POP CULTURE DICTIONARY
comfort character
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August 12, 2022
WHAT IS A COMFORT CHARACTER?
A comfort character is a fictional character who is said to bring a person comfort, such as while consuming the media that features the character or when thinking about them during times of stress. A comfort character is often a character that a person strongly relates to or feels like they would have a special bond with.
Comfort characters are often those with supportive, helpful traits, such as wise mentors, caregivers, and brave heroes. However, characters identified as comfort characters vary widely.
Sometimes, the term is jokingly applied to unexpected characters or things other than characters.