iconic character
Recognizable fictional persona
An iconic character is a fictional figure so widely recognized and culturally significant that they transcend their original work.
Mickey Mouse, Sherlock Holmes, and Darth Vader are iconic characters—known even to people who haven't seen their source material.
The phrase often appears in entertainment journalism and fan discourse: The franchise needs an iconic character to anchor the story.
- screen legendIconic film performer
- Mickey MouseCartoon rodent mascot
- action heroFilm's combat-driven protagonist
- King ArthurLegendary British sovereign
- BarbieFashion doll brand
Robin Williams · Mrs. Doubtfire · Marilyn Monroe · Elvis Presley · Atticus Finch · Darth Vader · Sherlock Holmes · fan favorite · catchphrase · television series · Gandhi · Wonder Woman · Superman · silhouette · Halloween costume · Robin Hood · Simba · Spock
iconic characterbackground character
Unnamed figure populating scenes
extra · minor character · bit player · spear carrier · walk-on