Shaun Temple is a character in the "Doctor Who" universe, portrayed by actor Karl Collins. He is a 21st-century human, known primarily as Donna Noble's husband and the father of Rose Noble. Shaun and Donna got engaged and later married around the 2009 Christmas special "The End of Time." Shaun is a taxi driver and is depicted as a loving and supportive partner, though he is unaware of Donna's adventures with the Doctor due to her memories being wiped to protect her from the dangers of her experiences with the Time Lord. Despite this, Shaun remains a significant part of the Noble family, which has been featured in the "Doctor Who" 60th anniversary specials, including "The Star Beast" aired in 2023
. Karl Collins, the actor who plays Shaun Temple, is known for various roles across British television, including appearances in "The Bill," "Casualty," "Holby City," and "Hollyoaks." He first appeared as Shaun in "Doctor Who" in 2009 and has reprised the role in recent specials
. In summary:
- Shaun Temple is Donna Noble's husband and Rose Noble's father.
- He is a taxi driver and a loving family man.
- He does not know about Donna's Doctor-related adventures.
- Portrayed by Karl Collins, who has a broad British TV acting background.
- Featured in the 2009 "The End of Time" special and the 60th anniversary specials in 2023
