Dirk Pitt
| Dirk Pitt | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | Pacific Vortex |
| Last appearance | Odessa Sea (Book #24) |
| Created by | Clive Cussler |
| Portrayed by |
Richard Jordan Matthew McConaughey |
| Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | In early novels: Director, Special Projects, National Underwater and Marine Agency. Later: Director, National Underwater and Marine Agency |
| Spouse(s) | Congresswoman Loren Smith |
| Children |
Dirk Pitt, Jr. Summer Pitt |
Dirk Pitt is a fictional character, the protagonist of a series of bestselling adventure/Thriller novels written by Clive Cussler. Dirk is an adventurer who seizes the opportunity to save the day. Through action-filled story lines, Pitt is portrayed as a man who is in love with the sea and does not fear pushing the envelope. The character is an avid collector of cars, a characteristic shared with his creator, Clive Cussler.
Dirk Eric Pitt is a renowned adventurer. Cussler describes him as tall, 6 ft 3 in (190.5 cm) with craggy looks, dark wavy hair, and possessing a rangy build. His most striking feature is his opaline green eyes, which can be both alluring or intimidating, as need be. Pitt has a commanding presence which, combined with a quick, sly wit, often infuriates those opposed to him. His comical banter with his sidekick Al Giordino during stressful situations leaves the reader with little doubt that both are confident of their abilities. While Dirk may be considered the hero of the two, Al Giordino is the man behind him.
Dirk is the son of Senator George Pitt of California. Throughout his life, there have been three women of significance: Summer Moran, Maeve Fletcher, and Loren Smith. Summer is the mother of his twin children: a son, Dirk Pitt, Jr., and a daughter, Summer Pitt. She is often described as Pitt's first real love. The daughter of deranged scientist Frederick Moran, she was believed dead by Pitt when she was lost during an attempt to rescue her father as his underwater lair collapsed. As revealed by twenty-three-year-old Dirk Pitt Jr. when the two meet in the concluding chapters of the novel Valhalla Rising, Summer in fact survived, badly maimed by the incident, and refused to seek him out because she wanted Pitt to remember her as he knew her. She gave birth to the twins shortly thereafter and raised them, naming them after their parents. Dirk met Maeve in Shock Wave. Much like Summer, Maeve was the daughter of a deranged, ruthless individual, Arthur Dorsett, and also became a mother of two. However, unlike Summer, Maeve refused to have any part in her family's dealings or her father's plan, instead deciding to strike out on her own and having her two children out of wedlock. Maeve also ends up earning a master's degree in zoology and is serving as a tour guide aboard a cruise in the Antarctic when she and Pitt first meet. During the events of Shock Wave, Maeve and Dirk pledge their deepest love for each other, but unfortunately Maeve is already fatally wounded, and dies in Pitt's arms. Pitt has had a long-term relationship with Congresswoman Loren Smith, whom he eventually marries. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, and attained the rank of major(this was changed to the U.S. Naval Academy in the film versions of Raise the Titanic and Sahara) with lifelong best friend, Al Giordino. In the novel Flood Tide, it is mentioned that he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. In the novel Pacific Vortex! it is revealed that Pitt has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two clusters, a Silver Star, a Purple Heart and many other commendations. Dirk is an accomplished pilot who is qualified to fly both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. His weapon of choice is a Colt .45-caliber M1911 semi-automatic pistol that he received from his father. His drink of choice is blue agave Tequila. Dirk believes that quality tequila should be drunk straight with salt and lime, preferring to use cheaper tequila in margaritas. He is described as wearing an orange-faced Doxa dive watch.
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