The objects of the present invention are to provide a thermal transfer receiver adapted to form transferred images excellent in solvent resistance and superior in wear resistance, a method for producing the thermal transfer receiver, a method for recording an image, and a recorded image. The objects may be attained by the thermal transfer receiver which comprises a support and a receiving layer disposed on the support, and the receiving layer contains a polyethyleneimine derivative, a thermoplastic resin, and a crosslinker.