To understand the role experiences of fathers with premature infants is needed as the father’s roles are changing in our society. The purpose of this study is to explore intrinsic theme and meaning of the role experiences of fathers whose first child was born premature. This phenomenological research was processed in the form of in-depth interviews with the fathers until the data is saturated. The analysis of collected data used 7 steps according to Colaizzi (1978). The results were as follows: The role experiences of fathers who first child was born premature infant displayed three themes: ‘the emotions which began after becoming the father of a premature infant’, ‘taking responsibility in caring the infant and the wife’ and ‘leading the family as the center of a family with positive mind set.’ This study was focused on the role experiences of the fathers who first child was born premature using phenomenological analysis method and will provide basic data in developing nursing intervention for effective role performance of the fathers with premature infant.