Who is Sarek in Star Trek: Discovery?

Vulcan ambassador and Spock's father, known for his strict adherence to logic and duty.

Who plays Sarek in Star Trek: Discovery?

Sarek is played by James Frain.

Sarek has 4 mapped relationships in Star Trek: Discovery. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: ambassador, diplomat.

Amanda Grayson (Spouse). Spock (Child). Sybok (Child). Michael Burnham (Child).

Sarek — Adoptive Father & Daughter — Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green)
As Burnham's adoptive Vulcan father, Sarek's rigid expectations and hidden family secrets create a complex bond of duty, disappointment, and eventual reconciliation.

S1E6-S1E15: Sarek seeks Burnham's help regarding her past and Vulcan upbringing. S2E7-S2E8: Sarek's actions and secrets directly impact Burnham and Sp...
Sarek — Father & Son — Spock (Ethan Peck)
A strained father-son relationship defined by Vulcan expectations, hidden secrets, and eventual emotional reconciliation through shared trauma.

S1E6-S1E15: Sarek's expectations weigh on Spock. S2E7-S2E8: Family secrets and Talos IV healing confront their strained bond.
Sarek — Adoptive Father & Daughter — Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green)
As Burnham's adoptive Vulcan father, Sarek's rigid expectations and hidden family secrets create a complex bond of duty, disappointment, and eventual reconciliation.

S1E6-S1E15: Sarek seeks Burnham's help regarding her past and Vulcan upbringing. S2E7-S2E8: Sarek's actions and secrets directly impact Burnham and Sp...
Sarek — Diplomatic Allies — Christopher Pike (Anson Mount)
A diplomatic partnership focused on coordinating Vulcan-Federation relations and supporting signal investigation efforts.

S2E1-S2E14: Sarek coordinates with Pike regarding Vulcan-Federation relations and signal investigations.