- For the comic book series chapter of the same name, see Diggle (chapter).
- "I don't want there to be any confusion, Mr. Queen. My ability to keep you from harm will outweigh your comfort."
- — Diggle to Oliver Queen[src]
John Diggle (born 1977),[1] known by the mononym Diggle or Dig to Oliver Queen, is Oliver's bodyguard and chauffeur. He had a younger brother named Andy who was murdered by Deadshot.
Biography
Diggle was hired by Moira Queen after Oliver was kidnapped. At first, Oliver tried to avoid him as much as he could. In "Lone Gunman", it is revealed that he had a brother who died working as a bodyguard and thus left behind a wife. He discovers Oliver is Arrow after he is taken to Ollie's lair to recuperate after being shot by Deadshot. After this discovery, he quit his job as Oliver's bodyguard stating how he did not approve how "Oliver spent his nights". However, he later joined Oliver in "helping" Starling City, albeit mostly on the sideline, and even donned the Arrow costume in order to save Oliver from incarceration. In Trust but Verify, Diggle tried to convince Oliver that his former commanding officer, Ted Gaynor, was a good man. Unfortunately, he was wrong.
Abilities
- Extensive Military Training: John Diggle is an expert in hand to hand combatant with exceptional physical condition. A skill gained and developed through many years of training in the military. He seems to know how to handle all types of firearms and others weapons like Oliver's archery equipment. Due from his extensive training as a soldier, he has shown to be good at espionage, while spying on Moria Queen.
Trivia
- Diggle is likely named after Andy Diggle, the author of Green Arrow: Year One, upon which Arrow is largely based, as is his brother who bears the exact name.
- He is former Army Special Forces which is probably where he received his extensive hand-to-hand combat skills.
- John Diggle was the first character to know Oliver Queen's secret identity, Arrow. He discovered this in "Lone Gunman".
- He is currently the only one who has taken on the persona of the vigilante Arrow besides Oliver, although unofficially.
