Alfie Clarke (born 18th November 2007 in Leeds, England) is the third actor to play Arthur Thomas, son of Laurel and Ashley Thomas in Emmerdale. Alfie began filming in September 2009 and made his on screen debut the following month after taking over the role from Billy Harrower. He made his first credited appearance in the role in December 2015. After Ashley's onscreen death, Alfie did a sponsored swim that raised over £5,000 for an Alzheimer's charity.