List of fictional double agents
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Double agents have appeared many times in fiction. Note: This list also includes reverse agents, triple agents, and quadruple agents.
Film
- Riley Hicks (Fast & Furious 6) - Initially introduced as an ally of Luke Hobbs, Hicks is later revealed to be a mole working for Owen Shaw.{{Cite web |last=Bucksbaum |first=Sydney |date=April 10, 2017 |title=7 FAST AND FURIOUS Characters That Should Miraculously Return to the Franchise |url=https://nerdist.com/article/7-fast-and-furious-characters-that-should-return-to-the-franchise/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=Nerdist |language=en-US}}
- Martin Walker (White House Down) - A member of the Secret Service who assists in an attack on the White House.
- Joanna Worth (G20) - The Secretary of the Treasury, who conspires with Edward Rutledge to attack the President.{{Cite web |last=Peerez |first=Jessica |date=April 11, 2025 |title=G20's Plot May Be Ridiculous, But It Sure Is Entertaining From Start to Finish |url=https://movieweb.com/g20-ending-explained/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=MovieWeb |language=en}}
Television
- Nicholas Brody (Homeland) - A sergeant who enters Congress to influence the U.S. military.
- Double Trouble (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power) - A shapeshifting mercenary who aids both She-Ra's rebellion and Hordak's forces.{{Cite web |last=Damore |first=Meagan |date=October 21, 2019 |title=She-Ra Casts Jacob Tobias as Non-Binary Mercenary, Double Trouble |url=https://www.cbr.com/she-ra-jacob-tobias-double-trouble/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=CBR |language=en}}
- John Garrett (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) - Initially introduced as a member of S.H.I.E.L.D., Garrett is later revealed to be a Hydra sleeper agent known as the Clairvoyant.{{Cite web |last=Strom |first=Marc |date=April 8, 2014 |title=Exclusive: Brett Dalton on Agent Ward's New Role in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. |url=http://marvel.com/news/tv/2014/4/8/22302/exclusive_brett_dalton_on_agent_wards_new_role_in_marvels_agents_of_shield. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411230731/http://marvel.com/news/tv/2014/4/8/22302/exclusive_brett_dalton_on_agent_wards_new_role_in_marvels_agents_of_shield. |archive-date=April 11, 2014 |access-date=May 8, 2025 |publisher=Marvel.com}}
- Kaldur'ahm/Aqualad (Young Justice) - A member of the eponymous team who infiltrates the Light to gather information.{{Cite web |last=Morrison |first=Matt |date=November 4, 2021 |title=Young Justice Calls Itself Out For Using The Same Story For 4 Seasons |url=https://screenrant.com/young-justice-season-4-traitor-story-repeat-joke/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}
- Alex Krycek (The X-Files) - Introduced as an ally of Fox Mulder, Krycek is later revealed to be working for the Smoking Man.
- Lauren Reed (Alias) - Introduced as a member of the National Security Council, Reed is later revealed to be a double agent for the Covenant.
- Rose (American Dragon: Jake Long) - A member of the Huntsclan, a cult that hunts magical creatures. Rose later betrays the Huntsclan after falling in love with Jake Long.{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Alexandra |date=November 1, 2022 |title=10 Animated Couples Who Were Doomed From The Start |url=https://www.cbr.com/animated-relationship-doomed/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=CBR |language=en}}
- Grant Ward (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) - Introduced as a member of S.H.I.E.L.D., Ward is later revealed to be a double agent for Hydra.{{Cite magazine |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |date=October 29, 2014 |title='Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' star Brett Dalton: Can Ward ever be trusted? |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/10/29/agents-shield-brett-dalton-ward-escape-spoilers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101134905/http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/10/29/agents-shield-brett-dalton-ward-escape-spoilers/ |archive-date=November 1, 2014 |access-date=May 8, 2025 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}
Literature
- Captain America (Marvel Comics) - During the "Secret Empire" storyline, Captain America is brainwashed and forced to act as a sleeper agent for Hydra.{{Cite web |last=George |first=Joe |date=February 18, 2025 |title=The Divisive Captain America Comic That Defined Sam Wilson as Cap |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/comics/captain-america-sam-wilson-secret-empire-marvel/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=Den of Geek |language=en-US}}
- Terra (DC Comics) - A princess with the ability to manipulate the earth who infiltrates the Teen Titans on Deathstroke's behalf during the "Judas Contract" storyline.{{Cite web |last=Valentine |first=Evan |date=August 30, 2016 |title=Deathstroke Explained: Meet the DCEU's New Villain |url=https://collider.com/deathstroke-explained/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=Collider |language=en}}
Video games
- Axel (Kingdom Hearts) - A member of Organization XIII who works against the group to stop Marluxia and Larxene from overthrowing its leadership while having motives of his own.{{Cite web |last=Martino |first=Audrey Di |date=March 27, 2023 |title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories Had A Seriously Underrated Story |url=https://www.dualshockers.com/is-kingdom-hearts-chain-of-memories-important-worth-playing/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=DualShockers |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=bitmob |date=October 31, 2011 |title=Axel’s Growth in Kingdom Hearts |url=https://venturebeat.com/gbunfiltered/true-character-growth-axel-throughout-the-kingdom-hearts-series/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}
- Paul Denton (Deus Ex) - Initially a member of the anti-terrorist group UNATCO, Denton later defects to the terrorist group NSF, acting as a mole on their behalf.
- Revolver Ocelot (Metal Gear) - Initially appearing as a member of the terrorist group FOXHOUND, Ocelot allies with various groups throughout his appearances, including the Philosophers, the KGB, and the CIA.{{Cite web |last=Scarpinito |first=Robert |date=March 11, 2019 |title=The Entire Metal Gear Timeline Explained |url=https://www.svg.com/147452/the-entire-metal-gear-timeline-explained/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=SVG |language=en-US}}
- Wei Shen (Sleeping Dogs) - A police officer who infiltrates the Sun On Yee triad to destroy it.{{Cite web |last=Moriarty |first=Colin |date=August 14, 2012 |title=Sleeping Dogs Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/14/sleeping-dogs-review |access-date=May 8, 2025 |website=IGN |language=en}}