T.K. Carter, ‘The Thing’ Actor Who Played Nauls, Has Died at 69

T.K. Carter, ‘The Thing’ Actor Who Played Nauls, Has Died at 69

January 10, 2026 Dread Central

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, best known to horror fans for his role as Nauls in John Carpenter’s 1982 classic The Thing, has died. He was 69.

According to reports, Carter was found deceased on Friday at his home in Duarte, California, after authorities responded to a call for service around 5:42 p.m. A death report was filed, and law enforcement...