Guinan has long been one of Star Trek's most beloved supporting characters, with Whoopi Goldberg's portrayal of the mysterious El-Aurian earning her a special place among longtime fans. First appearing in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1988, Guinan served as the bartender aboard the Enterprise-D, though her role quickly evolved into something far more important. Her extraordinary wisdom, mysterious past, and close friendship with Captain Jean-Luc Picard made her a true standout.
However, Guinan was never just an ordinary bartender. Having lived for centuries, she possessed remarkable knowledge and unusual abilities, including a heightened awareness of changes to the timeline. She's even one of the few characters capable of standing up to the omnipotent Q.
Screen Rant has previously ranked Guinan among the most powerful characters in the entire franchise, as well as one of its ten smartest, cementing her reputation as a truly formidable side character. Her enduring popularity eventually led to Goldberg reprising the role decades later in Star Trek: Picard, but now Whoopi is back again as Guinan in the upcoming release of Star Trek: Federation Fleet.
Whoopi Goldberg's Guinan is officially returning to the Star Trek franchise once again, this time as...
