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'''Hugh Culber''' is a character in the fictional ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise. He appears in the [[television program|television series]] ''[[Star Trek: Discovery]]''. Culber is portrayed by actor [[Wilson Cruz]]. |
'''Hugh Culber''' is a character in the fictional ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise. He appears in the [[television program|television series]] ''[[Star Trek: Discovery]]''. Culber is portrayed by actor [[Wilson Cruz]]. |
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| Hugh Culber | |
|---|---|
| Star Trek character | |
| First appearance | "The Vulcan Hello" (2017) |
| Portrayed by | Wilson Cruz |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Significant other | Paul Stamets |
| Planet | Earth |
| Affiliation | United Federation of Planets Starfleet USS Discovery |
Hugh Culber is a character in the fictional Star Trek franchise. He appears in the television series Star Trek: Discovery. Culber is portrayed by actor Wilson Cruz.
The character is one-half of the first openly gay regular character couple in a Star Trek television series.[1] Within Discovery's narrative, he is the ship's senior medical doctor.
Character portrayal
Despite being murdered by Ash Tyler in one episode Culber returns as a series regular and is tasked with ensuring the mental and physical health of the crew. Various publications described how the character set a precedent in both the Star Trek world and generally in media as a depiction of a gay character.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ a b Holloway, Daniel (9 January 2018). "'Star Trek: Discovery' Showrunners: Death 'Is Not an Ending'". Variety.
- ^ Smith, Duncan (28 August 2017). "A closer look at Discovery's Lieutenant Paul Stamets". Redshirts Always Die.
- ^ Harp, Justin; Tanswell, Adam (10 October 2020). "Star Trek: Discovery actor Anthony Rapp understood Culber death backlash". Digital Spy.