# GetParent

Get the parent transform.

## Syntax

```cpp
TransformComponent* GetParent() const;
```

## Returns

Returns a pointer to the parent `TransformComponent`, or `nullptr` if this transform has no parent.

## Remarks

Returns the parent transform in the transform hierarchy. The parent transform affects this transform's world position, rotation, and scale.

## See Also

- [SetParent](set-parent)

## Examples

```cpp
void Example(TransformComponent* transform) {
    TransformComponent* parent = transform->GetParent();
    if (parent) {
        XC_LOG_INFO("Has parent: {}", parent->GetName());
    }
}
```