William Gibson
Background
Cornelius Hickey is a subordinate officers' steward on the HMS Terror in the Discovery Service for the British Royal Navy.
During the events of The Terror: Season 1 Episode 2 Gore played by Edward Ashley
Lt. John Irving catches Cornelius Hickey having sex with Gibson. Irving orders Hickey to repair Francis Crozier's toilet and when he leaves, Gibson worries that Irving will tell on them, but Hickey doesn't think he will due to Irving's religious ideology.
During the events of The Terror: Season 1 Episode 3 The Ladder played by Edward Ashley
June, 1847, Hickey sees Gibson ask to speak with Irving. Hickey confronts Gibson and Gibson breaks off their relationship. Hickey brags that he had a drink with Crozier and Gibson points out, Crozier will drink with anyone.
During the events of The Terror: Season 1 Episode 5 First Shot a Winner, Lads played by Edward Ashley
Hickey asks Gibson questions about what the officers on ship are discussing. Hickey gives Gibson, David Young's ring which he stole and again asks Gibson to find out information.