Dr. Daniel Covey is a supporting character in To All the Boys I've Loved Before book series and To All the Boys film trilogy. He is a recurring character in XO, Kitty. Margot's, Lara Jean's, and Kitty's father. He is portrayed by John Corbett.
Biography[]
To All the Boys I've Loved Before[]
Daniel is just there for his girls as a supportive single father. He encourages them to go out of their shell and is always there for them in their times of need.
P.S. I Still Love You[]
As Valentine's Day approaches, Daniel begins talking with the Covey family neighbour Trina Rothschild. Kitty and Lara Jean both cite that he hasn't dated since their mother died, and Lara Jean believes the relationship to be strictly platonic. Kitty, however believes that there is a possibility for romance between the two. Kitty writes a Valentine's card to Trina on her father's behalf.
Daniel later invites Trina to lunch, and she forms a close relationship with the rest of the Covey family. Daniel and Trina are later seen walking Trina's dog whilst holding hands.
To All the Boys: Always and Forever[]
In the final movie, Daniel takes his girls to Korea so they can see where their mom is from. He proposes to Trina early on in the movie and she says yes. They get married and the whole family is thrilled about the pair.
XO, Kitty[]
In XO, after Kitty finds out that she has been accepted into KISS and has one week to get to South Korea. She sits with her father, Dr. Covey, and her step-mother Trina, for an intervention and tells them about K.I.S.S. Kitty explains that after losing her mother, Eve Song as an infant, the high school her mother went to was her only chance of learning about her mother and their culture.After some intense discussion, Dr. Covey gives in and agrees to let Kitty go to Korea to be with Dae and relive her mother’s teenage years. Later, Kitty talks to her dad, informing him that she’s landed safely and she intended to surprise Dae Heon Kim at the welcome party that evening.
In OTP, Kitty phones her dad. She updates him on her rocky romances. Her father is happy to hear that she is safe. He says how proud he is that she followed her heart and learnt about her mother. This significant talk comforts Kitty.
Appearance[]
He has light skin, wavy grey hair, and blue eyes.
Personality[]
Daniel is described as a rather shy man with not many friends. He mostly spends his free time watching documentaries and cooking. It is also mentioned that he doesn't have any close friends.
Relationships[]
Family[]
Eve was Daniel's first wife but passed away after slipping and hitting her head.
After Eve's death, Daniel eventually decides to marry again and is now married to Trina.
Daniel is Margot's father. She is his oldest daughter of 3.
Daniel is Lara Jean's father. She's his second daughter of 3.
Daniel is Kitty's father. She's his youngest daughter of 3.
Others[]
When Lara Jean decides to 'fake date' Peter Kavinsky, she brings him into her home and her dad heartily welcomes him.
Trivia[]
- Eve's and his song is Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton, the first song they ever slow-danced to.
- Trina's and his song is From This Moment by Shania Twain.
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