List of fictional intersex characters


This is a list of intersex characters in fiction, i.e. 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.
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. Akira is in a relationship with a woman, but his feelings towards Ryo have been described as homoerotic.Japan
Crimvael "Crim"Interspecies ReviewersA well-endowed intersex angel with a broken halo, Crimvael has male and female genitalia, as noted throughout the series. Despite Crim’s feminine appearance, they chooses to identify as male upon meeting Stunk and Zel in episode 1, to avoid the two from trying anything perverted on them. Crim hinted to be bisexual in episode 3 and in episode 9, the narrator uses the pronoun "they" to refer to Crim. This is due to Crim having no set gender, much like the rest of the angels, and the narrator takes note on that.Japan
Luca EspositoAstra Lost in SpaceLuca, 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 syndrome or a mild form 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 MadarabaSeton Academy: Join the Pack!Iena Madaraba, also known as Yena or Hyena, is a spotted hyena with female genitalia and is confused about her true gender & sexuality. Even after her real gender is proven, Hitomi reassures Iena to just be the tomboyish she wants. It is hinted on multiple occasions that Iena and Hitomi have mutual feelings for each other. In the future, Iena is a martial artist. After failing to feel feminine in various episodes, she claims out that she will still be a male inside in episodes such as "The Wild Habits of a Troubled Animal". Crunchyroll described Iena as a "gender-ambiguous hyena person."Japan
Ruby MoonCardcaptor SakuraRuby 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. They appear to have a crush on Touya. Like Syaoran, Sakura, Touya, Yukita, and Tomoyo, they also reappear in Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card.Japan
StevonnieSteven UniverseStevonnie 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. Stevonnie also appears in a non-speaking role in the episode "Bismuth Casual" of the limited epilogue series, Steven Universe Future. In an in-universe public service announcement about self esteem, Stevonnie is specifically labeled as intersex.United States
StevonnieSteven Universe FutureStevonnie 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. Stevonnie also appears in a non-speaking role in the episode "Bismuth Casual" of the limited epilogue series, Steven Universe Future. In an in-universe public service announcement about self esteem, Stevonnie is specifically labeled as intersex.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
AggieGo Get a Roomie!2010–PresentIn this comic, which explores sexual themes, Aggie, Roomie's past lover, reveals she was born intersex in a radio interview.
BelzebaBelzeba figlia del Diavolo1977-1978In this erotic Italian comic, Belzeba is the intersex daughter of the Devil.
CometAdventure Comics1989-1991Comet 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.
CometAction Comics1989-1991Comet 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.
CometSupergirl1989-1991Comet 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 is one of the Endless.
RebisDoom Patrol1963-1968Rebis is a character in the comic series Doom Patrol. Formed from the fusion of Negative Man, the negative spirit inhabiting him, and his doctor Eleanor Poole, Rebis identifies as both male and female.
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 or FranchiseActorsYearsNotesCountry
Half Woman-Half ManFreaksJosephine Joseph1932Josephine Joseph's only acting performance is the first representation of an intersex person in cinema.United States
Cardinal Vincent BenitezConclaveCarlos Diehz2024Benitez is a Mexican archbishop working in Afghanistan and one of candidates for the Pope.United States
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, Lisset Barcellos.United States
FrankieFixedRiver Gallo2025Frankie is a Doberman.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
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 about a planet whose inhabitants have no genitalia or secondary sex characteristics, except for one week every month where they get the urge to mate, and temporarily develop either male or female genitalia and gametes.
After the reproduction is finished, the "male" returns to their neutral state and the "female" carries the baby and then returns to their neutral state. Thus, the planet has no concept of gender distinction, and, since anyone could get pregnant, childcare and family planning are easily accessed.
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 and uses it/its pronouns.
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/WayneAnnabelKathleen Winter2010Annabel/Wayne is an intersex character in this novel who was born intersex but is raised as a man.
WraeththuWraeththuStorm Constantine1987-1993Wraeththu are 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
Amy AndrewsJessica CampbellFreaks and Geeks1999-2000Amy, girlfriend of Ken Miller in teen comedy/drama TV series, was said to be a groundbreaking intersex character on television.
Buba Maria Luisa MendonçaRenascer1993Buba had a romantic relationship with João Pedro, one of the sons of José Inocêncio, the protagonist of the soap opera. At the time, the term "hermaphrodite" was used to describe Buba's variation.
CacauNot knownRenascer2024Teca, Cacau's mother, gives birth with the help of Morena, Buba and Inácia. Cacau's intersexness is revealed by the doctor.
Vincent ClarksonDaphnée Duplaix, Phillip Jeanmarie, Siena Goines Passions1999-2008An intersex character in this NBC/DirecTV soap opera who becomes pregnant 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.
Lorraine FinsterMinnie DriverWill & Grace1998–2006
2017-2020
In the season 6 episode "The Accidental Tsuris", recurring character Lorraine is established to have been born intersex. Lorraine's parents had her operated on, after which they raised Lorraine as a girl.
JakeNot knownEmily Owens, M.D.2012-2013An intersex baby in episode "Emily and... the Question of Faith".
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 openly intersex person.
Alexandria 'Alex' RobinsonCameron RichardsonHouse2004-2012Alex, a patient in the season 2 episode "Skin Deep", is revealed to be intersex. The handling of the character was labeled offensive by the Intersex Society of North America
TobyBeattie EdmondsonUpstart Crow2016–presentThe series 3 episode "The Most Unkindest Cut of All!" features Toby, an Elizabethan actor who is intersex.

Video games

CharactersTitleVoice actorNotesDeveloper
BombAngry Birds 2Altara MichelleA black common loon with the power to cause explosions. In the "better together" microtransaction, the player is able to buy him an outfit adorned with the intersex flag.Rovio Entertainment