Barclay

Barclay is a character in Tom Swift who first appeared in Nancy Drew. He is an artificial intelligence that aids Tom Swift in his various adventures. He is voiced by LeVar Burton.

Appearance
Barclay doesn't have a specific physical appearance as he can manifest himself in any of Tom's technology.

Character
Character description from the official synopsis:


 * Created by the young genius when Tom was eight years old, Barclay has been by his side ever since — nimbly transferring himself to Tom’s smartwatch, his tablet, his laptop and even the screens of his car to offer astute encouragement and lightning-fast analysis. He’s Tom’s Hype Man, Tom’s confidante, and Tom’s friend — with a surprising depth of emotion and a journey of his own to take.

History
At the age of eight, Tom invented an AI companion and tough-love mentor that he named Barclay.

Plot summary
In The Celestial Visitor, Barclay unwittingly reveals that Tom is gay and hiding it from his father when he reads aloud a text message he sent while Tom tries to shush him.

Trivia

 * Barclay is the only AI character in the Drew-niverse.
 * He is based on Bud Barclay, a character from the Tom Swift novel series who is Tom’s best friend and sidekick who accompanies him on all his adventures.