Which McDonald’s character was known for stealing Filet-O-Fish sandwiches?

Captain Crook was the McDonald’s character known for stealing Filet-O-Fish sandwiches.

Captain Crook was part of the McDonaldland cast, a group of fictional characters used in McDonald’s advertising from the early 1970s. His pirate-themed appearance connected him with the chain’s Filet-O-Fish product, giving that sandwich a dedicated character in the brand’s fantasy world.

His role followed a broader McDonaldland pattern in which characters were linked to particular foods or restaurant ideas. The Hamburglar was associated with hamburgers, while early Grimace was associated with milkshakes.

Captain Crook is sometimes confused with the Hamburglar because both were portrayed as food thieves. Their targets were different, however. Captain Crook’s distinctive product association was the Filet-O-Fish, making him one of the more specialized characters in McDonaldland branding.