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)

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.