Dr. Frederick Chilton

Dr. Frederick Chilton is a fictional character from the "Silence of the Lambs" series, depicted as the chief psychiatrist at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. He often exhibits a blend of ambition and arrogance, emphasizing his authority within the hospital. Chilton interacts with both patients and law enforcement, sometimes with questionable ethics, and is known for his complex, sometimes antagonistic relationships with others, including the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter. His character highlights themes of professionalism, power dynamics, and moral ambiguity within forensic psychiatry.