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 (6)

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

  Kirk is the primary opponent to Khan's plans.

  Kirk is ordered to kill Harrison, but later learns his true identity and confronts him.

• John Harrison / Khan — Conflict Manipulator — Admiral Alexander Marcus (Peter Weller)

  Khan is manipulated by Marcus but ultimately turns against him.

  Khan reveals Marcus threatened his crew and forced him to develop weapons, leading to a betrayal.

• John Harrison / Khan — Conflict Captor — Dr. Carol Marcus (Alice Eve)

  Khan captures Carol during the takeover of the Vengeance.

  Khan overpowers Carol and takes control of the Vengeance, holding her captive.

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

  Pike is killed by Khan's attack.

  Harrison ambushes and kills Pike during the attack on Starfleet.

• John Harrison / Khan — Power Follower — Thomas Harewood (Noel Clarke)

  Harewood acts under Khan's orders to free his crew.

  Harewood bombs Section 31 to free his crew from Khan, showing his loyalty.

• John Harrison / Khan — Conflict Victim — Klingon (Nick E. Tarabay)

  Khan eliminates Klingon warriors during the ambush.

  Harrison kills Klingon patrols singlehandedly on Kronos.

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