List of fictional intersex characters


This is a list of fictional characters that either self-identify as intersex or have been identified by outside parties to be intersex. Listed characters are either recurring characters, cameos, guest stars, or one-off characters.
For more information about fictional characters in other parts of the LGBTQ community, see the lists of lesbian, bisexual, gay, non-binary, trans, and asexual characters.
The names are organized alphabetically by surname, or by single name if the character does not have a surname. If more than two characters are in one entry, the last name of the first character is used.

Animation and anime

CharactersTitleCharacter debut dateNotesCountry
Ryo AsukaDevilman CrybabyRyo Asuka is a genderless angel who is Akira Fudo's best friend, while Akira is the protagonist. Akira was the first person to show him kindness, causing him to become deeply attached. Near the end, Ryo remembers he is Satan, an intersex fallen angel who fell out of favor with God when he challenged God's authority for killing the demons and replacing them with humans. Satan set out to start a war between humans and demons and was reborn as a male. He fell in love with Akira and subconsciously had him turned into a devilman to ensure he would survive the war and be by his side. By the end of the series, Satan realizes he loves Akira despite having previously believed love did not exist and cries and mourns Akira's death.Japan
Crimvael "Crim"Interspecies ReviewersJanuary 11, 2020A well-endowed intersex angel with a broken halo, that has male and female genitalia, as noted throughout the series. Despite his feminine appearance, he chooses to identify as male upon meeting Stunk & Zel in the first episode, to avoid them trying anything perverted on him. He is hinted to be bisexual in Episode 3 and in the 9th episode the narrator uses the pronoun "they" to refer to Crim.Japan
Luca EspositoAstra Lost in SpaceJuly 3, 2019Luca, in the anime and manga Astra Lost in Space, is an artist and talented engineer on board the Astra. He was raised as and mostly identifies as a boy, and comes out as intersex halfway through the story, in the episode "Secret," not considering himself a man or a woman. His characteristics imply he most likely has Klinefelter's or a milder type of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, and was described by Michele Liu of Anime News Network as "unique" since Luca is a main character which is born intersex rather than "altered by sci-fi space diseases or external influence," with Liu also describing Luca as bisexual.Japan
Iena MadarabaFebruary 18, 2020Iena Madaraba, also known as Yena, is a spotted hyena with male genitalia and is confused about her true gender & sexuality. Although she later finds out that she is biologically female, she still allows others to refer her with either gender pronoun in episodes such as "The Wild Habits of a Troubled Animal."Japan
Ruby MoonCardcaptor SakuraSeptember 7, 1999Ruby Moon has no biological sex. They are always seen presenting as female, even though Spinel Sun often asks her why don't they present as male for a change as shown in episodes like "Sakura and the Mysterious Transfer Student." At some points, Ruby Moon states that their gender does not matter because they are not actually human and also that girls have cuter clothes.-
StevonnieSteven UniverseJanuary 15, 2015Stevonnie is a fusion of both Steven and Connie. Steven and Connie identify as male and female respectively, but the gender of Stevonnie is difficult to describe, with series creator Rebecca Sugar describing it as the "living relationship between Steven and Connie." Stevonnie is commonly referred to with gender neutral pronouns, while male and female characters seem to be physically attracted to Stevonnie.United States
Izana ShinatoseKnights of SidoniaIzana belongs to a new, nonbinary third gender that originated during the hundreds of years of human emigration into space, as first shown in the episode "Commencement." Izana later turns into a girl after falling in love with Nagate Tanasake.Japan

Comics and manga

CharactersName of comicYearsNotes
Comet Adventure Comics/Action Comics/Supergirl1989-1991Comet is an intersex character, who changed their form from female to male, and Comet later began relationship with Blithe, since she loved both their forms.
DesireThe Sandman1989-PresentDesire, one of the Endless, from Neil Gaiman The Sandman.
RebisDoom Patrol1963-1968Rebis is a character in the comic series Doom Patrol.
Richard Plantagenet, later Richard III of EnglandRequiem of the Rose King2013-PresentIn this manga adaptation of Richard III, Richard is portrayed as intersex instead of hunchbacked as the character is normally depicted in the original play.
Ystina, the Shining KnightDemon Knights2011-2013Ystina is revealed as DC Comics's first intersex character in Demon Knights #14.

