Hooker Jim was the son-in-law of tribal medicine man Curley Headed Doctor.
[1]: 225–6 During their march, Hooker Jim and his warriors killed several white settlers in revenge.
Hooker Jim then coerced Captain Jack into murdering General Edward Canby at a peace council.
[1]: 238–9 Hooker Jim was part of the "Modoc Bloodhounds" used by the Army to capture Jack.
After Captain Jack was finally captured, Hooker Jim testified against his chief in exchange for amnesty.