Lt. Col. John Sheppard
As played by Joe Flanigan
Lt. Col. John Sheppard is a gifted military pilot, posted at McMurdoch Air Force Base. Sheppard once defied a direct order and flew his helicopter to rescue two Rangers trapped behind enemy lines. He tries his best to be a perfect and charming gentlemen, but fights with determination and a single purpose. He distrusts authority and always goes with his gut feeling. Sheppard possesses the rare gene that allows him to interact with Ancient technology.
