Weeping Angels

"They're the only psychopaths in the universe to kill you nicely."

- The Doctor

Weeping Angels are type of extraterrestrial monster featured in the Doctor Who multimedia franchise. They were introduced in the 2005 Doctor Who revival series and first appeared as a foe of the Tenth Doctor, played by actor David Tennant. They were introduced in the tenth episode of season three, which was titled, "Blink".

Description
Weeping Angels are monstrous aliens that take the form of statues. If one is looking directly at them, the cannot move. But as soon as one's perceptions are averted, they lean in for the kill.

Biology
Weeping Angels take the form of stone golems. Their physical consistency may alter, depending upon the type of statue they are appearing as. They are highly durable, but can still take damage.

Culture
They're monsters. They have no culture.

Notes & Trivia

 * Weeping Angel redirects to this page.


 * Yes, the Statue of Liberty is a Weeping Angel.


 * Weeping Angels have also appeared in the first season of the spin-off series Class.