Edward Teague

Keeper of the Code of the Legendary Pirates

Father of Jack Sparrow and a pirate who upholds the code created by legendary pirates.

Quotes

  • Upholding the pirate code is our pride.
  • Son, the code is the only bulwark against betrayal.

Trivia

  • Theory that Edward Teague's name derives from real-life pirate Edward Teach (Blackbeard).
  • Gives strict impression in the movie, but depicts parent-child relationship with Jack.

Alternate names

Edward Teague Jack Sparrow's Father Keeper of the Code

Tags

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Dignified pirate appearance with long white hair and chin beard, featuring a pirate-like look and calm dignity.
Height
About 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Long white hair
  • Chin beard
  • Pirate-style clothing
Iconic items
  • Pirate hat
  • Ornately decorated staff
  • Book of the Pirate Code

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Dignified
Detailed personality
Strict with a strong sense of responsibility, takes pride in upholding the code of legendary pirates. Values family and pirate comrades while maintaining a calm and composed attitude.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Dignified
  • Responsible
  • Calm
  • Family-oriented
Motto
Uphold the pirate code and maintain justice on the seas
Talents
  • Extensive pirate knowledge
  • Tactical eye for sea battles
  • Negotiation skills
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Swordsmanship
  • Navigation skills
  • Code management
  • Strategic planning
Motivation
Uphold the code of legendary pirates and maintain order in pirate society
Habits
Habit of continuously observing surroundings even in quiet moments
Favorite foods
Rum, Seafood, Bread
Hobbies
Sailing, Studying the code
Favorite places
The sea, Port towns
Favorite colors
Black, Dark green
Music
Sea shanties
Disliked situations
Code violations, Disorder, Betrayal
Disliked foods
Sweet things

History

Backstory
Edward Teague is the inheritor of the role to uphold the code created by legendary pirates, i.e., pirate norms, and is known as the father of Jack Sparrow. As a maintainer of order in legendary pirate society, he is a character who shows a strict yet family-oriented side.
Work title
Pirates of the Caribbean
Media type
Movie

Appearance as Keeper of the Code

Significant event
Appearance as Keeper of the Code
Description
Revealed in the film as Jack Sparrow's father and administrator of the legendary pirate code.

Family reunion

Significant event
Family reunion
Description
Scene showing important family bond with son Jack Sparrow as the son of the Pirate King.

Relationships

Jack Sparrow

Child

Son. Complex relationship but deep bond.

Legendary Pirates

Legendary Pirates: leader

Media appearances

Pirates of the Caribbean series

Movie / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio

Creator name
Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Edward Teague Figure

Item name
Edward Teague Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited