Who is Gowron in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?

Klingon Chancellor, strict and traditional leader of the Klingon Empire.

Who plays Gowron in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?

Gowron is played by Robert O'Reilly.

Gowron's abilities include Klingon leadership, military strategy, political maneuvering, combat readiness, imperial decree.

Gowron has 3 mapped relationships in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: politician, tactician.

Worf (Enemy). Klingon High Council (Member of).

Alignment: Neutral
Species: Alien
Abilities: Klingon leadership, Military strategy, Political maneuvering, Combat readiness, Imperial decree

Gowron — Klingon political rivals — Martok (J. G. Hertzler)
Their rivalry pits political insecurity against respected battlefield leadership.

Gowron's political vendetta against Martok endangers the war effort and prompts a leadership change.
Gowron — Political adversaries — Worf (Michael Dorn)
Worf places military responsibility and honor above obedience to Gowron.

Gowron's vendetta against Martok endangers the war effort, prompting Worf to instigate a power shift in the Klingon Empire.
Gowron — Federation and Klingon political partners — Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks)
Their cooperation is strategic and repeatedly strained by Klingon political priorities.

Benjamin works with Klingon leadership during the Klingon-Federation conflict and later deals with Gowron's wartime decisions.