Tristan

	Male
	Alive
	2nd Class (formerly) Snowpiercer
	Hospitality Assistance (formerly) Head of Hospitality
	Ruth Wardell
	Ian Collins
	Snowpiercer (TV Series) • Season 1 • Season 2 • Season 3
	First, the Weather Changed

Tristan is a recurring character on TNT's Snowpiercer. He is portrayed by Ian Collins.

History

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.

Personality

Throughout Season 1 & 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.

Appearances

Appearance	EP1	EP2	EP3	EP4	EP5	EP6	EP7	EP8	EP9	EP10
Season 1	✔		✔		✔					✔
Season 2		✔	✔		✔		✔		✔
Season 3				✔	✔				✔	✔
Season 4	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Appeared			Did Not Appeared				H = Hallucinations
V = Voiced			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.

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