Jester — Top Gun Character Profile

About Jester

Aggressor pilot instructor who challenges trainees in mock dogfights.

Jester — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Tactical instruction, Aerial combat, Mentorship, Strategic planning, Pilot evaluation

• Strength: 7.5/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Ironside

Appears in

Top Gun (1986)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Jester — Professional Instructor & Trainee — Maverick (Tom Cruise)

  Aggressor pilot instructor who evaluates and corrects Maverick's combat readiness.

• Jester — Professional Subordinate & Superior — Viper (Tom Skerritt)

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

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