The star that the North Pole points towards is called the North Star. Currently that star is Polaris. Due to precession the North Star changes. In 12,000 years, Vega will be the North Star.
Astronomy Fact of the Day: December 25, 2018

The star that the North Pole points towards is called the North Star. Currently that star is Polaris. Due to precession the North Star changes. In 12,000 years, Vega will be the North Star.