Brains (Thunderbirds)
| Brains | |
|---|---|
| Thunderbirds character | |
The original puppet character | |
| First appearance | "Trapped in the Sky" (30 September 1965) |
| Created by | Gerry and Sylvia Anderson |
| Designed by | Mary Turner (puppet sculptor) |
| Portrayed by | Anthony Edwards (2004 film) |
| Voiced by | David Graham (1960s series and films) Kayvan Novak (remake series) |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Ray Hackenbacker (2004 film) Hiram K. Hackenbacker (remake series) |
| Alias | Hiram K. Hackenbacker (original series) Mr X (Thunderbird 6) |
| Occupation | Engineer, scientist, inventor |
| Affiliation | International Rescue |
| Children | Fermat Hackenbacker (2004 film) |
| Home | Tracy Island |
| Nationality | American Indian (remake series only) |
Brains is a fictional character introduced in the British 1960s Supermarionation television series Thunderbirds, who also appears in the sequel films Thunderbirds Are Go (1966) and Thunderbird 6 (1968) and the 2004 live-action adaptation Thunderbirds. A genius inventor, Brains is Tracy Island's resident scientist and engineer and the designer of International Rescue's Thunderbird machines.
The puppet character was voiced by David Graham in the TV series and the first two films, while Anthony Edwards played the role for the live-action film. Brains is voiced by Kayvan Novak in the remake series Thunderbirds Are Go, which aired in 2015.