# gameObject

> The game object this component is attached to. A component is always attached to a game object.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

```csharp
public GameObject gameObject { get; }
```

### Examples

```csharp
using UnityEngine;

public class Example : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Start()
    {
        print(gameObject.name);
    }
}
```