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For a list of characters from the comics, see Lists of Marvel Comics characters.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe that involves productions of superhero films and television series. These productions star various titular superheroes; they are independently produced by Marvel Studios and are based on characters that appear in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The shared universe, much like the original Marvel Universe in comic books, was established by crossing over common plots, settings, casts, and characters.

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Main article: Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: A–L

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Main article: Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: M–Z

Minor characters

• Algrim (portrayed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), also known as Kurse, is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a Dark Elf, and Malekith's lieutenant. He is one of the few Dark Elves who survived the catastrophe that almost wiped out their race. He is physically stronger and more durable than Thor, due to having his abilities enhanced with the Kurse Stone, enabling him to survive blows from Mjölnir, although Loki kills him with a black hole grenade. He appears in the film Thor: The Dark World and the Disney+ series Loki (archival footage).
• Ammit (motion-captured by Sofia Danu, voiced by Saba Mubarak) is the imprisoned Egyptian goddess that resembles a humanoid version of her classical depiction whom Arthur Harrow plans to release. Ammit is known as "The Devourer of the Dead" and plans to cast her preemptive judgement on all of humanity. She appears in the Disney+ series Moon Knight. She is based on the Egyptian goddess of the same name.
• Arishem (voiced by David Kaye) is a Celestial who created the Eternals and the Deviants. He makes his first appearance in Eternals. He is based on the character of the same name.
• A group of Asgardian actors perform a play, "The Tragedy of Loki of Asgard" (portraying Loki's "death" in Thor: The Dark World, for Odin, in reality a disguised Loki). The actors play "Thor" (portrayed by Chris Hemsworth's real-life brother Luke Hemsworth), "Odin" (portrayed by Sam Neill), "Loki" (portrayed by Matt Damon), "Jane Foster" (portrayed by Gabby Carbon), and "Sif" (portrayed by Charlotte Nicdao). The actors first appear in Thor: Ragnarok and will return in Thor: Love and Thunder, joined by an actor playing "Hela" (portrayed by Melissa McCarthy).
• Att-Lass (portrayed by Algenis Perez Soto) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a Kree member of Starforce, and their stealth and raid specialist. He uses twin pistols as weapons. Att-Lass accompanies Yon-Rogg, Starforce, and some Kree soldiers to Earth to find Carol Danvers where it was discovered that the late Mar-Vell had hidden some Skrull refugees. He seems reluctant to bring Carol Danvers in once she has discovered her history. After Carol Danvers shorts out the implant that limited her abilities, Att-Lass joins Starforce and the Kree soldiers in fighting her, but is subdued. He appears in the film Captain Marvel.
• Ayesha (portrayed by Elizabeth Debicki) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. She is the high priestess of the golden-skinned Sovereign race. She hires the Guardians of the Galaxy to protect Anulax Batteries from the Abilisk, but after Rocket steals several of the batteries with the intention to later sell them, she becomes enraged and sends her fleet of Omnicraft to kill them. In a mid-credit scene, she is seen observing the gestation of a new member of the Sovereign race, and names it Adam. She first appears in the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2; as well as in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Hunter B-15 (portrayed by Wunmi Mosaku) is an agent of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), who is a brainwashed variant who later remembers her family. As of 2022, the character has appeared in the Disney+ series Loki.
• Laura Barton (portrayed by Linda Cardellini) is based on the character of the same name from the Ultimate Marvel comics and Mockingbird from the Earth-616 comics universe. A former S.H.I.E.L.D agent, she is the wife of Clint Barton, and the mother of Cooper, Lila, and Nathaniel Barton. To protect themselves, Laura and her children live in secrecy (unbeknownst to the Avengers). However, the Avengers visit the Barton farm in Age of Ultron, and Laura mentions that she is pregnant with their third child. Clint decides to retire from the Avengers to be with his family, and Laura later gives birth to their son Nathaniel. In 2018, she and all three Barton children become victims of the Blip, but are brought back to life in 2023. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers: Endgame; as well as in the Disney+ series Hawkeye.
• Georges Batroc (portrayed by Georges St-Pierre) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He is an Algerian mercenary and pirate at the top of Interpol's Red Notice, as well as a former DGSE agent who scored 36 kill missions before being demobilized by the French government. As of 2022, the character has appeared in the film Captain America: The Winter Soldier; as well as in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and in the animated series What If...?
