In Teen Wolf, the mysterious “Alpha” in season 1 is Peter Hale , Derek Hale’s uncle and the main antagonist of that season.

Quick Scoop

  • The creature everyone calls “The Alpha” through most of season 1 is a powerful Alpha Werewolf terrorizing Beacon Hills.
  • His identity is revealed later in the season: it was Peter Hale all along, a member of the Hale family who survived the fire.

A Bit More Context

  • Peter becomes the central villain, manipulating people and attacks to build fear and draw out other werewolves and hunters.
  • At the end of season 1, Derek kills Peter, which is how Derek himself takes on Alpha status afterward.

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