The Ultimate Doctor Who Monster or Villain: Nomination #8: The Ice Warriors

The eighth nominee first appeared in 1967 and fought the Second and Third Doctors before melting from our screen until the most recent series where the Eleventh Doctor once again had to deal with this Martian menace… They are the Ice Warriors!

This striking, militaristic race hail from the planet Mars but have twice attempted to conquer Earth. On both occasions the Second Doctor was able to foil their plans and so when they met the Third Doctor many years later and explained they had renounced violence, he was a little wary… It emerged that Ice Warriors were favouring collaboration over conquest but before long a faction returned to their old ways, spreading death and destruction on the planet Peladon.

Most recently, the Eleventh Doctor encountered the renowned Ice Warrior Skaldak on board a Russian submarine in the early 1980s. He was able to persuade the Martian not to destroy the vessel but it was touch and go for an agonising period of time… For their devious meddling in the affairs of Peladon and their attempts to invade Earth, the Ice Warriors become nominees for the title, ‘Doctor Who’s ultimate villain’!

You can find out more about the Ice Warriors and see how they’ve evolved in our exclusive Ice-gallery! You can also watch clips from their first adventure or enjoy some memorable moments, photos and more from classic stories including The Seeds of Death, The Curse of Peladon and The Monster of Peladon. You can also check out their most recent encounter with the Doctor in Cold War or if you want to show your support for them, simply download our Ice Warrior mask and wear it with pride!

Only two more contenders to go and tomorrow we’ll be bringing you the ninth monster or villain to be nominated!