John Harrison / Khan — Star Trek Into Darkness Character Profile

About John Harrison / Khan

Genetically enhanced superhuman, former Starfleet officer turned antagonist.

John Harrison / Khan — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Enhanced_human

Abilities

Superhuman strength, Genius intellect, Weapon mastery, Tactical planning

• Strength: 9/10
• Intelligence: 10/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 8/10

Affiliations

• Augment
• Star Trek universe

Quick Facts about John Harrison / Khan

Occupation

tyrant, dictator, warlord

Hair Color

Black hair

John Harrison / Khan's Known Relations

• La'an Noonien-Singh — Relative
• James T. Kirk — Enemy
• Augment — Member of

John Harrison / Khan appears in 2 titles

• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) — character page
• Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

Character Facts

Played by

Benedict Cumberbatch

Appears in

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (7)

• John Harrison / Khan — alliance — Admiral Alexander Marcus (Peter Weller)
• John Harrison / Khan — conflict — Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine)
• John Harrison / Khan — conflict — Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine)
• John Harrison / Khan — alliance — Thomas Harewood (Noel Clarke)
• John Harrison / Khan — Power Controller — Admiral Alexander Marcus (Peter Weller)

  Marcus controls Khan through lethal threats against his frozen crew.

• John Harrison / Khan — Conflict Target — Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine)

  Kirk initially pursues Harrison as a hostile threat to be captured.

• John Harrison / Khan — Conflict Assassin — Admiral Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood)

  Harrison directly orders and executes the ambush that kills Pike.

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