John Locke
Played by Terry O'QuinnThe Survivors
A man with a mysterious past who seems reborn on the Island. A hunter, a believer, and a man searching for purpose. His unwavering faith in the Island's meaning drives the show's central philosophical conflict.
Notable Quotes
“Don't tell me what I can't do!”
“I've looked into the eye of this Island, and what I saw was beautiful.”
“We're going to need to watch that again.”
Trivia
- Terry O'Quinn won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Locke in Season 1.
- Locke is named after the English philosopher John Locke, who wrote extensively about the social contract and human understanding.
Character Arc
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First Appearance
Season 1, Episode 1Relationships
From the archives
Official Magazine29
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Podcasts135
The Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack · 40 episodes
The (Enhanced) Transmission · 13 episodes
The Official Lost Podcast · 9 episodes
Geronimo Jack's Beard · with Jorge Garcia · 2 episodes
Lost: Down the Hatch · 17 episodes
The Afictionados: Lost · 20 episodes
The LOST Boys · 18 episodes
The Storm: A Lost Rewatch Podcast · 16 episodes