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| Dodo | |
|---|---|
| Doctor Who character | |
 Jackie Lane as Dorothea "Dodo" Chaplet | |
| First appearance | The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve (1966) |
| Last appearance | The War Machines (1966) |
| Portrayed by | Jackie Lane |
| Voiced by | Lauren Cornelius |
| Duration | 1966 |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Dorothea Chaplet |
| Nickname | Dodo |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | First Doctor |
| Home | Earth |
| Nationality | British (English) |
Dorothea "Dodo" Chaplet is a fictional character played by Jackie Lane in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. An Earth teenager from the year 1966, she was a companion of the First Doctor. Dodo was depicted as child-like, friendly, and upbeat, serving in a surrogate granddaughter role for the Doctor during her time in the series. Dodo travelled with the Doctor for four serials, departing in the serial The War Machines. Dodo has appeared in several spin-off productions, including Big Finish audio dramas and novels.
The character of Anne Chaplet was originally meant to take on Dodo's companion role, but following the failure of a previous companion from a time in Earth's past, Dodo was created to fulfill Anne's role. Series producer Innes Lloyd did not have room for Dodo's character in the series, and as a result scrapped the character early on into her tenure.
Following her appearance in the series, Lane found herself typecast in Dodo-like roles, resulting in her leaving acting and moving onto other jobs. Lane largely distanced herself for the series, very rarely becoming involved with conventions and interviews. Dodo was regarded as a fun addition to the series, and was considered a favorite among fans.