Gortak was a male Klingon who served as military governor of the Klingon world Krios in the mid 24th century. Gortak was killed in 2376 in battle against Kreel raiders. His service was honored by a statue by the sculptor J'lang, which was placed in the Krios capitol.

Gortak was succeeded as governor by Berolik. (KE novel: A Burning House)