• Eleanor Bishop (portrayed by Vera Farmiga) is the wealthy mother of Kate Bishop. After her first husband Derek dies in 2012, she becomes engaged to Jack Duquesne in 2024. She appears in the Disney+ series Hawkeye. She is based on the character of the same name.
• Ralph Bohner (portrayed by Evan Peters) is a "recast" version of Pietro Maximoff. Agatha Harkness possesses him, imbuing him with Pietro's super-speed and forcing him into playing the role, in order to discover how Wanda created the hex. He was initially introduced as "Agnes"' unseen husband, who was frequently mentioned whenever Agnes needed a punchline for a laugh line. He was freed from Agatha's control when Monica Rambeau removed a magical necklace he was wearing. He appears in the Disney+ series WandaVision. Peters previously portrayed a different incarnation of the character named Peter Maximoff in 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series.
• Blackagar Boltagon / Black Bolt (portrayed by Anson Mount) is the Head of the Inhuman Royal Family and King of Attilan, whose voice can cause destruction with the slightest whisper. He is based on his comic book counterpart. He first appears in the Marvel Television series Inhumans, before returning in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as a member of the Illuminati on Earth-838 before being killed by Wanda Maximoff.
• Isaiah Bradley (portrayed by Carl Lumbly), based on the character of the same name, is an elderly super soldier who served in the Korean War, during which time he was sent behind enemy lines to fight the brainwashed Bucky Barnes, whose metal arm he damaged. After rescuing other black super soldiers who were being held prisoner, he was imprisoned by the US government and Hydra for 30 years, experimented on, and his existence kept a secret, with not even Steve Rogers knowing of him. A nurse helped him escape by forging his death and he went into hiding. He first appears in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, where he lives in Baltimore with his grandson Eli (portrayed by Elijah Richardson). He refuses to help Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes when they seek him out, revealing his hatred for the government and contempt for the idea of a Black man becoming Captain America. Later, he is provided with his own memorial and statue in the Smithsonian Institution with Wilson's help.
• Ellen Brandt (portrayed by Stéphanie Szostak), is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. She is a war veteran who lost her arm in battle before A.I.M. founder Aldrich Killian injects her with the Extremis virus, which grants enhanced regenerative capabilities. She and Eric Savin attack Tony Stark, but Stark is able to cause an explosion that sends Brandt flying into a set of power lines, fatally electrocuting her. She appears in the film Iron Man 3.
• Elizabeth "Betty" Brant (portrayed by Angourie Rice) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Brant is a student at Midtown School of Science and Technology. This version of the character, in terms of appearance, bears a similarity to Gwen Stacy, having long blonde hair and often wearing a black headband. She is Liz's best friend, and host of the school's news report. In 2018, she is a victim of the Blip, but is revived to life in 2023. She enters a relationship with Ned Leeds in Europe, however they break up at the end of the trip, but maintain a friendship. As of 2022, the character has appeared in three films: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home, and the second season of the web series The Daily Bugle, as the website's newest unpaid intern.
• Jackson Brice (portrayed by Logan Marshall-Green) is based on the Marvel Comics character Montana and the Shocker. He is a member of Adrian Toomes' criminal enterprise who wields a modified version of Brock Rumlow's vibro-blast emitting gauntlet and calls himself the "Shocker". After a weapons deal with Aaron Davis attracts Spider-Man's attention, Toomes fires him for his recklessness, to which Brice threatens to expose their operation. In response, Toomes fires one of Phineas Mason's weapons at Brice to intimidate him, but inadvertently disintegrates him instead. Following this, Toomes gives his vibro-gauntlet to fellow associate Herman Schultz. He appears in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming.

• Eddie Brock (portrayed by Tom Hardy) is an investigative journalist from an alternate reality who is transported to the MCU in Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), and appears in the mid-credits scene of Spider-Man: No Way Home. He returns to his universe, and unknowingly leaves a piece of his symbiote Venom behind. He is based on the character of the same name.
  • Venom (voiced by Hardy) is an extraterrestrial symbiote from an alternate reality. A piece of him is unknowingly left behind in the MCU when returning to his universe along with his host Brock. He is based on his comic book counterpart. Hardy reprises his roles from Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
• Bron-Char (portrayed by Rune Temte) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a Kree Empire operative and a member of Starforce. In addition to being an expert at hand-to-hand combat, he jokes about finding Korath attractive. After Carol Danvers fights the Supreme Intelligence's control and burns out the implant that limits her abilities, she fights Starforce and subdues Bron-Char. He appears in the film Captain Marvel.
