From comedic characters to candid storytelling, LGBTQ creators continue to shape the digital landscape in vital and innovative ways. Across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, queer voices are using humor, authenticity, and activism to reach millions—and challenge how queerness is represented online.
Here are eight standout LGBTQ creators you should be following:
Rickey Thompson
Viral Monologues and Fearless Self-Expression
Rickey Thompson first captured attention with his iconic Vine-era rants, and he’s since transitioned into a multi-platform powerhouse known for his sharp wit, bold fashion, and infectious confidence. Whether he’s yelling into the camera with unapologetic flair or strutting down a runway in a high-fashion fit, Thompson brings high energy and authenticity to every post.
Openly gay and proudly himself, Thompson often blends humor with emotional vulnerability, creating content that feels both fierce and deeply relatable. His larger-than-life persona has landed him collaborations with major brands, a recurring hosting gig with friend Denzel Dion, and appearances at fashion week events around the world.
Thompson’s influence goes beyond laughs, he’s helped normalize queer expression in mainstream spaces, making space for other LGBTQ creators to be just as bold, loud, and joyful online.
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Benito Skinner (aka Benny Drama)
Pop Culture Comedy with a Queer Lens
Benito Skinner, better known as Benny Drama, rose to viral fame with his sharp celebrity impressions and outlandish characters. With a background in theater, Skinner brings satirical flair to the internet’s obsession with pop culture.
His digital alter egos, like Kooper the Intern and Jenni the Hairdresser, help explore queerness, performance, and identity through hilarious high-concept comedy. Skinner’s videos walk the line between sketch comedy and cultural critique, making him a standout LGBTQ voice.
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Grant & Ash
Couple Comedy with a Queer Twist
Known for their clever skits and real-life relationship antics, Grant and Ash are a queer couple whose chemistry has made them TikTok darlings. Their sketches offer a humorous, sarcastic take on modern society with a saucy flair.
From poking fun at shared wardrobes to the quirks of cohabitating, the duo balances chaos and cuteness in every clip creating content that feels both funny and deeply authentic.
@a_twink_and_a_redhead NAME A MORE ICONIC DUO THAN A 🏳️🌈👩🏻🦰✨ Pre-save our debut single at the link in our bio 💋 #originalsong #popstars #ate #slay #boots #gay #bestie #redhead #teaser
@a_twink_and_a_redhead Stand by my man, it’s the American Dream 🇺🇸❤️🛻🍻🌽💍 Stay tuned… #originalsong #country #couple #popstar #gba #love
@a_twink_and_a_redhead It’s such a shame the mainstream media isn’t reporting on this… 🙏❤️🎶✨ #dnc #originalsong #loveislove
Chris Olsen
Queer Lifestyle Meets Mental Health Awareness
Chris Olsen first gained attention with his daily coffee runs and quick-witted humor, but his openness about mental health and queerness has since made him a standout creator.
He frequently collaborates with pop stars like Meghan Trainor and advocates for LGBTQ mental wellness. Whether he’s dancing in his kitchen or reflecting on identity, Olsen blends levity with vulnerability in a way that resonates deeply.
@chris LOVE smores! x
@chris nailed the ending #sabrinacarpenter #juno #shortnsweet
Dylan Mulvaney
Trans Visibility with Humor and Heart
Dylan Mulvaney became a prominent voice for trans visibility with her “Days of Girlhood” series, documenting her transition with transparency, joy, and style.
While facing public backlash, Mulvaney has doubled down on self-love and advocacy, using her platform to spark conversations around gender identity and trans rights, making her one of the most influential trans creators online today.
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Alok Vaid-Menon
Artful Storytelling and Nonbinary Visibility
Alok Vaid-Menon is a gender nonconforming artist, author, and speaker whose online presence defies binaries. Their posts blend poetic reflection with bold fashion and educational insights on gender and beauty norms.
Through lectures, Instagram captions, and performance, Alok creates space for nuance and compassion in conversations around identity, making their digital platform a hub for queer intellectualism and activism.
@wearemanenough 🧡 @alokvmenon on why marginalized communities are persecuted #manenoughpodcast 🏳️⚧️ We stand with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, and non-binary communities. Today we send our love to everyone impacted by the Colorado Springs tragedy. #lgbtq #advocate #coloradosprings #clubq #pride #trans #transgenderdayofremembrance #nonbinary #transtok #genderbinary #pride #humanrights
@stylelikeu Freedom is on the other side of accepting the fullness of you! #alokvaidmenon #alok #pride #lgbtqia #queer #comingoutstory #fyp #stylelikeu #selflove #selfacceptance
Kelon Campbell (aka Terri Joe)
Drag Meets Southern Sass and Viral Comedy
Kelon Campbell, best known online as his drag persona Terri Joe, has built a massive following with his uniquely Southern, God-fearing, and hilariously judgmental character. Terri Joe first gained traction on TikTok and Omegle, where she delivers biting commentary and off-the-cuff banter with unsuspecting internet strangers and fellow creators alike.
Terri Joe is more than just a drag character, she’s a full-blown personality who blends Southern Baptist satire with queer humor. Clad in a signature headscarf and denim, Terri Joe flips the script on traditional drag by channeling deadpan, small-town Christian aunt energy.
Campbell has also used the character to spark conversations about race, queerness, and the internet’s relationship with identity performance. The result is a blend of humor and cultural commentary that makes his content uniquely impactful and endlessly watchable.
@terri_mcjoe She kinda Ate😭#terrijoe#terrijoelive#terrijoe❤️#terrijoelives#terriejoe#terrijoelivetonight#psyiconic#psyiconiclives
@terris_leftnut Ending wasn’t very Christian like Ms.Terri Joe, but see you at next sundays service ❤️❤️#terrijoe #terrijoelives #terrijoe❤️ #terrijoeedit #terrijoelivetonight #terrijoe🌈🌈 #terrijoefunnymoments #livestream #live #fypdongggggggg #fypシ #fypシ゚viral🖤tiktok #fypシ゚viral #jackgentry
Fan Engagement and Cultural Impact
These LGBTQ creators aren’t just building audiences, they’re shaping culture. Through satire, vulnerability, and everyday joy, they’ve helped expand what queer representation can look like online. Their digital spaces become communities of belonging, offering moments of laughter and understanding for millions.
Whether they’re making us laugh or think, these creators remind us of the power of being seen and celebrated, exactly as we are.
