Charlie Swan

Charlie Swan is a fictional character in the novel Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. He is the father of Bella Swan, the main protagonist of the novel. His occupation is a police officer and is also known as Chief Swan. His hobbies include fishing with Harry Clearwater and Billy Black, as well as watching various sports on TV.

Marriage with Renée Dwyer
Charlie was married to Bella's mother (Renée) early in both of their lives. She later had Bella, but divorced Charlie soon after; She couldn't stand the cold, dreary and wet life of living in Forks. Even after she had moved to Phoenix, Charlie was still in love with her, but had gotten passed the fact that she didn't love him.

After Bella comes to Forks
He became accustomed to living alone, except when Bella started to come up and visit him in the summer. When Bella was seventeen, she came up to live with him in Forks.

He was surprised when he found out Bella was dating Edward, but consents to Bella's choice. When Edward leaves suddenly and Bella falls into a depression, he loses his trust in Edward, and make it very clear that he is no longer welcome when he comes back. Charlie wishes Bella would choose Jacob over Edward, but appears to once again accept Edward when he marries Bella.

Discovering the Mythological World
Soon after Bella gave birth to her daughter, Jacob surprised Charlie by changing into a werewolf right in front of him. He began to explain how there were werewolves and vampires in the world, but Charlie told him to only tell him what he needed to know. Charlie later came to talk to Bella, and met Renesmee. But he didn't know she was his biological granddaughter, as Edward said she was his niece who they had adopted.

Sue Clearwater
Charlie also appears to have entered into a relationship with Sue Clearwater.

Movie Portrayal
It has been announced that Billy Burke will be potrying Charlie in the up coming Twilight film.