The Terror (TV) Cast
The cast of The Terror. Updated on August 17, 2025.
40 actors
Jared Harris
as Captain Francis Crozier (10 episodes)

Jared Harris portrays Captain Francis Crozier, the seasoned captain of HMS Terror. Captain Crozier is a skilled seaman who struggles with his internal demons while leading his crew through the treacherous Arctic journey.

Ciarán Hinds
as Sir John Franklin (10 episodes)

Ciarán Hinds portrays Sir John Franklin, the commanding officer of the expedition and captain of HMS Erebus. Sir Franklin is determined to succeed in finding the Northwest Passage, even if it means taking risky decisions.

Tobias Menzies
as Captain James Fitzjames (10 episodes)

Tobias Menzies plays Captain James Fitzjames, a high-ranking naval officer aboard HMS Erebus. Captain Fitzjames is ambitious, charismatic, and dedicated to the mission, but his priorities may clash with the safety of the crew.

Paul Ready
as Doctor Henry Goodsir (10 episodes)

Paul Ready portrays Doctor Henry Goodsir, the ship's surgeon and naturalist. Dr. Goodsir is a compassionate and intelligent individual who must grapple with the horrors of their situation while trying to maintain hope.

Adam Nagaitis
as Cornelius Hickey (10 episodes)

Adam Nagaitis plays Cornelius Hickey, a young Able Seaman aboard HMS Terror. Hickey is ambitious and manipulative, willing to use any means necessary to improve his own position within the crew.

Nive Nielsen
as Lady Silence / Silna (10 episodes)

Nive Nielsen portrays Lady Silence, also known as Silna. She is an Inuit woman who becomes entangled with the crew of the expedition. Lady Silence is shrouded in mystery and possesses unique knowledge of the Arctic landscape.

Ian Hart
as Thomas Blanky (10 episodes)

Ian Hart plays Thomas Blanky, a seasoned and loyal sailor aboard HMS Terror. Blanky is a trusted friend to Captain Crozier and an indispensable member of the crew, using his experience to navigate the challenges they face.

George Takei
as Nobuhiro Yamato / Yamato-san (10 episodes)

George Takei portrays Nobuhiro Yamato, also known as Yamato-san. Yamato is a well-respected elder of the local Inuit community, providing valuable guidance and insights to those aboard the ships.

Kiki Sukezane
as Yuko Tanabe (10 episodes)
Shingo Usami
as Henry Nakayama (10 episodes)
Naoko Mori
as Asako Nakayama (10 episodes)
Miki Ishikawa
as Amy Yoshida (10 episodes)
Cristina Rodlo
as Luz Ojeda (10 episodes)
Derek Mio
as Chester Nakayama (10 episodes)
Matthew McNulty
as LT. Edward Little (10 episodes)
Sian Brooke
as Sophie Cracroft (4 episodes)
Teach Grant
as Stan Grichuk (1 episode)
Chad Rook
as Dale Skaggs (1 episode)
Reilly Dolman
as Marlon Harris (2 episodes)
Geoff Gustafson
as MP (1 episode)
James Saito
as Wilson Yoshida (3 episodes)
Reed Diamond
as Colonel Stallings (3 episodes)
Kazuya Tanabe
as Tetsuya Ota (1 episode)
Marcus Toji
as Arthur Ogawa (2 episodes)
Peter Shinkoda
as Sergeant Ishinabe (1 episode)
Natsuki Nunimoto
as Chiyo (1 episode)
Eiji Inoue
as Hideo Furuya (4 episodes)
Rubén Garfias
as Bart Ojeda (2 episodes)
Christopher Naoki Lee
as Ken Uehara (4 episodes)
C. Thomas Howell
as Major Bowen (5 episodes)
William MacDonald
as George Nicol (3 episodes)
Alex Shimizu
as Toshiro Furuya (7 episodes)
Alma Martinez
as Rocio Trujillo (3 episodes)
Pierce Kang
as Jirou Tanabe (3 episodes)
Hira Ambrosino
as Fumi Yoshida (8 episodes)
Lee Shorten
as Walt Yoshida (7 episodes)
Sab Shimono
as Kazu (1 episode)
Greta Scacchi
as Lady Jane Franklin (4 episodes)
Raf Rogers
as Julio (1 episode)
Matthew Finlan
as MP Mosley (1 episode)
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