T'Pau

T'Pau (2122-2276) was one of the greatest Vulcan leaders to have served her planet and the Federation.

In 2154, T'Pau, with the aid of Jonathan Archer, succeeded in bringing the true teachings of Surak back to her people, leading to the dissolution of the Vulcan High Command. (ENT episodes: "The Forge", "Awakening", and "Kir'Shara")

In 2160, she aided in the formation of the United Federation of Planets, and the following year she was one of the signers of the Articles of the Federation. (novels: Starfleet: Year One and Last Full Measure)

In 2247, T'Pau attended Spock's ceremony of adulthood, during which a hostage situation broke out and eventually ended in violence. This led to T'Pau turning down a seat on the Federation Council. (TOS novel: Vulcan's Forge)

Around 2250, T'Pau informed Amanda Grayson that Skon, Sarek's father, had died. (TOS novel: Sarek)

In 2267, T'Pau officiated at Spock's wedding to T'Pring. (TOS episode: "Amok Time")

In 2269, T'Pau appealed to the Federation Council to grant Spock permission to use the Guardian of Forever to retrieve Zar from prehistoric Sarpeidon. (TOS novel: Yesterday's Son)

In 2276, T'Pau died shortly after Vulcan decided against seceeding from the Federation. (TOS novel: Spock's World)


 * Although T'Pau appears to still be alive in three stories that are set after Spock's World (The Pandora Principle, Vulcan's Heart, and Excalibur: Renaissance), it isn't clear if it is the same Vulcan or another one with the same name.

Chronological Appearances

 * "The Forge" (ENT episode)
 * "Awakening" (ENT episode)
 * "Kir'Shara" (ENT episode)
 * Starfleet: Year One (novel)
 * Vulcan's Forge (TOS novel)
 * Sarek (TOS novel)
 * "Amok Time" (TOS episode)
 * Yesterday's Son (TOS novel)
 * Spock's World (TOS novel)