20 Most Popular Star Trek Characters Ever

Well, it really goes without saying. Kirk is the legend. The name Captain Kirk is as well-known as the words Star Trek. He’s the original hero, the space adventurer who we all want to be; kicking ass, seducing lurid green alien women and generally saving the day over and over again.

Kirk was a maverick, magnetic and magnanimous. The youngest captain in Starfleet history, nuisance time traveller, warrior, peacemaker and heartbreaker. He had it all.

Captain Kirk made William Shatner a superstar. As the actor aged the character evolved, becoming a more reflective executive officer, aware of his age and passing years. But he always maintained that Shatner sense of fun and frolic and there was always a new adventure just over the horizon, second star to the right and straight on till morning.