Whistler was the second-in-command of the Nordics on the FX original series Sons of Anarchy. Played by an unknown actor, Whistler was the best friend and right-hand man of Ernest Darby. Whistler meets his demise during his only appearance, in the series' premiere episode, "Pilot", in season one.
Biography[]
Background[]
Not much is known about Whistler but it is known that he was the second-in-command of the Nordics and best friend/right-hand man of Nordics leader Ernest Darby. Whistler was a cruel man and a racist. He was a very loyal member as shown when Ernest said in his words "he was one of my best guys".
Season 1[]
"Pilot"[]
Jackson "Jax" Teller, Vice President and Clarence "Clay" Morrow, President of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original meet up with Whistler and Ernest Darby at a diner and tell them to keep drugs out of Charming. A physical almost breaks out when Darby mocks Jax's sick son. Clay reminds Darby that they do not deal in Charming, Darby tries to reason saying that the Nords kept Harry "Opie" Winston, another member of the club safe on the inside but Clay doesn't care. They aren't in prison anymore and SAMCRO control everything. Darby says he is sure they can continue peaceful existence as SAMCRO leave.
Whistler later accompanies some members of the Mayans Motorcycle Club to a warehouse where they are storing SAMCRO's stolen guns. Upon arriving, the group realise they aren't alone. Whistler sneaks around and is able to shoot Jax in the back, Jax however, wearing a bullet proof vest is able to turn around and return fire, dropping Whistler; who bleeds out shortly after.
Trivia[]
- He is Jax Teller's first killed victim in the series.
Appearances[]
Season 1 appearances | ||||
"Pilot" | "Seeds" | "Fun Town" | "Patch Over" | "Giving Back" |
"AK-51" | "Old Bones" | "The Pull" | "Hell Followed" | "Better Half" |
"Capybara" | "The Sleep of Babies" | "The Revelator" |