Widebody Transport
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Distraction; Confusion
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Diverted
Manuals; Company Policy; Aircraft
In cruise flight at FL370; heard a loud pop and observed Captain's windscreen shatter.  Pressurization remained good.  No arcing observed before or after. I referenced closest airfields; requested [expedited] descent and divert to ZZZZ.  ATC cleared us to descend to FL200 IAW QRH procedure for cracked window.  I passed the pilot flying duties to my first officer due to very limited forward visibility on my side.  Uneventful divert to ZZZZ.
Air carrier flight crew diverted after the Captain's windscreen shattered in cruise flight. In accordance with company policy and QRH procedure; they landed at the nearest suitable airfield.