Father Christmas

“Ho, ho, ho!”

―Father Christmas, Last Train for Christmas, eighteenth series

Father Christmas is the traditional British name for Santa Claus, a special figure associated with Christmas. Father Christmas is based on the Christian saint, St. Nicholas, who was known for giving presents to children during Christmas time. Part of a much wider mythological canon, Father Christmas has also made a few appearances in Thomas & Friends. Sir Topham Hatt is known to dress up as Father Christmas during some Christmas celebrations.

Appearances

The Railway Series

Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree (does not speak)

Thomas & Friends

Series 2 - Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree (does not speak)
Series 3 - Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure (mentioned in the UK and Japanese narrations)
Series 14 - Henry's Magic Box (mentioned)
Series 15 - Percy the Snowman (mentioned)
Series 16 - Salty's Surprise (mentioned)
Series 17 - Santa's Little Engine (mentioned)
Series 18 - Long Lost Friend (mentioned) and Last Train for Christmas
Series 20 - Letters to Santa (mentioned)
Series 22 - Kangaroo Christmas (mentioned)
Series 24 - Nia's Bright Idea (mentioned)

Music Videos

Magazine Stories

1988 - The Missing Christmas Tree (mentioned)
2010 - Saving Santa!

Voice Actors

Keith Wickham (UK/US; Last Train for Christmas)
Kiyonobu Suzuki (Japan; Last Train for Christmas)
Stan Limburg (The Netherlands; Last Train for Christmas)

Trivia

In his first appearance in the second series episode "Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree", he used Sir Topham Hatt's model, with the addition of Santa's clothes and beard. This would serve as a basis for Sir Topham Hatt cosplaying as Santa.