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.

Commander William T. Riker, a prominent figure in Star Trek TNG, married Deanna Troi. The couple had two children: Thaddeus and Kestra. Riker temporarily left Starfleet to care for Thaddeus, who had a terminal illness.

Jonathan Scott Frakes (born August 19, 1952) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his portrayal of William Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films and series.

2023年3月24日 · In 2375, during Star Trek: Insurrection, Commander Riker helped uncover a conspiracy within the Federation to illegally relocate the Ba'ku in order to exploit their planet's resources.

William Thomas Thelonius Riker was a 24th century Human man. Riker was best known for service in Starfleet, as a captain in command of the Federation starship USS Titan from the year 2379. Riker had previously served as first officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D and the USS Enterprise-E between...

2025年1月23日 · Commander Riker served as Captain Picard's First Officer for an impressive 15 years, despite being offered his own command multiple times. Riker became one of the best First Officers in Starfleet history and Captain Picard even referred to him as "the finest officer with whom [he had] ever served."

2023年12月26日 · Of the many standout characters on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes) is among the most popular. The dutiful righthand man of Captain Jean-Luc Picard...

2023年9月17日 · As First Officer of the USS Enterprise-D, Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes) appears in nearly every episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, but in some, he gets a particular chance to shine.

2021年8月5日 · Commander William Riker remains the most beloved first officer in Star Trek, if only because he clearly remained so intent on being the first officer. Unlike the dynamic between Kirk and Spock in The Original Series, which was more akin to a partnership, Riker took command only as a last resort in Star Trek: The Next Generation. It even became ...

The family history includes a veteran of the Terran American Civil War, Col. Thaddeus "Iron Boots" Riker, who was wounded as commander of the 102nd New York at the Battle of Pine Mountain, serving in Gen. W.T. Sherman's march to Atlanta in 1864; he was carried for two miles from the front lines or would not have survived.