Film

CharactersTitle / FranchiseActorsYearsNotesCountry
Rebeca DuarteBothJackie Parker2005Rebeca Duarte in the movie Both. The movie is unusual for being a film about an intersex issue directed by an intersex person.United States
Alex KrakenXXYInés Efron2007Alex Kraken, lead character in the Argentinian movie XXY, is intersex.Argentina
SporkSporkSavannah Stehlin2011Spork is the lead character in the eponymous movie which is a musical comedy.United States

Literature

CharactersWorkAuthorYearsDescription
AnjumThe Ministry of Utmost HappinessArundhati Roy2017A major character in this book who is intersex, Muslim and a hijra.
Cornelius BrunnerThe Final ProgrammeMichael Moorcock1965Cornelius Brunner, the result of a physical merging of the protagonist Jerry Cornelius and Miss Brunner in this novel.
Therem Harth rem ir EstravenThe Left Hand of DarknessUrsula K. Le Guin1969Therem is a character in this science fiction novel.
Fawn Singleton FarrellNo Matter How Much You Promise to Cook or Pay the Rent You Blew It Cauze Bill Bailey Ain't Never Coming Home AgainEdgardo Vega Yunqué2003Fawn Singleton Farrell is the half-sister of main character Vidamía Farrell, in this novel.
Swan Er Hong2312Kim Stanley Robinson2012Swan Er Hong is the lead character in this science fiction novel.
IlarioIlario, A Story of the First HistoryMary Gentle2006-2007Ilario is the lead character in this set of alternate history novels.
KeralThe World WreckersMarion Zimmer Bradley1971Keral is a member of an alien species in this science fiction novel.
Kirsten LattimerNone of the AboveI. W. Gregorio2015Kirsten, homecoming queen and champion hurdler, finds her life turned upside-down after a diagnosis with androgen insensitivity syndrome in this novel.
Callie StephanidesMiddlesexJeffrey Eugenides2002Callie "Cal" Stephanides is an intersex character in this novel.
Bel ThorneVorkosigan SagaLois McMaster Bujold1986-PresentBel Thorne is an intersex ship captain in this series of science fiction novels.
Fitz Wahram2312Kim Stanley Robinson2013Fitz Wahram is an intersex character in this science fiction novel.
Max WalkerGolden BoyAbigail Tarttelin2013Max is a lead character in this award-winning novel.
Annabel/WayneThe Ministry of Utmost HappinessKathleen Winter2010Annabel/Wayne is an intersex character in this novel who was born intersex but is raised as a man.
WraeththuWraeththuStorm Constantine1987-1993Wraeththu is a member of a post-apocalyptic species in this set of novels.
Sadako YamamuraRingKoji Suzuki1991-2013Sadako Yamamura is an antagonist in this novel series, later made into a film.

Live-action television

CharactersActorShowYearsNotes
AmyJessica CampbellFreaks and Geeks1999-2000Amy, girlfriend of Ken Miller in teen comedy/drama TV series, was said to be a groundbreaking intersex character on television.
Vincent ClarksonDaphnée Duplaix, Phillip Jeanmarie, Siena Goines Passions1999-2008An intersex character in this NBC/DirecTV soap opera who becomes pregant with his father's son.
Lauren CooperBailey De YoungFaking It2014-2018Lauren is a character in MTV scripted comedy and said to be the first intersex series regular on television.
Rachel GreenJennifer AnistonFriends1994-2004Rachel, in this TV sitcom, was rumored to be intersex in episode The One with the Rumor.
JakeNot KnownEmily Owens, M.D.2012-2013Jake, in the 2012 Emily Owens, M.D. episode "Emily and... the Question of Faith" that featured an intersex baby.
PetaLeeanna WalsmanJanet King2014-2017Peta is character revealed as intersex in the final episode of the second Janet King series.
RavenAmanda SaenzFaking It2014-2018Raven was notable for being the first intersex character played by an intersex person.

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