| Alistair | |
|---|---|
| Dragon Age character | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:AlistairComic.jpg) Illustration of Alistair from Dragon Age: Those Who Speak #1 | |
| First appearance | Dragon Age: Origins (2009) |
| Voiced by | Steve Valentine |
| In-universe information | |
| Home | Ferelden |
| Class | Warrior |
| Specialization | Templar |
Alistair is a fictional character in Dragon Age, a role-playing video game series created by Canadian video game developer BioWare. He is introduced as one of many companions that can join the party of the player character in Dragon Age: Origins. Alistair is a Grey Warden who fought alongside The Warden against the Darkspawn to end the Fifth Blight. Alistair is eventually revealed to be the illegitimate child of King Maric, making him an heir to the throne of Ferelden. Depending on the player character's choices during the events of Dragon Age: Origins, Alistair may be installed as king of Ferelden, remain as a Grey Warden, become a wandering drunk, or be executed by Queen Anora.
Alistair has been featured in several Dragon Age games, novels, and graphic novels. The characterization of Alistair is based on a combination of both Xander Harris and Mal Reynolds. Various video game publications have considered Alistair to be one of the most likeable and memorable characters in Dragon Age: Origins, and have praised him for his humor, his banter with fellow Dragon Age companion character Morrigan, his relatability, and the voice acting talent provided by Steve Valentine. In spite of being generally well-received, Alistair has received some criticism for purportedly being too similar to previous BioWare-created characters.