Doctor(s): 4th Doctor (Tom Baker); brief overlap with the 3rd Doctor
Traveled: 1974 – 1975
Actor: Ian Marter (28 October 1944 – 28 October 1986)
Episodes & Stories
Robot (introduced), The Ark in Space, The Sontaran Experiment, Genesis of the Daleks, Revenge of the Cybermen.
Personality
A good-natured, slightly bumbling UNIT medical officer, Harry is brave and dependable, providing comic relief and old-fashioned decency.
Interesting Facts
- “Genesis of the Daleks,” one of Harry’s stories, is frequently ranked among the greatest Doctor Who serials ever made.
- Ian Marter wrote several official Doctor Who novelizations, including one starring his own character.
- Marter was the first actor to have played a Doctor Who companion to pass away.
What Happened to the Character
Harry returns to his UNIT medical duties after his stories conclude, simply resuming his normal work with the Brigadier’s team.
The Actor Today
Ian Marter moved into writing after acting and died suddenly of a heart attack on his 42nd birthday, 28 October 1986.