Sting is the father of six children. He has two children with his first wife, Frances Tornelty (1976 - 1984), and four with Trudie Styler, with whom he has formed a happy relationship since 1992.

Sting's daughter from his second marriage, Eliot Paulina Sumner, also known as Coco, is a singer and formed the band I Blame Coco. Sting's son from his second marriage, Jake Sumner, became a model - his birth was depicted in the documentary film "Bring on the Night." Sting's eldest daughter, Fuschia Sumner, is an actress and director.