Sulu — Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Character Profile

About Sulu

Shortened reference to Hikaru Sulu, the expert helmsman.

Sulu — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Helmsmanship, Swordsmanship, Tactical piloting, Science, Leadership

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 6.5/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 7/10

Affiliations

• Starfleet
• Star Trek universe

Quick Facts about Sulu

Full Name

Hikaru Kato Sulu

Occupation

helmsman, swordfighter, starship pilot

Nationality

San Francisco, California, Earth (present-day United States)

Origin

San Francisco, California, Earth (present-day United States)

Sulu's Known Relations

• Demora Sulu — Child
• Starfleet — Member of

Sulu appears in 8 titles

• Star Trek (1966) — character page
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) — character page
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) — character page
• Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) — character page
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
• Star Trek (2009) — character page
• Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) — character page
• Star Trek Beyond (2016) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

George Takei

Appears in

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Sulu — Professional Crewmates — Chekov (Walter Koenig)

  Both operate within the same exiled crew structure, coordinating separate missions to secure resources for the time travel return.

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