| The Fourteenth Doctor | |
|---|---|
| Doctor Who character | |
 David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor in "Wild Blue Yonder" (2023) | |
| First regular appearance | "The Star Beast" (2023) |
| Last regular appearance | "The Giggle" (2023) |
| Introduced by | Russell T Davies |
| Portrayed by | David Tennant |
| Preceded by | Jodie Whittaker (Thirteenth Doctor) |
| Succeeded by | Ncuti Gatwa (Fifteenth Doctor) |
| Information | |
| Tenure | 25 November – 9 December 2023 |
| Appearances | 3 stories (3 episodes) |
| Companions | Donna Noble |
| Chronology | Specials (2023) |
The Fourteenth Doctor is an incarnation of the Doctor and the protagonist of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who for the 2023 specials. He is portrayed by Scottish actor David Tennant, who previously portrayed the Tenth Doctor and was last seen on the programme in that role in 2013.
Within the series narrative, the Doctor is a millennia-old alien Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey, with somewhat unknown origins, who travels in time and space in the TARDIS, frequently with companions. At the end of each incarnation's life, the Doctor regenerates, changing their physical appearance and aspects of their personality. Tennant's second incarnation is outwardly similar to the Tenth Doctor, but with a more sentimental and affectionate persona, and a weariness that reflects his life experiences in the centuries since.
Prior to the reveal of David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor, the BBC had announced that the Thirteenth Doctor, portrayed by Jodie Whittaker, would be succeeded as the programme's lead by a new Doctor portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa. However, Whittaker's final appearance surprised audiences when she instead regenerated into a form portrayed by David Tennant. The BBC later clarified that Gatwa would portray the Fifteenth Doctor, following on from three special episodes in which David Tennant would play the Fourteenth Doctor.
The Fourteenth Doctor's run consisted of three special episodes as part of the BBC's commemoration of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, led by returning executive producer Russell T Davies. Tennant was praised for his performance, though some have criticised the move to bring back an actor who had previously portrayed the Doctor.