Tristan is a recurring character on TNT's Snowpiercer. He is portrayed by Ian Collins.
History[]
Biography[]
Throughout the Series[]
Season 1[]
In First, the Weather Changed, Tristan holds a tablet for Ruth as she read Layton's removal announcement.
In Access Is Power, when the crew was repairing the damage in the Cattle Car, Tristan gives Melanie a warm coat. He also picked up the phone for Melanie while she and Bennett are working down under the train.
In Justice Never Boarded, Tristan was watching the amazon forest view outside the window 1st Class Dining while still working. Ruth had to remind him to get back to work. Later he would be drawing the juries for LJ's Trial for The Notary. At the Trial, Tristan shows the jury of LJ's case the preserved severed penises of two male victims, hidden in LJ's jewelry box.
In 994 Cars Long, a nervous Tristan is a part of Ruth Wardell's greeting party when Big Alice shows up.
Season 2[]
In A Great Odyssey, an obviously nervous Tristan directs everyone to their muster stations over the PA systems as Snowpiercer and Big Alice traverse Neckbreaker. Ruth is annoyed by how nervous and unsure sounding Tristan is while he directs everyone.
In Keep Hope Alive, a nervous Tristan is seen practicing for the daily announcement. Ruth brings in Zarah to replace his job which Tristan was relieved by.
Season 3[]
In Bound by One Track, while Snowpiercer's head of departments were in a meeting with Asha. Tristan whispered to Layton that he's needed in the Engine.
In A New Life, Ruth directs Tristan to make the announcements regarding Zarah Ferami's impending delivery, but to not go overboard on the celebrations.
In A Beacon for Us All, following the successful rescue of Melanie Cavill, Ruth instructs Tristan to prepare a train-wide party to celebrate the last time that they pass by the Pyramids of Giza. Tristan is later amongst the partygoers enjoying himself.
In The Original Sinners, he stays on Snowpiercer, which continues to circle the globe. Ruth Wardell, who is intending to go with Big Alice to New Eden, hands over responsibility for Hospitality to Tristan as the new Head of Hospitality along with some final words of advice. Tristan takes over making the announcements, telling the passengers that the trains will separate in five minutes.
Season 4[]
In The Sting of Survival, as Admiral Anton Milius' forces take over the train, Tristan hides in Hospitality as they pass by. Miss Audrey arrives and has Tristan point her to the panic button so that she can warn the Engine, but Tristan decides to stay behind when Audrey leaves. Milius and his men later force Tristan to broadcast a message ordering everyone to evacuate to Third Class and then their threat to let 100 passengers die in the partially breached Market Car in order to force Melanie Cavill to surrender. However, Tristan takes the opportunity to broadcast information about the guards on the car, allowing Melanie and Bennett Knox to plan a rescue for the passengers. Milius then warns Tristan not to be a hero as it never ends well for heroes.
In North Star, Tristan is at the assembly line when Doctor Pelton brings in Layton and Josie. Excited to see them, Tristan waves at his friends and Layton signals him to stop. Spotting guards coming, Tristan signals the workers to riot and leads Layton into the Sub-Train so that he can sneak past the guards while Doctor Pelton helps Josie.
In The Engineer, Tristan is brought in by Milius' forces to guide Layton and his crew's departure into the Silo after Layton agrees to surrender Big Alice in exchange for being taken to his daughter. When Bennett and Bess Till arrive amidst Snowpiercer's moved up departure, Bennett explains to Tristan that they're stealing Big Alice, but Ruth is still in the Silo and Tristan promises to wait for as long as he can. When Ruth finally arrives, Tristan shoves a box into the closing doorway so that she can make it onboard the train, earning him her praise. Tristan is subsequently one of the Snowpiercer passengers who escapes on Big Alice heading for New Eden.
In Bell the Cat, Tristan is amongst the passengers who gather to hear Ruth's attempt at an inspiring speech. Later, Tristan brings Ruth a knife to use in the ceremony honoring the sacrifice of Bennett Knox and he is the second passenger to carve part of the inscription over the Engine's helm after Bess Till.
In By Weeping Cross, Tristan and the other passengers aboard Big Alice finally reach New Eden and Tristan looks around in awe as he walks through the town. Tristan later suggests to Ruth that whoever can't fight will move to the sleeper cars, pleasing her as they will be safe there and coordinates with Z-Wreck to help prepare everyone for the upcoming battle.
