Dirk Pitt

Dirk Pitt
Dirk Pitt adventure novels character
First appearanceThe Mediterranean Caper
Last appearanceClive Cussler's The Devil's Sea
Created byClive Cussler
Portrayed byRichard Jordan, Matthew McConaughey
Voiced byScott Brick
In-universe information
Full nameDirk Eric Pitt
GenderMale
OccupationIn early novels: Director, Special Projects, National Underwater and Marine Agency.
Later: Director, National Underwater and Marine Agency
WeaponColt .45-caliber M1911
SpouseCongresswoman Loren Smith
Significant othersSummer Moran, Maeve Fletcher
ChildrenDirk Pitt Jr.
Summer Pitt
RelativesSenator George Pitt (father) Percival Nash (maternal uncle)
Nationality United States

Dirk Pitt is a fictional character created by American novelist Clive Cussler and featured in a series of novels published from 1976 to 2021. Pitt is a larger-than-life hero reminiscent of pulp magazine icon Doc Savage. Pitt is a citizen of the United States, on loan from the United States Air Force with the rank of Major, after serving in the Vietnam War as a pilot. He manages to find adventure with his childhood best friend, Al Giordino, despite ending up with an ostensibly desk-bound role as the head of the National Underwater and Marine Agency. Pitt has a commanding presence, a quick wit, and a considerable collection of classic cars.