Twilight has some amazing dads. So in honor of Father’s Day, I present to you the fathers of Twilight – and why they’re so dang awesome.

Edward Cullen

BEAUTIFUL image courtesy of DeviantArt artist Kurlee. Click on image for a link to her page.

I feel for Nessie, I really do. Can you imagine having to go to high school with your super hot, mind-reading dad? Can you imagine having a mind-reading dad in the first place? It’s a good thing that girl has everyone wrapped around her little finger because she won’t be able to get away with ANYTHING. Plus, when she’s older, she’ll have to deal with everyone in town thinking not only are her uncles and her grandfather super hot, but her father is a Greek God.

Let’s not even talk about poor Edward in High School having to hear the thoughts about not only his wife but his daughter. Poor boy. I think it’s best if the Cullens send Nessie to a separate High School than her parents. Good lord.

Real Life Fathers: Rob Pattinson – Rob said in an interview with MTV once, during filming for Twilight, that the perfect woman would have to understand that he doesn’t want kids. He doesn’t like them. Kind of hope he was kidding, Rob as a father would probably be awesome to see.

Carlisle Cullen

Peter Facinelli with his Wife Jennie Garth and their three beautiful girls.

The soul of the Cullen family, each of the Cullen “children” look to their father figure for guidance. It’s not difficult to admire Carlisle. He is everything a good father should be – loving, compassionate; a rock all the Cullens have leaned on at times.

Though not a biological father, it is beautiful how he chose a son to end his lonely existence and how he then built his family through the bonds of love even though vampires are more frequently close to animals.

Real Life Fathers: Peter Facinelli – Peter makes no secret of how much he adores his girls. He mentioned in an interview recently that he doesn’t go to many of the Twilight centric events because he’d rather be home with his family.

As a father already, his fictional children seem to gravitate towards him naturally. Peter often speaks about how they come to his house for pasta and/or a little poker.

As an added treat to his already hysterical Tweets, Peter often Tweets about his “kids say the darnedest things” moments, like any other proud papa. My favorite lately was when he tweeted that his two-year old daughter had told a friend that he was Dr. Colon from Toilet (Dr. Cullen from Twilight).

Charlie Swan

Poor Charlie. He tries so hard to be a good dad. It can’t be easy suddenly inheriting your 17 year old daughter. He might have thought he got off easy since Bella’s not one of those drama, super angsty teens, but then she had to go fall head over heels in love with a vampire. From cocking his rifle threateningly (and quite hilariously) at Bella’s beau to awkward sex talks, Charlie never shirks his fatherly duty. I’m glad that in the end Bella got to keep her relationship with her father so he gets the chance to be a doting grandpa.

Real Life Fathers: Billy Burke - Billy became a father for the first time during Twilight’s filming.

Billy Black

So your son has some anger issues. Well, that’s typical for any teenager. Say your son has some anger issues and when he gets angry he fursplodes into a gigantic wolf. Little harder. You feel for Billy throughout the whole series. First, worrying for Bella takes on a parental duty since Charlie isn’t in the know about what the Cullens really are. Then knowing his son’s fate and being unable to tell him and unable to protect him from it. Then watching his son go through heartbreak – something not easy for any parent, but with the added knowledge that Jake is not only battling for Bella’s heart, but her humanity as well.

Plus who do you think has to pay for all the clothes Jacob shreds? I mean, werewolf alpha is not as well a paying job as you might expect. AND Billy gets Paul for a son-in-law (oh, joy) AND he loses Sue to Charlie. Pshaw.

Real Life Fathers: Gil Birmingham – From what I can tell, Gil doesn’t seem to have any children but if you are a fan of Gil’s Twitter, he often tweets about his fictional son. It can be quite funny and sweet.

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I can’t believe I forgot this. A very special shout out to the co-owner of WhereIsEdwardCullen.com. Our very own Twi-Guy and favorite dad Mike Wilton. Happy Daddy’s Day Mike!

Mike, twins Cambria and Aiden and wife Misty