Elliott Taylor

Elliott Taylor
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial character
Elliott, as he appears in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
First appearance
Last appearance
Created bySteven Spielberg
Melissa Mathison
Portrayed byHenry Thomas
In-universe information
SpeciesHuman
GenderMale
AffiliationHuman friend of E.T.
FamilyMary Taylor (mother)
Unnamed father (divorced)
Gertie Taylor (sister)
Michael Taylor (brother)
SpouseGrace (A Holiday Reunion)
ChildrenElliott Jr. (son; A Holiday Reunion)
Maggie (daughter; A Holiday Reunion)
NationalityAmerican
HometownSan 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.