Played by: Joe Flanigan

Major 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 presents a tough exterior and hides his mathematical ability. He has a wry sense of humor and likes to pretend he's not as smart as he really is.

Sheppard tries his best to be a perfect and charming gentleman but fights with determination and with a single purpose. He distrusts authority and always goes with his gut feeling, letting his strong common sense morality lead his actions.

Sheppard possesses the rare gene that allows him to interact with Ancient technology.

Definantely everyone's favorite character, John Sheppard does a great job taking up the reigns as the comic-relief, I mean, leader of the off-world teams. He was thrown into command after the unfortunate *cough* demise of Doggett. He has a style very similar to Jack O'Neill at the SG1.