- 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 is a recurring character on TNT's Snowpiercer. He is portrayed by Ian Collins.
History
Biography
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, 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.
Relationships
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.
