Jesse Hooker — Near Dark Character Profile

About Jesse Hooker

Ancient vampire leader who reluctantly accepts Caleb into his roaming group.

Jesse Hooker — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Alien

Abilities

Centuries of combat, Vampire regeneration, Group command

• Strength: 9/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 9/10

Character Facts

Played by

Lance Henriksen

Appears in

Near Dark (1987)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Jesse Hooker — Power Leader — Caleb Colton (Adrian Pasdar)

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

• Jesse Hooker — Alliance Leader — Mae (Jenny Wright)

  Mae is a loyal member of Jesse's vampire gang until her loyalty shifts to Caleb.

• Jesse Hooker — Romantic Partner — Diamondback (Jenette Goldstein)

  Diamondback serves as Jesse's romantic partner and hunting companion.

• Jesse Hooker — Power Leader — Homer (Joshua John Miller)

  Jesse commands Homer as part of his vampire hierarchy.

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• Caleb Colton (Adrian Pasdar)
• Mae (Jenny Wright)
• Severen (Bill Paxton)
• Plainclothes Officer (Troy Evans)
• Diamondback (Jenette Goldstein)
• Sarah Colton (Marcie Leeds)
• Police Officer at Motel (S.A. Griffin)
• Biker in Bar (Danny Kopel)
• Sheriff Eakers (Bill Cross)
• Motel Manager (Billy Beck)
• Bartender (Thomas Wagner)
• Homer (Joshua John Miller)