In the 1994 film adaptation of Interview with the Vampire, Lestat de Lioncourt is portrayed by Tom Cruise. He is described as a charismatic, sadistic, yet deeply lonely 18th-century French aristocrat. Driven by vanity, theatricality, and a dark, predatory joy for killing, he acts as the manipulative maker and companion to Louis.Visual & Physical CharacteristicsAppearance: He has pale, deathly white skin contrasted with long, curly, thick blonde hair and striking grey-blue eyes.Details: Like other vampires in the universe, his fingernails have a glazed appearance that resembles glass. He is six feet tall and often dressed in elegant, opulent historical garments.Personality & TraitsPredatory Nature: Unlike Louis, who is wracked with guilt and feeds mostly on animals or evildoers, Lestat relishes his vampirism, openly hunting and toying with innocent humans.The "Brat Prince": He is egotistic, dramatic, and controlling. Because he refuses to answer Louis's existential questions, their relationship is deeply turbulent.Hidden Vulnerability: Beneath his cruel and boastful exterior, Lestat possesses a profound need for companionship. He clings to his maker-child relationship with Louis, which results in extreme jealousy when Louis and Claudia try to leave him.