‘Glee’ Season 5 Spoilers: Meet Adam Lambert’s Character Starchild; WATCH as Newbie Tries to Impress Kurt for Spot in Band (VIDEOS) Nov 06, 2013 01:09 PM EST. Adam Lambert plays Elliot Starchild Gilbert on Glee.. Advertisement. Not much has been revealed about Adam Lambert's Glee character but a video has finally surfaced giving Gleeks a first glimpse at Elliot Starchild Gilbert.