Pharah’s Parentage Explained

Pharah’s dad is Sam, whose first name was revealed at BlizzCon 2017, confirming him as the father of Fareeha Amari, also known as Pharah. The confirmation of Sam as Pharah’s father came after much speculation, particularly speculation that Reinhardt might be her father due to interactions in the game, which was later debunked by Michael Chu, a lead writer at Blizzard.

Understanding Pharah’s Background

To delve deeper into Pharah’s background and address various questions surrounding her character, let’s explore some frequently asked questions:

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Reinhardt Pharah’s dad?
   No, Reinhardt is not Pharah’s dad; this was confirmed by Michael Chu during a PC Gamer Overwatch Q&A session.

2. Why doesn’t Pharah like Ana?
   Pharah might have feelings of contradiction towards Ana due to her upbringing and the nature of her mother’s work, which involves teaching combat and being a hero, conflicting with Pharah’s own desires and sense of identity.

3. Who is Ana’s daughter in Overwatch?
   Ana’s daughter is Fareeha Amari, known by her codename Pharah.

4. Who took Ana’s eye?
   Ana lost her eye during a mission where she encountered Widowmaker, hesitating to shoot when she recognized her target, leading to Widowmaker shooting her.

5. Who is the Mexican girl in Overwatch?
   The Mexican character in Overwatch is Sombra, a skilled hacker who is part of the Talon organization.

6. Is Pharah LGBTQ?
   Yes, Pharah has been confirmed to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, along with Baptiste.

7. How much older is Mercy than Pharah?
   Mercy is approximately 5 years older than Pharah, with Mercy being 39 and Pharah being 34, although their age gap appears larger in certain artwork.

8. Are Pharah and Mercy together?
   While there’s no explicit confirmation of Pharah and Mercy being in a relationship, they are often shipped together by fans, known as Pharmercy.

9. Who is Reinhardt’s daughter?
   Reinhardt is the godfather of Brigitte, the daughter of Torbjörn, and not her biological father.

10. Is Reinhardt Brigitte’s dad?
    No, Reinhardt is Brigitte’s godfather, not her biological father; her father is Torbjörn.

11. Who is Kiriko’s mom in Overwatch?
    Kiriko’s mother, Asa Yamagami, trained Hanzo and Genji of the Shimada Clan.

12. Is Pharah’s dad Native American?
    Pharah’s dad, Sam, is of Indigenous Canadian descent, making Pharah half-Indigenous Canadian.

13. What is Pharah’s real name?
    Pharah’s real name is Fareeha Amari, and she is an Egyptian soldier and security chief.

14. Who is Moira’s dad in Overwatch?
    There’s a claim that Torbjorn is Moira’s father, but this requires further confirmation from official sources.

15. Did Kiriko grow up with Hanzo and Genji?
    Initially, it was stated that Kiriko grew up with Hanzo and Genji, but given the age differences (Kiriko is 21, Genji is 37, and Hanzo is 40), this has been called into question, suggesting a need for clarification or revision of their backstory.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Pharah’s dad is Sam, an Indigenous Canadian, making Pharah half-Egyptian and half-Indigenous Canadian. The Overwatch universe is rich with complex characters and relationships, and understanding Pharah’s background adds depth to the game’s narrative, highlighting themes of identity, family, and the complexities of heroism.