Charles "Trip" Tucker III is a fictional character from the television series Star Trek: Enterprise. He serves as the chief engineer aboard the starship USS Enterprise NX-01, which is set in the early days of space exploration in the Star Trek universe. Trip is known for his expertise in engineering and his friendly, approachable personality. Trip is portrayed by actor Connor Trinneer and is characterized by his Southern charm and loyalty to his crew. Throughout the series, he develops close relationships with other crew members, including Captain Jonathan Archer and T'Pol, the ship's science officer. His character often faces challenges that test his skills and resolve.