Trevor founded and leads Trevor Philips Enterprises.
Trevor Philips
Overview
Trevor Philips is one of the three protagonists of Grand Theft Auto V, alongside Michael De Santa and Franklin Clinton. He is a violent career criminal, former military pilot and founder of Trevor Philips Enterprises. In Grand Theft Auto Online, he appears as a major contact and criminal employer.
Background
Trevor was born in Canada and had a troubled childhood marked by instability, violence and abandonment issues. He later joined the air force due to his talent for flying, but was discharged after being deemed psychologically unstable. After leaving the military, he became involved in criminal activity and eventually partnered with Michael Townley.
Role in GTA V
In Grand Theft Auto V, Trevor discovers that Michael survived the failed Ludendorff heist and is living under the name Michael De Santa in Los Santos. Their reunion reignites old conflicts, but Trevor eventually works with Michael and Franklin on several major heists, including the Union Depository job.
Role in GTA Online
In Grand Theft Auto Online, Trevor appears as a contact and employer for the GTA Online Protagonist. He is involved in contact missions and the Series A Funding heist, where he attempts to expand his drug operation through Trevor Philips Industries.
Personality
Trevor is unpredictable, violent, impulsive and extremely dangerous. Despite his chaotic nature, he values loyalty strongly and shows genuine attachment to a small number of people, especially Michael, Franklin and Patricia Madrazo.
Appearance
Trevor has a rough, unkempt appearance with a receding hairline, facial cuts, tattoos and a generally dirty style of clothing. His default look reflects his chaotic life in Sandy Shores.
Occupations
Affiliations
Trevor operates Trevor Philips Industries during the events of GTA Online.
Trevor wages war against The Lost MC in Blaine County.
Trevor destroys the O'Neil Brothers operation in Blaine County.
Trevor attempts to establish criminal business with the Los Santos Triads.
Trevor is repeatedly forced to cooperate with the FIB during GTA V.
Characteristics
Criminal Experience
Personality
Skill
Relationships
Longtime criminal partner and close friend. Their relationship is central to the story of Grand Theft Auto V.
Longtime criminal partner and close friend. Their relationship is central to the story of Grand Theft Auto V.
Fellow protagonist and ally during several major jobs in Grand Theft Auto V.
Fellow protagonist and ally during several major jobs in Grand Theft Auto V.
Trevor works with the GTA Online Protagonist during contact missions and the Series A Funding heist.
Ron is one of Trevor’s closest associates and helps run Trevor Philips Enterprises.
Wade is a loyal but frequently mistreated associate of Trevor.
Trevor develops a strong attachment to Patricia Madrazo after kidnapping her from Martin Madrazo.
Trevor comes into violent conflict with Johnny Klebitz and The Lost MC.
Mrs. Philips is Trevor Philips’ mother.
Ryan Philips is Trevor Philips’ deceased brother.
Locations
- Canada Birthplace
- San Andreas Residence
- Blaine County Base Of Operations
- Sandy Shores Home
- Los Santos Operates In
- Vespucci Beach Temporary Residence
- Vanilla Unicorn Business Property
Properties
- Trevor's Trailer Home
- Vanilla Unicorn Business Owner
- McKenzie Field Hangar Business Property
- Floyd's Apartment Temporary Residence
- Ace Liquor Meth Lab Business Property
Vehicles
Weapons
Portrayed By
- Steven Ogg Motion Capture
Notable Quotes
“What happens in the dark, comes out in the light.”
“Loyalty is the code. Kill strangers. Protect friends. Eat enemies.”
“I mourned you!”
“This is my life's work. I mean, since I was a little kid I dreamt big.”