List of gay icons

This is a list of people and characters described or narrativized as gay icons by contemporary or historical media. Sappho of Lesbos was an Archaic Greek poet known for composing sentimental lyrics about women.

Find out more about some of those who have made an impact both from the past and present. 1. Alan Turing was not a well known figure during his lifetime, but today he is famous and celebrated for.