The father of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is Donner, one of Santa's lead reindeer and the most powerful of the group. Donner is a wise and strong leader who has been with Santa for many years, guiding the sleigh through storms and bad weather. Donner is also a caring father to Rudolph, who was born with a shiny red nose that shines brightly in the darkness. Donner was initially worried about Rudolph's unique nose, but soon realized its usefulness in guiding the sleigh through blizzards and fog.