Captain Jack Sparrow, the swashbuckling star of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, is a cunning and eccentric pirate captain. He's more likely to outwit his opponents with clever talk than brute force, but can handle himself in a swordfight when needed. Fueled by rum and a love for freedom, Jack Sparrow navigates the seas with his compass (pointing not to north, but to what he desires most) and his trusty ship, the Black Pearl.