This article is about the Star Fox character. For the F-Zero character, see James McCloud (Star Fox). James McCloud is a fictional character in Nintendo's Star Fox franchise. He was a legendary pilot who became the founder and leader of the original incarnation of the elite Star Fox team. James was talented in terms of combat, and unwaveringly loyal to his friends. After his apparent death, James was later succeeded as leader of Star Fox by his only son; Fox McCloud.