• Sonny Burch (portrayed by Walton Goggins) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a "low-level criminal-type" who wants Pym's technology to sell on the black market. He has henchmen (consisting of Uzman, Anitolov, Knox and FBI agent Stoltz) and is the owner of a restaurant (presumably as a front). Sonny attempts to buy Hank Pym's quantum technology, but gets turned down by Hope van Dyne. Sonny's men subsequently battle the Wasp and Ant-Man. He later manages to get information out of Scott Lang's friends (Luis, Kurt and Dave) via his "truth serum" concoction. He appears in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp.
• Mitchell Carson (portrayed by Martin Donovan), is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is the head of defense at S.H.I.E.L.D. while secretly working for Hydra. When Hank Pym discovers S.H.I.E.L.D. has been trying to replicate his Pym particles, he confronts Carson, Peggy Carter, and Howard Stark. Decades later, Carson allies himself with Pym's former protege-turned-adversary, Darren Cross, who has managed to successfully replicate the Pym particles. During a confrontation among these parties, Carson absconds with the particles. He appears in the film Ant-Man.
• Charlie-27 (portrayed by Ving Rhames) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is the captain of a Ravager Clan, distinguished by their mustard yellow garbs. He appears in the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
• Dr. Helen Cho (portrayed by Claudia Kim) is a world-renowned Korean geneticist and the leader of the U-GIN Research Group. She is called upon to assist the Avengers with her research and technology in the war against Hydra, treating Clint Barton's injuries. Later, she is approached and brainwashed by Ultron to create a new body for him using vibranium and synthetic tissue, this body becoming Vision. She first appears in the film Avengers: Age of Ultron.
• Clea (portrayed by Charlize Theron) is a sorceress from the Dark Dimension who comes to Earth to enlist Doctor Strange's help. She makes her first appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. She is based on the character of the same name.
• Dr. Curt Connors (portrayed by Rhys Ifans), also known as Lizard, is an Oscorp scientist from an alternate reality who attempted to engineer a regeneration serum to help regrow limbs and human tissue, but was transformed into a large reptilian monster. Ifans reprises his role from the film The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) in Spider-Man: No Way Home. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Dave (portrayed by Tip "T.I." Harris) is a friend of Scott Lang and Luis who works as Lang's getaway driver during heists. He enjoys playing poker and watching football. He later teases Hank Pym about the heist they pulled in his house before he became one of his employees. The character has appeared in two films: Ant-Man, and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
• Aaron Davis (portrayed by Donald Glover) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a low-level criminal with a sense of morality. He attempts to buy high-tech firearms from Herman Schultz and Jackson Brice, only to be interrupted by Spider-Man. The hero later confronts Aaron, webs his hand to his car, and questions him regarding Adrian Toomes' plans. Aaron gives information about a sale with his former acquaintance Mac Gargan, and admits to wanting to keep the weapons off the streets to protect his nephew. Spider-Man leaves, leaving Aaron trapped to his car. In a deleted post-credits scene, Aaron tries to use his keys to get the webbing off, without success. He calls his nephew to say that "he's not gonna make it". He appears in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming.
• Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus), also known by her nickname Val, is an influential contessa, based on the character of the same name. Introduced in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode "Truth", she approaches John Walker after he is stripped of the mantle of Captain America following his killing a member of the Flag Smashers. She expresses sympathy for his situation and tells him that the people she works for may have use for his services. She later convinces Walker to take up the mantle of the 'U.S. Agent'. De Fontaine returns in the post-credits scene of Black Widow as Yelena Belova's handler, recruiting her for a mission to kill Clint Barton. In Hawkeye, it's revealed that the Contessa's client who requested this mission is Eleanor Bishop.
