- Members have included Ali Woodson (1983-86, 1988-96), Barrington Henderson (1998-2003), Bruce Williamson (2007-), Damon Harris (1971-75), David Ruffin (1964-68, 1982), Dennis Edwards (1968-77, 1980-83, 1987-88), Eddie Kendricks (1961-71, 1982), Albridge Bryant (1961-63), G.C. Cameron (2003-07), Glenn Leonard (1975-83), Harry McGillberry (1996-2003), Joe Herndon (2003-), Louis Price (1977-79), Melvin Franklin (1961-95), Paul Williams (1961-71), Ray Davis (1995-96), Richard Street (1971-92), Ricky Owens (1971), Ron Tyson (1983-), Terry Weeks (1997-), Theo Peoples (1992-98), Otis Williams.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
- Longtime manager is Shelly Berger.
- Mentioned in the 1981 Rick James song "Super Freak".
- Member Melvin Franklin is the uncle of Rick James.
- Not to be mistaken for the earlier "Temptations", the Long Island (NY) vocal group best known for their Top 40 hit "Barbara" (1960).
- Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7060 Hollywood Blvd.
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