange in English translations. [19]
LaFontaine, S.S. LaFontaine Carmilla Non-binary LaFontaine uses "they/them" pronouns in the show. [20][21]
Pat Saturday Night Live Pat's sex and gender is kept vague as a recurring joke throughout the show. [22][23]
Robinson, HedwigHedwig Robinson Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig is described by her creator as "more than a woman or a man. She's a gender of one." [24][25]
Travertine On the Steel Breeze Non-binary Travertine uses ve/ver pronouns, and there is no mention of it being unusual in the book [26]
Stevonnie Steven Universe As a "fusion" of protagonist Steven Universe and his female friend Connie Maheswaran, Stevonnie challenges gender norms, and is the first character on the show to use they/them pronouns. [27][28][29]
Watch / Garden Boy Go Get a Roomie! Agender Watch is comfortable with whichever pronouns the speaker chooses, and does not identify with any particular gender. [30]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Understanding non-binary people – A guide for the media" (PDF). Trans Media Watch.
  2. ↑ Romano, Aja (2014-04-08). "When it comes to transgender representation, anime has room to grow". The Daily Dot.
  3. 1 2 Sturgeon, Jonathon (2015-05-11). "17 Pathbreaking Non-Binary and Gender-Fluid Novels". Flavorwire.
  4. ↑ Fallon, Kevin (2016-02-10). "Zoolander 2's Trans Jokes Are As Lazy and Offensive As You Feared". The Daily Beast.
  5. ↑ Pascoe, Sarah (2015-11-24). "Zoolander 2 isn't just bad for trans people – it's a step backwards for us all". The Guardian.
  6. ↑ Guy, Christine Fischer (2012-08-23). "It's a boy! It's a girl! It's...". The Globe and Mail.
  7. ↑ Givins, Johnny (2012-10-13). "A Clean, Simple, Emotionally Truthful Production". Theatreview. The New Zealand Performing Arts Review and Directory.
  8. ↑ Besnier, Niko (1996). "Crossing the Boundaries" (PDF). Illusions 25. The Imaginary Partnership.
  9. ↑ Holden, Stephen (2013-05-30). "Into the Hormonal Wild". The New York Times.
  10. ↑ Collin, Robbie (2013-08-22). "The Kings of Summer, review". The Telegraph.
  11. ↑ Martens, Ted. "post". Twitter.
  12. ↑ Ashcraft, Brian (May 3, 2011). "What Is Japan's Fetish This Week? Male Daughters". Kotaku. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  13. ↑ Demarco, Flynn (October 6, 2009). "Guest Editor's Note: Queer Eye for the Gamer Guy". The Escapist. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  14. ↑ Schmidt, Johanna (2015-09-22). "Story: Gender Diversity". The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
  15. ↑ Johnson, Derek; Kompare, Derek; Santo, Avi (2014-08-01). Making Media Work: Cultures of Management in the Entertainment Industries. NYU Press. pp. 57–. ISBN 9780814764558. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  16. ↑ "Meet Chris". The Switch - A Transgender Comedy. Facebook. 2014-08-06.
  17. ↑ Finn, Charlotte (2015-08-04). "Questing & Queer Identity: Should You Be Reading 'Eth's Skin'?". Comics Alliance.
  18. ↑ Mello, Carolina. "Sfé Monster talks about his genderqueer webcomics". Women Write About Comics. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  19. ↑ Romano, Aja (2014-01-16). "'Attack on Titan' creator gets the last word in debate over character's gender". The Daily Dot.
  20. ↑ Steinberg, Lisa (2015-07-22). "Love Bites". The Huffington Post.
  21. ↑ Maggs, Sam (2015-06-02). "The Mary Sue Exclusive Interview: Celebrate the Carmilla Season Two Premiere with the Cast and Crew". The Mary Sue.
  22. ↑ Blanton, Kristen (February 14, 2012). "The 30 Best Saturday Night Live Characters". Paste. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  23. ↑ Marcia B. Baxter Magolda (1999). Creating Contexts for Learning and Self-authorship: Constructive-developmental Pedagogy. Vanderbilt University Press. p. 188. ISBN 0826513468.
  24. ↑ Ouzounian, Richard (2014-06-18). "John Cameron Mitchell to host Hedwig and the Angry Inch sing-along in Toronto". Thestar.com.
  25. ↑ Hannaham, James (2015-07-21). "How Taye Diggs Is Transforming the Role of Hedwig". The New York Times.
  26. ↑ "Novel delivered | Alastair Reynolds". www.alastairreynolds.com. Retrieved 2016-11-05.
  27. ↑ Pulliam-Moore, Charles (2015-03-20). "'Steven Universe' Creator Opens Up About Creating Gender-Fused Character, Stevonnie". Towleroad.com.
  28. ↑ Ewart, Asia (2015-06-10). "Four cartoons that are leading the way in LGBT visibility". Metro New York.
  29. ↑ "Burnett on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
  30. ↑ C., Chloé. "Go Get a Roomie! - not all of them". Go Get a Roomie!. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
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