Van Helsing

Van Helsing was a fictional character who wielded a crucifix, possibly to defend against vampires. (PROSE: The Deadstone Memorial)

The Third Doctor identified film actor Peter Cushing as "that splendid chap Van Helsing" (PROSE: A Visit to the Cinema), which was probably the role in which he used a crucifix. (PROSE: The Tomorrow Windows)

Iris Wildthyme once held a party in Hobbe's End in 1972 which Van Helsing attended. (PROSE: From Wildthyme with Love)

Behind the scenes

 * Abraham van Helsing is a character from Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
 * Cushing played numerous members of the "Van Helsing" family throughout the Hammer Dracula films. There is no indication which one is meant.
 * In addition to Peter Cushing, Van Helsing has been played by Bernard Archard, Frank Finlay and David Warner in various media.