Peter's Mother

Lore & Background

Elizabeth Bishop is the biological mother of Peter Bishop, born in the alternate universe. She is married to Walternate, the alternate version of Walter Bishop. When Peter acquired a rare genetic disease in 1985, Walternate worked to save him. The prime universe Walter, having watched his own son die from the same disease, crossed over intending to cure the other Peter and return him. However, after curing Peter in the prime universe, Walter and his wife (the prime universe Elizabeth) could not return him and raised him as their own. The alternate Elizabeth is mentioned in the episode "The Man From The Other Side," where Peter reunites with his biological mother after crossing to the other universe. She is also referenced when Peter learns that his prime universe adoptive mother Elizabeth committed suicide due to guilt from keeping him in that universe.

In Their Own Story

In the alternate universe, Elizabeth Bishop lived with her husband Walternate and their son Peter. When Peter fell ill with a rare genetic disease in 1985, she watched her husband work tirelessly to find a cure. Unbeknownst to her, the prime universe Walter Bishop was observing their family through a trans-dimensional window. When Walter crossed over to save Peter, he ultimately kidnapped the boy and raised him in the prime universe. Years later, in the episode "The Man From The Other Side," Peter agrees to accompany his biological father Walternate to the alternate universe. There, he reunites with his biological mother Elizabeth, who had been waiting for him. Peter lies comatose for three days to acclimate to his original world before reconnecting with her.

Reader's Guide

Elizabeth Bishop appears in the alternate universe as Peter's biological mother. She is married to Walternate and gave birth to Peter on September 18, 1978. Her son was kidnapped by the prime universe Walter Bishop in 1985 after being cured of a genetic disease. Peter eventually returns to her in season two, crossing over with Walternate and spending three days comatose before reuniting with her. The source does not provide information about her death, cause of death, or any complications during childbirth. Her role is defined by her relationship to Peter and Walternate, and her appearance when Peter returns to the alternate universe.

Did You Know?

• Peter's biological mother is named Elizabeth Bishop, the same name as his adoptive mother in the prime universe.
• She is married to Walternate, the alternate universe version of Walter Bishop.
• Peter was born to her on September 18, 1978, in the alternate universe.
• She was reunited with Peter in season two after he crossed over with Walternate.
• Peter spent three days comatose in the alternate universe to acclimate before reuniting with her.