Thomas Arthur Darvill (born 17 June 1982), known professionally as Arthur Darvill, is an English actor and musician. He is perhaps most recognised as Rory Williams, one of the Eleventh Doctor's companions in the television series Doctor Who, and as Rev. Paul Coates in Broadchurch (2013–2015). In 2013-2014 he appeared in the lead role in the theatre musical Once in the West End and on Broadway. He will appear as Rip Hunter in DC's Legends of Tomorrow, which will air in early 2016.

Biography

Darvill plays the guitar and keyboard and formed an indie band called Edmund in his teenage years, named after Edmund Pevensie, his favourite character in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He enjoys cookery and attending the theatre and music concerts. He collects taxidermy. He is close friends with his Doctor Who co-stars Karen Gillan and Matt Smith. He supports Premier League football team Aston Villa.

Darvill was one of the celebrities, along with Tom Hiddleston, Jo Brand, E. L. James and Rachel Riley, to design and sign his own card for the UK-based charity Thomas Coram Foundation for Children. The campaign was launched by crafting company Stampin' Up! UK and the cards were auctioned off on eBay during May 2014.