Captain Haddock In later volumes he is clearly retired. Throughout it all, the Captain's coarse humanity and sarcasm act as a counterpoint to Tintin's often implausible heroism. He is always quick with a dry comment whenever the boy reporter gets too idealistic. Until Haddock's introduction, Tintin's constantly positive, optimistic perspective was offset by his faithful companion Snowy. Before Haddock, Snowy was the source of all dry and cynical side-commentary for the series. Hergé, however, realised Haddock's potential as a foil to Tintin. After he brought Haddock into the series, the Captain took over the role of the cynic, relieving Snowy, and establishing
Harry Haddock in 1998. He is survived by his sons Robert and Gerard and daughter Josephine. His wife Helen died in 2011, and eldest daughter Helen-Marie died in 2004. Harry Haddock Harry Haddock (28 July 1925 – 18 December 1998) was a Scottish footballer, who spent almost his entire career with Clyde. He was also selected in the Scotland squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup. Haddock was born in Glasgow and as a left back joined Clyde in September 1949 and became a reliable fixture in the side over the following 13 seasons, latterly as captain. He enjoyed his fair share