Doctor(s): 9th Doctor (Christopher Eccleston) and 10th Doctor (David Tennant)
Traveled: Occasional from 2005, full-time in 2006
Actor: Noel Clarke (born 6 December 1975)
Episodes & Stories
Rose (introduced), Rise of the Cybermen/The Age of Steel (departure to a parallel Earth), later guest appearances in Journey’s End (2008) and The End of Time (2010).
Personality
Rose Tyler’s initially nervous boyfriend, Mickey starts as comic relief before steadily developing into a genuinely capable, brave action hero.
Interesting Facts
- Mickey was the first Black companion to become a regular character in the revived series.
- He ultimately marries fellow former companion Martha Jones.
- Noel Clarke built a prominent post-Who writing/directing career, though it has been affected in recent years by serious legal allegations, including arrests in 2025 and 2026 that remain under investigation.
What Happened to the Character
Mickey remains in a parallel universe to help rebuild society after a Cyberman invasion, later returning and eventually marrying Martha Jones.
The Actor Today
Noel Clarke has faced serious ongoing legal scrutiny in recent years, including a 2025 arrest and a February 2026 arrest on suspicion of attempted rape and sexual assault; he was released on bail pending further enquiries.