For other uses, see William Riker (disambiguation).
Fictional character
William T. Riker
Star Trek: The Next Generation character
First appearance
"Encounter at Farpoint" (1987) (The Next Generation)
Created by
Gene Roddenberry D. C. Fontana
Portrayed by
Jonathan Frakes
In-universe information
Species
Human
Affiliation
United Federation of Planets
Starfleet
Fighting style
Anbo-jitsu
Family
Kyle Riker (father) Betty Riker (mother)[1]
Spouse
Deanna Troi
Children
Thaddeus Troi-Riker (dead) Kestra Troi-Riker
Origin
Alaska, United States, Earth
Posting
USS Zheng He (PIC)
USS Titan (NEM, LDS)
USS Enterprise-E
(FCT, INS, NEM)
USS Enterprise-D
(Seasons 1–7, GEN)
USS Pegasus
USS Potemkin
USS Hood
Position
Commanding Officer
(USS Enterprise-D,
USS Titan,
USS Zheng He)
First Officer
(USS Enterprise-D,
USS Enterprise-E)
Rank
Captain (NEM, PIC, LDS)
Commander (Seasons 1–7, Movies)
William Thomas "Will" Riker is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe appearing primarily as a main character in Star Trek: The Next Generation, portrayed by Jonathan Frakes. Throughout the series and its accompanying films, he is the Enterprise's first officer, and briefly captain, until he accepts command of the USS Titan at the end of Star Trek: Nemesis. He is the husband of Deanna Troi.
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