Elliott Taylor

Elliott Taylor
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial character
Elliott, as he appears in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
First appearance	E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982
Last appearance	A Holiday Reunion 2019
Created by	Steven Spielberg Melissa Mathison
Portrayed by	Henry Thomas
In-universe information
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Human friend of E.T.
Family	Mary Taylor (mother) Unnamed father (divorced) Gertie Taylor (sister) Michael Taylor (brother)
Spouse	Grace (A Holiday Reunion)
Children	Elliott Jr. (son; A Holiday Reunion) Maggie (daughter; A Holiday Reunion)
Nationality	American
Hometown	San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California

Elliott Taylor is a fictional character in Steven Spielberg's 1982 science fiction film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Created by Spielberg and the film's screenwriter Melissa Mathison and portrayed by then 11-year-old Henry Thomas, Elliott serves as the main human protagonist who, along with his friends and family, helps the titular extraterrestrial return home. Thomas's performance earned widespread acclaim from critics and the public. The character has also appeared in various adaptations of the film, including a novelization and video games, as well as a short film sequel in which Thomas reprised the role.