El Turco, or The Turk, was a Native American (either Wichita or Pawnee) guide and slave of Francisco Vasquez de Colorado. so called El Turco by the Spaniards because of his similar appearance to Turks and having a mustache which was odd for Native Americans, was a captive of Natives at Cicúique near contemporary Pecos. In spring 1541, he led the Spaniards to the city of Quivira which was said to hold gold, silver and rich textiles. After the Spaniards reached Quivira, they were disappointed to find out the stories weren't true and that El Turco had lied and conspired with the Quivirans to kill the Spaniards and their horses, In anger, Francisco Vazquez de Colorado Murders El Turco, garroting him with an iron collar.
