Carter’s parents are not really part of his current life in Yellowstone ; he’s an orphaned teen who was taken in by Beth and Rip, who function as his adoptive parents. In the newer spin-off coverage, the story stays focused on Carter’s bond with Beth and Rip rather than biological parents.

Quick scoop

  • Carter is treated as Beth and Rip’s adopted son in the franchise.
  • The reporting around the character does not point to a recent “parents” storyline for him; instead, it centers on his ranch life and how Beth and Rip shape his future.
  • So the simplest answer is: his biological parents are not a current plot focus, and Beth/Rip are the parental figures the show emphasizes.

Why people ask

A lot of fans use “parents” loosely here because Beth and Rip are the only parental figures Carter really has in the story. That’s why discussion about him usually sounds like a family plot, even though it’s really about adoption and ranch life.

TL;DR: Carter’s biological parents aren’t the point of the storyline; Beth and Rip are the parents the show actually centers.