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| Geraint Cooper | |
| Continuity: | Torchwood |
| Notability: | Recurring character |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | Cardiff, Wales |
| Relatives: | Mary Cooper (wife) Gwen Cooper (daughter) Anwen Williams (granddaughter) |
| Status: | Deceased |
| Died: | 2011 |
| First: | "Something Borrowed" |
| Final: | "Miracle Day: The Blood Line" |
| Actor: | William Thomas |
Geraint Cooper was a minor recurring character featured on the science fiction television series Torchwood. Played by actor William Thomas, he first appeared in the ninth episode of season two, "Something Borrowed". He took on a larger role during the "Miracle Day" storyline, with his final appearance being "Miracle Day: The Blood Line" in 2011.
Overview[]
Geraint Cooper was a middle-aged human male who lived in Wales during the early 21st century. He was the husband of Mary Cooper, and together they had a daughter, Gwen Cooper, who went on to become a member of the Torchwood Institute. He is also the maternal grandfather of Anwen Williams.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Geraint Cooper was created by director Ashley Way and writer Phil Ford based on concepts developed by Russell T. Davies.
- Geraint is a common personal name in Welsh culture and is taken from the notable character of Arthurian legend and folklore who was a king of Dumnonia.
- Actor William Thomas has also played characters in both incarnations of Doctor Who. He played a character named Martin in the "Remembrance of the Daleks (Part 2)" episode from the original Doctor Who series and he played Mister Cleaver in the "Boom Town" episode of the Doctor Who revival series.
Appearances[]
- Torchwood: Something Borrowed
- Torchwood: Miracle Day: The New World
- Torchwood: Miracle Day: The Categories of Life
- Torchwood: Miracle Day: The Middle Men
- Torchwood: Miracle Day: The Gathering
- Torchwood: Miracle Day: The Blood Line