The Terminator is a fictional character and the titular antagonist of the Terminator franchise. The Terminator is a cybernetic organism, specifically a humanoid robot, designed by Skynet, a sentient artificial intelligence. The Terminator is programmed to execute missions, often involving assassination or combat, with relentless efficiency.
The Terminator has become an iconic figure in popular culture, largely due to the success of the Terminator film series, starting with the 1984 movie The Terminator, directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator. The franchise has since expanded to include multiple sequels, television series, comic books, and video games.
"I'll be back."
- The Terminator