Benjamin Sisko

Benjamin Sisko
Star Trek character
First appearance"Emissary" (1993)
Last appearanceStar Trek: Legacy (2006)
Portrayed byAvery Brooks
In-universe information
SpeciesHuman
AffiliationUnited Federation of Planets
Starfleet
FamilyJoseph Sisko (Father)
Sarah Sisko (Mother) (Deceased)
Unnamed (Stepmother) (Deceased)
Judith Sisko (Half-sister)
SpouseJennifer Sisko (Deceased)
Kasidy Yates
ChildrenJake Sisko
Unnamed Child
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, Earth
PostingDeep Space Nine
PositionCommanding Officer
Deep Space Nine
(Seasons 1–7)
Temporary Acting Head of Starfleet Security
(Season 4)
Adjutant to Admiral Ross
Starbase 375
(Season 6)
USS Defiant
(Seasons 3–7)
RankCaptain
(Seasons 3–7)
Commander
(Seasons 1–3)

Benjamin Lafayette Sisko is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise portrayed by Avery Brooks. He was the main character of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), which was originally broadcast between 1993 and 1999. The character has also appeared in various books, comics, and video games within the Star Trek franchise.