Who is Butch Cavendish in The Lone Ranger?

Ruthless outlaw leader and primary threat to frontier law.

Who plays Butch Cavendish in The Lone Ranger?

Butch Cavendish is played by William Fichtner.

Butch Cavendish's abilities include ruthless intimidation, gang leadership, ambush tactics.

Butch Cavendish has 6 mapped relationships in The Lone Ranger. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Butch Cavendish — Conflict Arch Enemy — Tonto (Johnny Depp)
Tonto's guilt and beliefs make Cavendish a deeply personal enemy.

Tonto identifies Cavendish as a wendigo-like killer and gives John a silver bullet intended for him.
Butch Cavendish — Conflict Avenger — John Reid / The Lone Ranger (Armie Hammer)
John's central quest is to avenge the Rangers and stop Cavendish.

Cavendish kills Dan and the other Rangers, while John later pursues him and kills him during the train battle.
Butch Cavendish — Conflict Lawful Adversary — Dan Reid (James Badge Dale)
Dan is the Ranger responsible for bringing Cavendish to justice.

Dan captures Cavendish and transports him toward a hanging before Cavendish's gang rescues him.
Butch Cavendish — Alliance Conspirator — Collins (Leon Rippy)
Collins is initially embedded in Cavendish's criminal operation.

The plot states that Collins betrayed Dan and worked with Cavendish; Collins later attempts to help the captives escape.
Butch Cavendish — Family Brother — Cole (Tom Wilkinson)
Their family connection supports the larger conspiracy.

Cole is revealed to be Cavendish's brother during the betrayal at the silver mine.
Butch Cavendish — Alliance Collaborator — Fuller (Barry Pepper)
Fuller becomes aligned with the outlaw conspiracy.

After Cavendish is returned to Cole and Fuller's custody, Fuller sides with Cole, who is revealed to be Cavendish's partner.