Tom Gibson

This article is for the titular character. For other articles sharing the same name, visit *Tom Gibson (Disambiguation)*

- Wright on Tom

## Tom Gibson

* CURRENT
* 2015
* 2020
* 2022

### Allies

Henry Redman
Emily Roses
Zack Martin
Anna Sorvino
Samantha Atkins-Sanchez

### Occupation

Student
Animator

## Other Information

### First Appearance

July 10, 2013 (general)
May 1, 2021 (online comic strips)
April 3, 2024 (Tom Gibson: Adventures in Lakeside)

### Voiced By

Shaddai K. Wright

**Tom Gibson** is the titular protagonist of the franchise with the same name.

## Personality

Tom is a middle-school aged boy with Autism who's life changes once he finds himself with his friends in Lakeside MS. He is often portrayed as upbeat and ecstatic, although sometimes a bit impulsive and prone to frustration. He is a pescatarian, eating meals such as fish, fruits, and nuts.

## Physical Appearance

Since 2020, Tom appears with an orange shirt with dark gray accents that includes a green collar finished with three yellow buttons and a light gray shirt underneath, mid-teal jeans, and light gray shoes.

## Hobbies

Tom has a knack for drawing and art. Sometimes, he even creates comics from his own experiences (a coincidence to how he represents Wright). He also partners with Henry while running a comic stand and a lemonade stand with the slogan "Lakeside's Finest Lemonade".

## Relationships

### Henry

Tom's friend Henry is the closest friend to him alongside Emily. They first met when they were very young. Since then, they've stuck together. Even though Henry can be clumsy at times, Tom may get a little annoyed, but that doesn't change the fact that they're friends.

### Emily

The second long time friend of Tom, she gets along with Tom and Henry. Occasionally, they have minor disputes, but after a while, they do settle it and continue to be friends.

### Zack

Another friend of Tom who he met in late elementary. Generally, their attitudes are exact opposites as Zack tends to be unmotivated and laid-back.

### Anna and Samantha

Friends of Tom. They first met at the beginning block at Lakeside MS. They all share slightly different relationships with Tom.

### Rosita Arches

Rival of Tom, Henry, Emily and the others, she serves as the main antagonist. Often harassing or bullying them, it's very hard for anyone to get along with her. Once, circa 2018, she tried to pull an explosive prank on Tom, but it backfired due to him plotting it first. A gift was given to her, which she snatched and opened. Inside was a tiny firecracker that exploded as soon as she opened it and ruined her dress. As she got heated, Tom just walked away whistling. Later in 2018, she tried apologizing to Tom, however, he rejected the apology as he tuned in to a radio station and began singing the lyrics to the hit song, "Apologize", by Timbaland.

## Trivia

* Was created during several amounts of doodles from 2010 to 2013. When Tom was made, he started to become used more often than other creations, eventually turning into the main focus.
* Tom was created in 2013 alongside Henry, Emily, Woof, Meow, and his family.
* Tom originally sported mixed skin with a yellow shirt, blue jeans, and red shoes with the tip of them being green. This design was dropped, because widespread criticism stated that the design looked too similar to the trademarked character "Caillou". This design was re-used for a new year's special in 2017, alongside everyone else's classical design.
* Was the short-lived mascot of FTVA (currently Juicy Melon) in 2013 while Wright was settling on a design for the television set. Tom was again used, this time, a sub-mascot from 2017-2018, and again since 2021.
* In 2015, Tom had brown skin, an orange shirt, black pants, and white shoes. In occasions, his shoes would be light gray.
* Because of an issue in 2019, he is now featured with his current design.
* Within the comic series, he has a recurring catchphrase, mostly in his mind, stating: "Oy...", and an exclamation of "Welp...".
* In 2017, it was revealed that Tom has reading glasses. This was inspired by Wright getting his glasses the same year.
* Is a resident of Southern Lakeside Ville at 16530 Water Boulevard Lakeside, USA.