The Doctor (aka Doctor Who) is a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Using a time-travelling space ship called the TARDIS, The Doctor explores the universe and saves civilisations from a variety of foes. Often The Doctor is accompanied by a companion that has been picked up in a previous exploration.
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The Doctor is Time Lord from the planet Galifrey that is at least 2000 years old. Although the exact age varies depending on who is giving the answer. The Doctor has survived this long because, when his/her current form sustains a mortal injury the body regenerates into a new form.
There have been 13 (+ 2 extra) Doctors to date & the likeness of the various incarnations are based on the actors who played them:
First Doctor [1963–1966]: played by William Hartnell
Second Doctor [1966–1969]: played by Patrick Troughton
Third Doctor [1970–1974]: played by Jon Pertwee
Fourth Doctor [1974–1981]: played by Tom Baker
Fifth Doctor [1982–1984]: played by Peter Davison
Sixth Doctor [1984–1986]: played by Colin Baker
Seventh Doctor [1987–1989]: played by Sylvester McCoy
Eighth Doctor [1996]: played by Paul McGann
War Doctor [2013]: played by John Hurt
Ninth Doctor [2005]: played by Christopher Eccleston
Tenth Doctor [2005–2010]: played by David Tennant
Eleventh Doctor [2010–2013]: played by Matt Smith
Twelfth Doctor [2014–2017]: played by Peter Capaldi
Thirteenth Doctor [2018–2022]: played by Jodie Whittaker
Fugitive Doctor [2020-?]: played by Jo Martin
Fourteenth Doctor [incoming 2022]: played by Ncuti Gatwa
