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.

2025年1月23日 · Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes) is best known from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The First Officer of the USS Enterprise-D under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Riker's character was partially inspired by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) from Star Trek: The Original Series.Like Kirk, Riker often took a more …

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.

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...

2024年12月6日 · Commander Riker defined what it meant to be a first officer in Star Trek's TNG era, and he turned down numerous offers to command his own ship to remain on the Enterprise.

2021年8月5日 · Riker is placed in command, but the Enterprise is soon taken over by marauding Ferengi, who intend to sell the crew into slavery. The youthful Picard and his de-aged cohorts are able to surreptitiously reclaim the ship from the invaders.

2021年3月9日 · Jonathan Frakes – also known as Commander Riker – was Captain America in the 1970s and early 80s. (According to Plaid Stallions magazine.) It’s no holodeck simulation, and you didn’t miss an episode.

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.