Gillian Taylor, Ph.D., was a female Human born on Earth in 1948. (TOS novel: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume 1)
History
In May 1974, as a grad student in marine biology, Taylor attended the International Conference on Genetic Research and Experimentation in Rome. The conference featured some discussions on the use of genetics in preserving endangered species, which piqued Taylor's interests. While at the conference, she briefly met a "Dr. Veronica Neary" (actually Roberta Lincoln, investigating the disappearance of several Eastern-bloc geneticists). (TOS novel: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume 1)
Taylor became an expert in cetacean biology, and held the position of assistant director of the Cetacean Institute in Sausalito, California, until 1986. By her own account, Dr. Taylor had a photographic memory, able to "see words". That year, she was transported to the year 2286 along with two humpback whales, George and Gracie. (TOS movie: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home).
Taylor, an only child, lived on Irving Street in Sausalito in the 1980s, where she lived next-door to Mrs. Schimmerman. Her mother had died of cancer several years prior to 1986. (TOS short story: "Whales Weep Not")
- This story establishes Taylor was 38 in 1986, overriding previous fans' use of using actress Catherine Hicks' age to determine Taylor's.
Gillian Taylor in 2286
Shortly after her arrival in the 23rd century, she signed on to a Federation science vessel, USS Clarke[1], intent on bringing her scientific knowledge up to date. (TOS movie: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
After being transported to 2286, she became the inaugural patient of the Federation Department of Temporal Investigations' Temporal Displacement Division. (DTI novel: Watching the Clock)
When George and Gracie developed a mysterious illness, Taylor requested Montgomery Scott's aid in finding a solution to the problem. (TOS - Strange New Worlds IV short story: "Scotty's Song")
By 2287, Taylor was working for the New Cetacean Institute, a position which took up most of her time. (TOS movie: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)
In 2289, Taylor went with Kirk on a boat trip for a month while examining dolphins. Prior to the trip, she spoke with his crew about his many missions and how he was a "spectacular kisser." (TOS comic: "Debt of Honor")
In 2293, Taylor attended Kirk's memorial service that was held on the grounds of Starfleet Academy. Also in attendance were former crewmembers of the USS Enterprise and some of his other old "acquaintances". (TOS novel: The Fire and the Rose)
2299 saw the publication of a book written by Taylor. The book was titled Whales Weep Not: My 300-Year Voyage Home with George and Gracie. (ST reference: Federation: The First 150 Years)
In 2310, she headed an oceanographic study on the planet Pacifica. On her team was Harpo, the son of George and Gracie. (TOS short story: "The Hero of My Own Life")
References
External link
- Gillian Taylor article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.