culture and society | January 02, 2026

John Higgins Children: Meet Pierce Higgins, Claudia Higgins, And Oliver Higgins

Pierce Higgins, Claudia Higgins and Oliver Higgins are the children of snooker star John Higgins.

John Higgins, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player and since turning professional in 1992, he has won four World Championships, three UK Championships and two Masters titles for a total of nine Triple Crown titles, putting him on a par with Mark Selby and behind only Ronnie O’Sullivan (20), Stephen Hendry (18) and Steve Davis (15).

John Higgins has won 31 career ranking titles, putting him in third place on the all-time list behind O’Sullivan (38) and Hendry (36).

John Higgins has compiled over 800 century breaks in professional tournaments, second only to O’Sullivan.

John Higgins has also compiled 12 competitive maximum breaks, placing him second behind O’Sullivan (15).

John Higgins has been ranked world number 1 on four occasions.

John Higgins Children: Meet Pierce Higgins, Claudia Higgins, And Oliver Higgins

John Higgins married Denise in 2000, and they have three children; Pierce Higgins, Claudia Higgins, And Oliver Higgins.

Pierce Higgins is the elder son of John Higgins.