Who is Gabriel Lorca in Star Trek: Discovery?

Captain of the USS Discovery, secretly a mirror universe Lorca with hidden motives.

Who plays Gabriel Lorca in Star Trek: Discovery?

Gabriel Lorca is played by Jason Isaacs.

Gabriel Lorca has 5 mapped relationships in Star Trek: Discovery. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Gabriel Lorca — Deception & Betrayal — Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green)
Initially a trusted commanding officer, Lorca is revealed to be a mirror-universe imposter plotting a coup, culminating in a lethal confrontation that ends his deception.
Gabriel Lorca — Commanding Officer & Executive Officer — Number One (Rebecca Romijn)
A commanding officer whose aggressive tactics clash with Number One's disciplined command style, creating operational friction and strategic disagreements.
Gabriel Lorca — Control/Interrogation — Ash Tyler (Shazad Latif)
Lorca exerts authority over Ash Tyler, controlling his movements and information as part of his strategic maneuvering.
Gabriel Lorca — Strategic Authority — Saru (Doug Jones)
Lorca exercises strategic command over Saru, directing the crew's efforts on critical war-related missions.
Gabriel Lorca — Commanding Officers & Rivals — Christopher Pike (Anson Mount)
A commanding officer whose aggressive tactics clash with Pike's disciplined command style, creating operational friction and strategic disagreements.