| Tom Mason | |
|---|---|
| Falling Skies character | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Tom_Mason.jpg) Tom Mason, as portrayed by Noah Wyle. | |
| First appearance | "Live and Learn" |
| Last appearance | "Reborn" |
| Created by | Robert Rodat |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Fighter/Resistance leader against the alien invaders, Former President of the New United States, Former Boston University History professor |
| Significant other | Rebecca Mason (deceased) Anne Glass |
| Children | Hal Mason Ben Mason Matt Mason Alexis Denise Glass Mason (with Anne Glass) |
Tom Mason is a fictional character and protagonist of the TNT television series Falling Skies. The character is played by Noah Wyle. Falling Skies tells the story of the aftermath of a global invasion by several races of extraterrestrials that neutralizes the world's power grid and technology, quickly destroys the combined militaries of all the world's countries, and apparently kills over 90% of the human population within a few days. Mason is one of the leaders of the 2nd Massachusetts Militia Regiment, a group of survivors fighting against the aliens.
The character was created by series creator Robert Rodat. Noah Wyle was cast in the role in 2009, on recommendation by executive producer Steven Spielberg who produced Wyle's previous series ER.