James Tiberius Kirk, often known as Captain Kirk, is a fictional character in the Star Trek media franchise. Originally played by Canadian actor William Shatner, Kirk is best known as the captain of the starship USS Enterprise in the original Star Trek series (1966–1969).
Star Trek: Created by Gene Roddenberry. With William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols. In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
All 8 Actors Who've Played Captain James T. Kirk In Star Trek
From birth to death, James Kirk was the glue that held the Star Trek franchise together. While he was far from the first captain of the Enterprise, Kirk's unique methodology revolutionized the way a starship captain approached leadership, and he was almost always right in the end.
Two days following the Paramount Skydance merger officially closing in August 2025, it was revealed that a couple of Star Trek movies were in the works. And one DOES include Captain Kirk and crew.
More than fifty years after "Star Trek" first aired, William Shatner's Captain Kirk remains one of the most enduring figures in science fiction. His leadership style, blending confidence with decisiveness, set a standard few have matched.
Comic Book Resources on MSN: Star Trek's Captain Kirk gets a shocking redesign ahead of major twist
Star Trek's Captain Kirk gets a shocking redesign ahead of major twist
ComicBook.com: Star Trek Fans Turn on Captain Kirk 47 Years Later After Major Realization
Star Trek fans are coming around to the idea that Captain Kirk wasn't a very nice guy based on his actions in one instance.
Star Trek Fans Turn on Captain Kirk 47 Years Later After Major Realization
AOL: How Two ‘Star Trek’ Fan Stories Captured Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock’s Eternal Bond
How Two ‘Star Trek’ Fan Stories Captured Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock’s Eternal Bond
Comicbook.com: 40 Years Later, Star Trek Just Confirmed Captain Kirk’s Greatest Legacy
To understand Kirk’s strangest legacy, you have to understand the delightful story of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. One of the most whimsical Star Trek stories of all time, this saw Captain Kirk and ...
AOL: The One Star Trek Captain You'd Actually Want As Your Commanding Officer Isn't Kirk Or Picard
Captain Kirk and Captain Picard next to each other in Star Trek: Generations - Oli Scarff/Getty Images "Star Trek" has been with us since 1966, and every "Star Trek" series has brought us shining ...
The One Star Trek Captain You'd Actually Want As Your Commanding Officer Isn't Kirk Or Picard
KARE 11: How 'Star Trek: DS9' Was Able to Meet Up With Captain Kirk and the Original Enterprise Crew (Flashback)
How 'Star Trek: DS9' Was Able to Meet Up With Captain Kirk and the Original Enterprise Crew (Flashback)
MSN: William Shatner: The Only Actor To Play Older Captain Kirk In Star Trek
William Shatner originated Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series, and recent events in Star Trek mean Shatner will always hold one record as Kirk. Shatner portrayed Kirk in three ...
William Shatner: The Only Actor To Play Older Captain Kirk In Star Trek
Comicbook.com: Star Trek TOS Actor Explains How William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Broke a Golden TV Rule
Star Trek TOS Actor Explains How William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Broke a Golden TV Rule
IGN: The Resurrected Captain Kirk Takes Command in Star Trek: The Last Starship #3
Star Trek: The Last Starship is easily one of the most exciting Trek projects to come along in recent memory, as it reveals what happens when Captain James T. Kirk is resurrected in the 31st Century.
The Resurrected Captain Kirk Takes Command in Star Trek: The Last Starship #3
collider: Captain Kirk Is Finally Returning to Star Trek — But There's a Catch
Captain Kirk Is Finally Returning to Star Trek — But There's a Catch