Viper — Top Gun Character Profile

About Viper

Commanding officer at Top Gun who recognizes Maverick's potential and guides him.

Viper — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Military command, Tactical instruction, Strategic planning, Mentorship, Crisis leadership

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Tom Skerritt

Appears in

Top Gun (1986)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Viper — Professional Mentor & Commanding Officer — Maverick (Tom Cruise)

  Superior officer who guides Maverick through professional and personal crises.

• Viper — Professional Subordinate & Superior — Jester (Michael Ironside)

  Instructor who provides candid feedback to the commanding officer about trainees.

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