Conner McKnight is one of the main protagonists of Power Rangers Dino Thunder. He is the Red Dino Ranger and the leader of the Dino Thunder Rangers.
Biography
The entire Dino Thunder series was a parody of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and Conner, specifically, is a mirror image of Jason Lee Scott; both are Red Rangers, both are athletes, both have Tyrannosaurus powers, and both contemplated leaving the Ranger Team to pursue other interests (whether attending a peace conference or playing professional soccer).
Conner, as the Red Dino Ranger, is known for arguably being the most powerful Ranger ever and he has had the most powerful upgrades in the history of the Power Rangers franchise.
Conner's main interest is playing soccer and he aspires to be a famous soccer star. In an episode of Power Rangers SPD, the 3 rangers travel to 2025 and at the end of the episode, Sky said that Conner became one of the most famous soccer players ever in the world. He has constantly labeled a 'dumb jock' by his fellow Ranger, Ethan James, with whom he shared a mild rivalry earlier on in the season. At first, he seems to fit the stereotype as he comes off as arrogant and self-centered. However, he is a very well-meaning and honest person who always does the right thing in the end, despite his faults.
Around the time his relationship with Ethan became more friendly, Trent Fernandez gained the White Ranger powers. Conner quickly developed a very intense rivalry with Trent. At first, the two were on opposing sides and engaged in raging fights with each other. Even after Trent joined the team, Conner was still very distrusting and uncomfortable around him, until Trent saved his life in battle with a monster.
See also
- Ryouga Hakua - Super Sentai counterpart in Abaranger