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Personality[]
Throughout Season 1 and Season 2, he seemed very nervous and lack of confidence. However, in Season 3 after Snowpiercer was under Wilford's rule, he got a lot more mature.
In Season 4, in a moment of bravery, Tristan went so far as to broadcast information about Admiral Anton Milius' forces, allowing Melanie and Bennett to plan a rescue. With most of the train's leaders in New Eden, Tristan appears to have taken up a leadership role amongst the remaining passengers, sparking a riot as a distraction and leading Layton into the subtrain to search for his daughter.
Appearances[]
| Appearance | EP1 | EP2 | EP3 | EP4 | EP5 | EP6 | EP7 | EP8 | EP9 | EP10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||
| Season 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
| Season 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||
| Season 4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
| Appeared | Did Not Appear | H = Hallucinations | ||||||||
| V = Voice | C = Cameo | F = Flashback | ||||||||
Memorable Quotes[]
- Ruth: "Tristan, we’re gonna need a greeting party."
- Tristan: "Greeting party?"
- Ruth: "Oh, no. Is that not the protocol. Oh, I can’t remember. Never mind we’ll make do. You tidy yourself up, We’re going to the tail."
- Tristan: "Yes, Ma’am."
- ― Ruth discovered Big Alice running outside in 994 Cars Long.
- Tristan: "Emergency. Emergency. First and Second Class to the Nightcar. Third to the Ag-Sec or Mess Hall. Emergency, muster stations... Please... The Second Class is entering the curve. That is to say, prepare to brace. (Goes through curve) Thank you."
- Ruth: "Oh, God. For pity's sake, Tristan."
- ― Tristan on the intercom going through Neckbreaker in A Great Odyssey.
- Ruth: "Tristan, you are fired from the address service!"
- Tristan: "Oh, thank God. [sighs]"
- ― Tristan nervously preparing daily announcements while Ruth brings in Zarah Ferami in Keep Hope Alive.
- Tristan: "Ruth. Oh, thank God, you’re back. Oh, uh, it’s time. Miss Fahrami’s in labor."
- Ruth: "Oh, goodness, she’s early. Is she all right?"
- Tristan: "Uhm yeah, she’s doing well, I think. So do we sound the bells?"
- Ruth: "Indeed we do. Some good news for once. Bells on the hour till the baby comes. You’ll find the birth protocols in here. You know what, Actually? They’ve become quite fussy over time, so let’s just, uh… Let’s just keep it loose."
- Tristan: "Sorry, uh, “keep it loose?”"
- Ruth: "Tristan, Hospitality is not gonna tie itself in knots going by the book anymore. Let’s use what we’ve learned these past six months. Keep light on our feet and meet needs proportionately."
- Tristan: "Right. Guess nobody really wants to hear a klezmer band, do they?"
- Ruth: "Mmm, Nor do we need to clean up confetti."
- ― Tristan meets Ruth and both prepare for Liana Layton's birth in A New Life.
- Tristan: "Ruth, uh, report from the cellars. So, we have 246 bottles of champagne left. How many would you like to bring out?"
- Ruth: "All of them, Tristan, all of them."
- Tristan: "Yes, ma’am."
- ― Tristan and Ruth preparing the Snowpiercer farewell party in A Beacon for Us All.
| “ | Citizens of Snowpiercer. We are five minutes to separation. Please make your final arrangements and stay clear of the disconnection point. For those aboard Big Alice… Farewell and good luck. | ” |
| — Tristan's announcement before both trains separate in The Original Sinners. | ||
| “ | Attention, all passengers in First and Second Class are to evacuate to Third. This is only a temporary relocation. The new passengers want you to know that, um -- that, uh -- oh God -- that as long as you do as you're told, all is well. Thank you. | ” |
| — Tristian is forced to make an announcement in The Sting of Survival. | ||
| “ | 100 passengers are being held captive in a partially breached car. In 20 minutes, they will freeze unless Melanie Cavill surrenders. They're in the Market Car. They got two guards -- | ” |
| — Tristan is forced to make another announcement and bravely uses it to pass on information in The Sting of Survival. | ||
- Ruth: "Oh, you're a good man, Tristan, truly."
- Tristan: "I learned from the best."
- ― Tristan helps his old friend to escape in The Engineer.
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