zoom_in Click to enlarge

Captain Blue (Captain Scarlet)

▲ ▼

Marionette Performance TV 1960S Supermarionation Gerry Anderson

language

description Captain Blue (Captain Scarlet) Overview

Captain Blue is a fictional marionette character and Spectrum agent from the 1967 British science fiction television series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. Created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, the show utilized the production team's signature Supermarionation technique to film the intricate puppets. Within the series, Captain Blue serves as the primary partner and close friend of the titular Captain Scarlet, assisting in Earth's defense against the Martian Mysterons. The character's real name in the lore is Adam Svenson, and he is characterized as a capable, American-born field operative.

help Captain Blue (Captain Scarlet) FAQ

Who voiced Captain Blue in the original Captain Scarlet series?

Captain Blue was voiced by the late Ed Bishop in the 1967 television series. Bishop also famously went on to portray Commander Ed Straker in another Gerry Anderson production. His voice gave the American-born Spectrum agent a distinct, authoritative tone.

What is Captain Blue's real name in Captain Scarlet lore?

In the Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons universe, Captain Blue's real identity is Richard Fraser. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, before joining the ranks of the Spectrum organization. He frequently partners with the indestructible Captain Scarlet to fight the Mysterons.

What color uniform does Captain Blue wear?

True to his codename, Captain Blue is easily identified by his blue uniform, which features the signature high collar of the Spectrum agents. The uniform was designed to look futuristic while maintaining a classic military aesthetic. The marionette was sculpted to have blonde hair to match his character portrayal.

Was Captain Blue ever turned into a Mysteron agent?

Unlike Captain Scarlet, Captain Blue was never permanently retro-metabolized by the Mysterons. However, he occasionally fell victim to Mysteron mind control or deception during specific missions. He consistently remained one of Captain Scarlet's most reliable human allies.

swap_horiz

Looking for Captain Blue (Captain Scarlet) alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward