William Tanner is a fictional character in the James Bond film and novel series.

In The Man with the Golden Gun, Bill Tanner is only seen briefly in the film and is not mentioned by name until the end credits.

He appears in M's office with M and Colthorpe, discussing Francisco Scaramanga, who has sent a bullet to MI6 printed with Bond's ID number.

As Michael Kitchen was unable to reprise his role for Tomorrow Never Dies, the character of Charles Robinson was created in his stead.

He is only seen again twice, when Elektra, the true mastermind of her father's murder, contacts M to draw her in to be kidnapped, and finally at the end of the film as R is attempting to find Bond.