The 'Comfort Character' trend emerged within online fandom communities on platforms like Tumblr, Twitter, and TikTok to describe fictional characters who provide a sense of safety and emotional relief. Unlike a standard favorite character, a comfort character is someone fans turn to during stressful times or mental health struggles. The meme templates often range from shrine-style collages to simple images of the character with the label 'Comfort Character' or 'My Life Support.' This trend highlights the deep parasocial connections audiences form with media, turning fictional narratives into a source of real-world resilience and community bonding.