Blackbeard, portrayed by Ian McShane, appears in "On Stranger Tides". He is based on the historical figure of the same name. Blackbeard is a notorious pirate and Jack's most recent nemesis. He is one element retained from the novel "On Stranger Tides" by Tim Powers, from which "" draws inspiration. Blackbeard is the captain of the "Queen Anne's Revenge" and a master of black magic, who wants to find the Fountain of Youth to escape a prophecy that he will be killed by a one-legged man. With the exception of his daughter Angelica, Blackbeard has zombified his entire staff of officers to ensure their loyalty. Said by Jack to be "the one pirate all pirates fear", Blackbeard practices voodoo and has the power to command ships using his magic sword.