Alexander Paterson is a minor character in AMC's The Terror. He is a corporal in the Royal Marines on HMS Erebus.
In The Show[]
Paterson first appears in episode 1 when he watches seaman Billy Orren fall into the water. Later, he appears on the deck of Erebus listening to Sir John Franklin's eulogy/speech to David Young. In the next episode, he can be seen watching the return of Lt. Gore's sledge party. Much later in episode 4, he is mentioned by Dr. Goodsir who expected him to be watching over Lady Silence. His ultimate fate is unknown but he most likely died alongside everyone else by the end of episode 10.
In The Book[]
Trivia[]
- Some sources (Including the original book), list Paterson's last name as Pearson.