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| NamTar | |
| Aliases: | Namtar |
| Continuity: | Farscape |
| Notability: | Minor character |
| Type: | Scientist |
| Gender: | Male |
| Status: | Alive |
| First: | Farscape: DNA Mad Scientist |
| Actor: | Adrian Getley Sean Masterson Julian Garner |
NamTar is a minor character featured in the TV series Farscape. He appeared in one episode from season one, "DNA Mad Scientist". The character was brought to life by puppeteers Adrian Getley and Sean Masterson. Getley operated the body of the character while Masterson operated the facial movements. Actor Julian Garner provided the voice for NamTar.
Overview[]
NamTar, the so-called "DNA Mad Scientist", is an alien from an unidentified race. A geneticist by trade with very little in the way of ethics, he offered the crew of Moya the chance to chart a course towards their respective home worlds by analyzing their DNA. As payment for his efforts however, NamTar demanded a heavy price - one of Pilot's arms. Though John Crichton and Aeryn Sun were disgusted by such a notion, Ka D'Argo and Rygel XVI were only too willing to oblige and they cut off one of Pilot's limbs with D'Argo's Qualta Blade.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of NamTar was created by director Andrew Prowse and writer Tom Blomquist.
- NamTar is "rat man" spelled backwards.
- Namtar is also the name of a diety in Sumerian culture.
- Sean Masterson is also one of the regular puppeteers for Pilot on Farscape.