| Elliott Taylor | |
|---|---|
| E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial character | |
 Elliott, as he appears in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) | |
| First appearance | |
| Last appearance | |
| Created by | Steven Spielberg Melissa Mathison |
| Portrayed by | Henry Thomas |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Human friend of E.T. |
| Family | Mary Taylor (mother) Unnamed father (divorced) Gertie Taylor (sister) Michael Taylor (brother) |
| Spouse | Grace (A Holiday Reunion) |
| Children | Elliott Jr. (son; A Holiday Reunion) Maggie (daughter; A Holiday Reunion) |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California |
Elliott Taylor is a fictional character in Steven Spielberg's 1982 science fiction film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Created by Spielberg and the film's screenwriter Melissa Mathison and portrayed by then 11-year-old Henry Thomas, Elliott serves as the main human protagonist who, along with his friends and family, helps the titular extraterrestrial return home. Thomas's performance earned widespread acclaim from critics and the public. The character has also appeared in various adaptations of the film, including a novelization and video games, as well as a short film sequel in which Thomas reprised the role.