Who Is William Riker? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

William Riker is a Company-Licensed comic book character, the alter ego of William Thomas Thelonius Riker, with over 319 comic issue appearances. William T. Riker, one of Starfleets finest. He was the 1st officer to Captain Jean-Luc Picard for several years.

Who is William Riker?

Origin Star Trek Canon Special Note Not everything listed in the origin is Canon. That is because only television shows and movies are considered canon for Star Trek. This being a comic website there are many things here that are not canon. So unless it is contradicted in film it should be listed as part of the character biography. Starfleet Academy William was born to Kyle and Betty Riker and although he grew up in Juno, Alaska on Planet Earth, William T. Riker was destined for greater things with Starfleet . His Mother died when he was only two years old, this left him in the responsibility of his father. One of Betty’s last wishes was that they stayed together in Alaska.

Key facts

William Riker is of human origin and first appeared in "Where No One Has Gone Before". The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 319 recorded issue appearances, William Riker ranks among the most featured characters in comics.