Thomas Magnum

Thomas Magnum
Magnum, P.I. character
Tom Selleck (original)
Jay Hernandez (revived)
First appearance"Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii" (1980)
Last appearance"Resolutions" (1988)
Created byDonald P. Bellisario
Glen A. Larson
Portrayed byTom Selleck (original)
Jay Hernandez (reboot)
In-universe information
Occupation
  • Former Navy SEAL
  • Naval Intelligence
  • Private Investigator
Robin Master's White Knight (books and tapes)
Family
  • Thomas Sullivan Magnum III (father)
  • Katherine Magnum-Peterson, née Courier (mother)
  • Thomas Sullivan Magnum Jr. (grandfather)
  • Everett Wendell Courier (grandfather)
SpouseMichelle Hue (former)
ChildrenLily Catherine Hue (daughter)
Relatives
  • Phoebe Sullivan (aunt)
  • Frank Peterson (stepfather)
  • Joey Peterson (half-brother)

Thomas Magnum is the main character on the American television series Magnum, P.I. created by Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson. The titular private investigator was originally portrayed by actor Tom Selleck from 1980 to 1988, and later by Jay Hernandez in a reboot developed by Peter M. Lenkov.