Starbuck
Starbuck, fictional character, the scrupulous and steadfast first mate of the Pequod in the novel Moby Dick (1851) by Herman Melville.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper.
Citation Information
Article Title:
Starbuck
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
14 February 2011
Access Date:
November 13, 2026