John Gilbert — The Vampire Diaries Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

David Anders

Appears in

The Vampire Diaries (2009)

Role

Cameo

Relationships (2)

• John Gilbert — Father-Daughter — Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce (Nina Dobrev)

  A toxic familial bond where John's obsession with power leads to manipulation and revelation of biological ties.

• John Gilbert — Rivals — Alaric Saltzman (Matthew Davis)

  A bitter rivalry fueled by John's manipulation of Alaric and Elena, ending in violent confrontation.

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More characters from The Vampire Diaries

• Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce (Nina Dobrev)
• Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley)
• Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder)
• Jeremy Gilbert (Steven R. McQueen)
• Jenna Sommers (Sara Canning)
• Tyler Lockwood (Michael Trevino)
• Enzo St. John (Michael Malarkey)
• Matt Donovan (Zach Roerig)
• Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham)
• Caroline Forbes (Candice King)
• Klaus Mikaelson (Joseph Morgan)
• Alaric Saltzman (Matthew Davis)