Colonist (The X-Files)
| Colonist | |
|---|---|
| A Colonist "bounty hunter" revealing his true face as a grey-like alien. | |
| First appearance | "The Erlenmeyer Flask" | 
| Last appearance | "This Is Not Happening" | 
| Portrayed by | Various actors | 
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliated with | Syndicate | 
The Colonists are an extraterrestrial species and are also the primary group of antagonists in the science fiction television show The X-Files as well as the first X-Files feature film. The mystery revolving around their identity and purpose is slowly revealed across the course of the series. In the series' plot, the Colonists are collaborating with a group of United States government officials known as the Syndicate in a plan to colonize the Earth, hence their name.