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	Androgynous	Portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, All is presented as a famous androgynous 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]
Coven, KylieKylie Coven	Rain LGBT	Genderfluid		[17]
Hange, ZoëZoë Hange	Attack on Titan		Writer Hajime Isayama has instructed Kodansha Comics USA to avoid using gendered pronouns for Hange in English translations.	[18]
LaFontaine, S.S. LaFontaine	Carmilla	Non-binary	LaFontaine uses "they/them" pronouns in the show.	[19][20]
Pat	Saturday Night Live		Pat's sex and gender is kept vague as a recurring joke throughout the show.	[21][22]
Stevonnie	Steven Universe		As a "fusion" of protagonist Steven Universe and his female friend Connie Maheswaran, Stevonnie challenges gender norms.	[23][24]
Verres, TeddTedd Verres	El Goonish Shive	Genderfluid	Tedd realized he was genderfluid after several years of working with technology with which he could freely change his sex.	[25]

See also

• List of people with non-binary gender identities
• Lists of LGBT figures in fiction and myth

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. 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. DiDomenick, Jocelyn Samara (2014-07-23). "Ky's Fluidity". Rain LGBT.
18. Romano, Aja (2014-01-16). "'Attack on Titan' creator gets the last word in debate over character's gender". The Daily Dot.
19. Steinberg, Lisa (2015-07-22). "Love Bites". The Huffington Post.
20. Maggs, Sam (2015-06-02). "The Mary Sue Exclusive Interview: Celebrate the Carmilla Season Two Premiere with the Cast and Crew". The Mary Sue.
21. Blanton, Kristen (February 14, 2012). "The 30 Best Saturday Night Live Characters". Paste. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
22. Marcia B. Baxter Magolda (1999). Creating Contexts for Learning and Self-authorship: Constructive-developmental Pedagogy. Vanderbilt University Press. p. 188. ISBN 0826513468.
23. Pulliam-Moore, Charles (2015-03-20). "'Steven Universe' Creator Opens Up About Creating Gender-Fused Character, Stevonnie". Towleroad.com.
24. Ewart, Asia (2015-06-10). "Four cartoons that are leading the way in LGBT visibility". Metro New York.
25. Shive, Dan (2014-07-01). "El Goonish Shive".