In Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, what is the name of the genetically enhanced antagonist?

Khan Noonien Singh is the genetically enhanced antagonist in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Khan first appeared in the original Star Trek television episode “Space Seed,” where he was portrayed as a genetically engineered superhuman from the 20th century. Captain Kirk exiled Khan and his followers to the planet Ceti Alpha V.

The film reveals that the planet’s environment later became disastrous, and Khan blames Kirk for the suffering of his people. His desire for revenge drives the conflict involving the USS Reliant, the Genesis Device, and the Enterprise.

Khan is often remembered simply as “Khan,” but his full canonical name is Khan Noonien Singh. The character was played by Ricardo Montalbán in both the television episode and the film. He is distinct from the alternate-universe version played by Benedict Cumberbatch in Star Trek Into Darkness.