James — Twilight Character Profile

About James

Sadistic tracker vampire, primary antagonist in Twilight.

James — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Other

Abilities

Tracking, Vampire combat, Psychological manipulation

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 1/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Cam Gigandet

Appears in

Twilight (2008)

Role

Minor

Relationships (4)

• James — Conflict Arch Enemy — Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson)

  Fatal opposition between the Cullen patriarch and the tracker vampire.

• James — Conflict Hunter & Prey — Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart)

  Predatory dynamic where James targets Bella for sport.

• James — Conflict Opposing Forces — Jasper (Jackson Rathbone)

  Jasper's defensive role directly counters James's offensive tracking.

• James — Conflict Opposing Forces — Rosalie (Nikki Reed)

  Rosalie participates in the collective defense against James.

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