John Riddell

John Riddell was an English game hunter who spent time in Africa in the early 20th century.

Biography
He was an acquaintance of the Eleventh Doctor and accompanied him when he discovered a Silurian Ark hurtling towards Earth in the 24th century. Riddell was eager to hunt once they discovered the ship contained dinosaurs, but was discouraged by the Doctor. Riddell displayed a chauvinistic attitude, although his stance lessened over the course of their adventure; as he began to see how capable and strong-willed Amy and Queen Nefertiti of Egypt were. Upon the conclusion of their trip, Nefertiti chose to stay with Riddell in the African wilderness. (DW: Dinosaurs on a Spaceship)

Personality
John Riddell was charming and charismatic but appeared to believe that males were superior to females although by the time he returned to Africa with Queen Nefertiti he had grown to respect both her and Amy Pond. Riddell was also somewhat disrespectful to Nefertiti, and flirted with her which would have resulted in execution if they had been in ancient Egypt. As a game hunter, Riddell was a brilliant marksman. He also actually enjoyed life threatening situations even stating that he had never been happier whilst fighting a group of dinosaurs alongside Amy.