# Thurid — The Warlord of Mars character guide > Thurid in The Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Dator Thurid, Dator **First appearance:** 0000-i-on-the-river-iss ## Snapshot A black dator of the First Born whose drawn sword and cold ambition make him a persistent shadow at John Carter's back. ## Who they are Thurid is a rival and conspirator among Barsoom's scheming factions, quick to seize advantage when Dejah Thoris is within reach. He lunges to cut Carter down on the balcony and later abandons him for dead, showing a pragmatism that borders on contempt. His alliance with Matai Shang is uneasy, each man watching the other for betrayal. As a recurring antagonist, he embodies the treacherous politics Carter must survive while chasing his wife. ## Relationships ### [Dejah Thoris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/dejah_thoris) _rivalry_ Thurid is a primary antagonist who repeatedly threatens and pursues Dejah Thoris, creating a hostile and adversarial dynamic. ### [Salensus Oll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/salensus_oll) _rivalry_ Salensus Oll and Thurid are rival villains competing for power and control over Dejah Thoris and the situation. ### [Matai Shang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/matai_shang) _rivalry_ Matai Shang and Thurid are uneasy allies and rivals, both scheming for their own ends against John Carter and his allies. ### [John Carter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/john_carter) _rivalry_ John Carter and Thurid are mortal enemies, with Thurid constantly plotting against Carter and his loved ones. ### [Kulan Tith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/kulan_tith) _rivalry_ Kulan Tith opposes Thurid as an enemy and ally of John Carter, fighting against his schemes. ### [Matai Shang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/matai_shang) _rivalry_ Matai Shang and Thurid are uneasy allies and rivals, both scheming for their own ends against John Carter and his allies. ### [Salensus Oll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/salensus_oll) _rivalry_ Salensus Oll and Thurid are rival villains competing for power and control over Dejah Thoris and the situation. ### [John Carter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/john_carter) _rivalry_ John Carter and Thurid are mortal enemies, with Thurid constantly plotting against Carter and his loved ones. ### [Matai Shang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/matai_shang) _rivalry_ Matai Shang and Thurid are uneasy allies and rivals, both scheming for their own ends against John Carter and his allies. ### [Salensus Oll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/salensus_oll) _rivalry_ Salensus Oll and Thurid are rival villains competing for power and control over Dejah Thoris and the situation. ### [Dejah Thoris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/dejah_thoris) _rivalry_ Thurid is a primary antagonist who repeatedly threatens and pursues Dejah Thoris, creating a hostile and adversarial dynamic. ### [John Carter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/john_carter) _rivalry_ John Carter and Thurid are mortal enemies, with Thurid constantly plotting against Carter and his loved ones. ## In the story ### [On the River Iss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/i-on-the-river-iss) Black warrior being pursued by John Carter; meets secretly with Matai Shang. ### [Under the Mountains](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/ii-under-the-mountains) Black dator being pursued by John Carter; mentioned as the target of the quest. ### [III: The Temple of the Sun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/iii-the-temple-of-the-sun) Black dator; his torch with the light combination is found and used by John Carter. ### [The Secret Tower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/iv-the-secret-tower) Abducts Dejah Thoris with Matai Shang; draws sword against Carter but flees after Matai Shang. ### [On the Kaolian Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/v-on-the-kaolian-road) Antagonist; shoots at John Carter's flier and flees toward Kaol with Dejah Thoris. ### [A Hero in Kaol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/vi-a-hero-in-kaol) Dator Thurid, he is suspicious of John Carter's agility but does not identify him. ### [New Allies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/vii-new-allies) Black dator, struck by John Carter in the throne room; complicit in holding Dejah Thoris and Thuvia. ### [X: In Durance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/x-in-durance) Black dator of the First Born; attempts to force himself on Dejah Thoris; defeated by John Carter; conspires with Matai Shang. ### [The Pit of Plenty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/xi-the-pit-of-plenty) Reveals John Carter's disguise in the audience chamber, leading to chaos. ### [Follow the Rope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/xii-follow-the-rope) Conspires with Solan to use a lever to abduct Dejah Thoris, bribing him with money. ### [Rewards](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/xv-rewards) The black dator of the First Born who kidnaps Dejah Thoris and flees with her through the tunnels and into the frozen north. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters/thurid - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/characters