Martin Colvin is a recurring character on TNT's Snowpiercer. He is portrayed by Stephen Lobo.
History
Background
Martin is a member of First Class. Secretly, he is also an informant for Melanie Cavill, reporting on any tensions that might be significant.
Throughout The Series
Season 1
In The Train Demanded Blood, Martin provides the revolution with a gun in secret, not wanting the Folgers to take power.
Season 3
In The Tortoise and the Hare, it's revealed that Martin became an inadvertent stowaway aboard the pirate train after falling asleep in his cabin when Andre Layton hijacked the first ten cars of Snowpiercer. During the six months stranded aboard the train, he has served as the crew's chef. He later assists Miss Audrey in trying to force Alexandra Cavill to leave Layton, Bennett Knox and Josie Wellstead behind and reconnect with the rest of the train, but Bess Till knocks him unconscious with a wrench.
Personality
Relationships
Appearances
- Season One
Memorable Quotes
- Melanie: "So they're talking about sedition."
- Martin: "Mm."
- Melanie: "How did the commander respond?"
- Martin: "Uh, well, he didn't agree or... or disagree. He mostly just, uh, stared at us coldly, which, I won't lie, is very effective. Don't you need to get to the trial?"
- Melanie: "I do. We'll speed up those renovations for you, and Mr. Wilford thanks you for your service."
- ― Martin tells Melanie about the Folgers, Rajiv Sharma, Eugenia and Grey
“ | Jesus Christ. | ” |
— Martin on Commander Greys plan to use gas on the Tailies and indiscriminately kill civilians |
Trivia
- Despite being a informant, Martin was not aware Melanie was acting as Mr. Wilford.