Caleb Colton — Near Dark Character Profile

About Caleb Colton

Young Oklahoma man turned vampire who struggles with his new predatory nature.

Caleb Colton — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Enhanced_human

Abilities

Vampire transformation, Horseback riding, Tractor driving

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Adrian Pasdar

Appears in

Near Dark (1987)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Caleb Colton — Romantic Protector — Mae (Jenny Wright)

  Mae acts as Caleb's romantic interest and primary protector within the vampire group.

• Caleb Colton — Power Leader — Jesse Hooker (Lance Henriksen)

  Jesse holds authority over Caleb initially, but their relationship deteriorates into open conflict.

• Caleb Colton — Conflict Enemy — Severen (Bill Paxton)

  Severen is Caleb's most immediate and violent adversary within the group.

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