Top Ten Pirates of the Caribbean Characters

Captain Jack Sparrow

Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, is the central character in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. His eccentric and unpredictable personality is inspired by rock guitarist Keith Richards and the animated skunk Pepé Le Pew.... read more

Best character, no argument in that. Best character for me anyway... He's H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S. Every single line he says, every single step he takes, he manages to (at LEAST) make me giggle. Wobbly walking style, undying love for rum, deadly breath, arrogance, and absolute brilliance in sword fighting. Cowardice, coming up with ridiculous, pathetic yet intelligent ideas... Need I say more?
He could be the worst pirate anyone has ever heard of, but at least people have HEARD of him.

Best marksman, best planner, best face, best maneuvering and acrobatic skills. At his age, he could still do flips, jump off high places, and land on his feet. He was able to launch himself from one ship to another using a cannon. One of the best swordsmen, probably a good dancer too (Pirates of the Caribbean 4). Best at tricking, bending the rules, being a cannibal god, being a middle-aged man, swinging from ships, keeping jars, composing, singing, and drinking (the man could probably drain 27 bottles in under a minute).
Best at collecting items, being patient, privateering, and being a merchant (sorry, let me correct myself, ONCE the best merchant sailor). Best morals, once owned the best items (Sword of Cortés). Owns the best items (compass and that jar of dirt). Best pick-up lines, best at being mysterious, adapting, being anti-social, best mental person out there, and best at being confusing. Would have probably been one of the greatest meme makers, best hair, best antics, and lastly, Jack was played by the BEST actor out there: Johnny Depp.
BEST CHARACTER. DESERVES RESPECT. EVEN IF HE ain't REAL.

Hector Barbossa

Captain Hector Barbossa is a fictional character in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, portrayed by Geoffrey Rush. He appears in all five films in the series.

Barbossa debuts in The Curse of the Black Pearl as the captain of the Black Pearl and a cursed, undead skeleton. He is killed at the... read more

Barbossa is my favorite character in POTC mainly because he has goals and motivations in all movies, and I love that by the fifth movie, he rules the seas. A fantastic pirate played exceptionally well by Geoffrey Rush. Also, his rivalry with Jack is great!

Great character, very important for the whole series! Impressive sword fighting and tough piratical behavior. I also love the rivalry between him and Jack when it comes to the Black Pearl.

What makes him great is that he is a true pirate. The way he talks, moves, and fights, he actually said "ARRR" at some points. No one else can be that much of a pirate and still be an utter badass. Barbossa puts the 'Pirate' in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Davy Jones

Davy Jones is a fictional villain in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. He first appears in the second installment, Dead Man's Chest, and returns in the third film, At World's End. The character is portrayed by actor Bill Nighy using motion capture and CGI to create his iconic tentacled appearance... read more

When I was a kid, I found him terrifying, but it was also interesting to see a tragic side to him. The tentacle beard and organ-playing part is iconic and kind of funny too.
I once had a nightmare of octopus-men. I blame it all on him. (I'm a Paradise Lost fan, so I had to construct part of that sentence like the chorus of Christendom. Great song.)

My heart and soul (ha ha) go out to a tragic villain: Davy Jones. He seems cruel and heartless on the outside, but as my grandma always said, "Even though they say a man's actions speak louder than his words, sometimes a man's expressions speak louder than his actions." I believe it, especially for Davy Jones.
Also, Bill Nighy, the actor who played Davy Jones, is awesome! I LOVE YOU BILL! I also love a joke he made about his character: "I don't understand any of it, but I'm currently the world's second-best holder for playing the pipe organ with an imaginary octopus beard." #JonesAin'tDead

Will Turner

William "Will" Turner Jr. is a fictional character and one of the leading characters in the first three Pirates of the Caribbean films. He is introduced as a blacksmith's apprentice before discovering that his lineage connects him to the pirate world. Over the course of the trilogy, Will evolves into... read more

The best character in the POTC series! The reason why I became a fan of POTC and the reason why I never became a fan of On Stranger Tides since he is not in it. No Will Turner = No Pirates of the Caribbean. Will Turner is a really great and deep character created by the great actor Orlando Bloom. Thank you, Orlando!

I have met so many people who hate Will with a passion, and I don't think it is fair. Sure, they have their reasons, but Will was the reason the movies began (not Sparrow, strangely enough). Bottom line: No Will, no movie. Or at least a seriously depressing one where everyone dies and pirates take over the world.
Bonus point: Orlando Bloom. 'nough said.

Elizabeth Swann

Elizabeth Swann, portrayed by Keira Knightley, is a central character in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. She appears in The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Dead Man's Chest (2006), At World's End (2007), and Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). Elizabeth evolves from a governor's daughter into... read more

My favorite character besides Jack himself. But Jack doesn't count. He's everyone's favorite character.

Wait a minute... The mermaid got higher than the princess turned pirate? Yeah... No!

Elizabeth is an awesome, kick-butt woman, and she is so inspiring. I love her!

Joshamee Gibbs

Gibbs is the truest, most good-natured, and kind-hearted of the pirates. His mix of folksy advice, superstition, and overall loyalty gives balance to the series. If Jack is an "utter rascal," Gibbs is the utter rascal's dad.

Just a really good character and a good first mate to Jack.

I love Gibbs. He is the Luigi of Pirates of the Caribbean.

James Norrington

One of the best sword fighters in the movie. He squared off with both Jack and Will and managed to steal Davy Jones' heart. Also, he didn't deserve to die like he did. At least he did the right thing at the end.

Now that's what I call character development. He is, to me, the most real character in Pirates of the Caribbean and is incredibly well portrayed. My favorite by far!

For me, he will be my number three favourite character (after Jack and Barbossa).
His development was really nice, and I started to cry when he died.

Bootstrap Bill Turner

He's a heartbreaking character, beautifully crafted and acted.

Cutler Beckett

Ok, don't laugh, but I have a crush on this guy.

He has good hair.

Syrena

A mermaid captured by Blackbeard's crew.

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Lian

Captain Sao Feng's masseuse.

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Marina

Angelica

Ok, glad she's here. I was worried she wouldn't show at all. Jackelica fanfics are the best, and their romance scenes in the movie are a bit unerring considering it's Jack, but still pretty ok.

The daughter of Blackbeard and former love interest of Jack Sparrow.

Captain Teague

Surely one of the most feared.
Great fighter (obviously), keeper of the code, and probably one of the only two pirates Jack fears.

He is awesome.

Keith Richards. Enough said.

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Ragetti

He creeped me out as a kid, especially when he got a fork (no, a dinglehopper!) in his eye. I had no idea what his name was, but it rhymes with spaghetti, apparently. I think Goro Majima from Like a Dragon reminded me of him, and that's probably why he seemed familiar, weirdly.

He's the most important second character. He's been there since the beginning, keeping one of the 9 pieces of 8. He's been key in solving the issues and conflicts of the movies.

He is absolutely hilarious! One of my favorite characters.

Jack the Monkey

Who can forget the awesome monkey Jack? I mean, he sets off bombs and stuff, played by the magnificent "monkey" himself.

I love him. He is adorable.

We named the monkey Jack!

Henry Turner

Henry is the son of William Turner, so he naturally has to be amazing!

Marty

Marty was very loyal to his captain, Jack Sparrow. And as small as he is, he's not afraid of confrontations.

Blackbeard

Edward Teach, also known as Edward Thatch and better known as Blackbeard, was an English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of Britain's North American colonies during the early 18th century. He became notorious for his fearsome image and commanding presence during naval... read more