Chief Cicatriz (Scar) — The Searchers Character Profile

About Chief Cicatriz (Scar)

The ruthless Comanche war chief who leads the raid that abducts Debbie. His pursuit drives the entire narrative. He is ultimately killed by Martin during the final assault, after which Ethan scalps him for revenge.

Character Facts

Played by

Henry Brandon

Appears in

The Searchers (1956)

Role

Supporting

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• Ethan Edwards (John Wayne)
• Martin Pawley (Jeffrey Hunter)
• Laurie Jorgensen (Vera Miles)
• Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton (Ward Bond)
• Emilio Gabriel Fernandez y Figueroa (Antonio Moreno)
• Debbie Edwards (Natalie Wood)
• Mose Harper (Hank Worden)
• Lt. Greenhill (Patrick Wayne)
• Lucy Edwards (Pippa Scott)
• Martha Edwards (Dorothy Jordan)
• Aaron Edwards (Walter Coy)
• Look (Beulah Archuletta)