The High Table is an organization that governs organized crime across the entire world in the John Wick universe. It is composed primarily of twelve individual gangs, each of whom supplies a leader to sit at the Table. Only seven of the twelve factions have been revealed in the films, including the Russian Bratva, Chinese Triad, Japanese Yakuza, Latin American cartels, and Italian Camorra, Cosa Nostra, and Ndrangheta. The High Table is considered the ultimate authority of the underworld and is feared and respected by all, including Winston Scott and even John Wick.

The High Table is the main antagonistic organization in the John Wick universe. It has existed for millennia, making it older than any other organization. The High Table provides oversight to hired guns like John Wick and provides resolution to various franchise issues with an iron fist. The High Table was responsible for ordering the $7 million hit on John Wick after he killed Santino DAntonio. It also restricted Johns use of Continental services and sent the Adjudicator to enforce its will on The Director, the Continental, and the Bowery King in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.

The Elder is the mysterious and powerful leader of the High Table who lives secluded in the desert. He is not one of the twelve members of the High Table, but he "sits above the Table". John Wick nearly died from dehydration on his search to find The Elder.

In summary, the High Table is an organization that governs organized crime across the entire world in the John Wick universe. It is composed of twelve individual gangs, each of whom supplies a leader to sit at the Table. The High Table is considered the ultimate authority of the underworld and is feared and respected by all. The Elder is the mysterious and powerful leader of the High Table who lives secluded in the desert and "sits above the Table".