• Death Dealer (portrayed by Andy Le), based on the character of the same name, is a Ten Rings assassin and Shang-Chi's martial arts mentor during his youth. He accompanied Razor Fist and the Ten Rings in acquiring Xialing's pendant where he fought Shang-Chi before Wenwu broke up the fight. During the battle of Ta Lo, Death Dealer is the first person killed by the forces of the Dweller-in-Darkness, prompting the Ten Rings into forming a truce with the Ta Lo villagers. He appears in the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
• Jacques Dernier (portrayed by Bruno Ricci) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name (who debuted in the series Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos by Stan Lee). He appears in the film Captain America: The First Avenger as a French member of the Howling Commandos, and returns in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Rhomann Dey (portrayed by John C. Reilly) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a member of the Nova Corps and contact to Star-Lord and the Guardians of the Galaxy. He is promoted to the rank of Denarian due to his actions during the Battle of Xandar. He appears in the film Guardians of the Galaxy.
• Max Dillon (portrayed by Jamie Foxx), also known as Electro, is an Oscorp electrical engineer from an alternate reality who gained electric powers after falling into a batch of electric eels. Foxx reprises his role from the film The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014). As of 2022, the character has appeared in the film Spider-Man: No Way Home.
• Dormammu (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch and an unidentified British actor) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a primordial inter-dimensional entity and ruler of the Dark Dimension. He wields apocalyptic levels of supernatural power. Dormammu seeks to absorb all other universes into his Dark Dimension and turn the victims into Mindless Ones. The Zealots misinterpret this eternal existence as a benevolent longevity, and Dormammu gives them some of his power. Doctor Strange uses the Time Stone to trap himself and Dormammu in an endless loop, where he offers a bargain and dies when the entity refuses. Desperate to escape this loop, Dormammu accepts the bargain to end it in exchange for taking his Zealots from the Earth and never returning to it. This version of Dormammu appears as a massive face made of rippling mystical energy, with his full form never seen. He appears in the film Doctor Strange and the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• General Dreykov (portrayed by Ray Winstone) is a high-ranking officer in the Soviet Armed Forces who acts as the Red Room's overseer and father and superior to Taskmaster. He is killed by Yelena Belova in 2016. He appears in Black Widow, after being previously mentioned in The Avengers.
• Timothy "Dum Dum" Dugan (portrayed by Neal McDonough) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and is a recurring member of the Howling Commandos within the MCU. He first appears in the film Captain America: The First Avenger and later returned in the One-Shot and TV series both titled Agent Carter, as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Jack Duquesne (portrayed by Tony Dalton) is the fiancée of Eleanor Bishop, the nephew of Armand III, and CEO of the shell corporation Sloan Limited. Along with his uncle, he attends a black market auction of items stolen from the Avengers compound in 2024, and steals Ronin's retractable sword. Jack later assists Hawkeye in fighting the Tracksuit Mafia during Kate Bishop's fight with Kingpin. He appears in the Disney+ series Hawkeye. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Eitri (portrayed by Peter Dinklage) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is the King of the Dwarves, an ancient race of skilled forgers and blacksmiths who hail from the realm of Nidavellir. Atypically to his traditional diminutive form, the MCU's version of Eitri is depicted at a giant's size (although he still refers to his race as Dwarves). Thor comes to him on Nidavellir asking for a new weapon after Mjölnir was destroyed by Hela. Eitri reveals that Thanos forced the Dwarves to produce the Infinity Gauntlet, before slaughtering the entire race except Eitri, destroying his hands to render him unable to forge anything ever again. Thor, Groot, and Rocket all help Eitri create the new weapon, Stormbreaker. He appears in Avengers: Infinity War and the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Matthew Ellis (portrayed by William Sadler) is the President of the United States. He is kidnapped on board Air Force One by Eric Savin via the "Iron Patriot" armor. He becomes a hostage of Aldrich Killian's fake terrorist attack before being rescued by Tony Stark and James Rhodes. He is also one of the targets marked by Alexander Pierce's Helicarriers before being saved by Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson, and later is seen in viral marketing videos for an interview. As of 2022, the character is seen in the films Iron Man 3 and Captain America: The Winter Soldier as well as the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and in the WHIH Newsfront viral marketing campaign.
• Eros (portrayed by Harry Styles), also known as Starfox, is the brother of Thanos. He makes his first appearance in Eternals. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Dr. Abraham Erskine (portrayed by Stanley Tucci) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. The character is depicted as the creator of the super soldier serum, being responsible for the origin of Steve Rogers as Captain America and Johann Schmidt as the Red Skull. Before being assassinated by Hydra agent Heinz Kruger, Erskine motivates Rogers to always remain as a good man in his heart. He appears in the film Captain America: The First Avenger and the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Christine Everhart (portrayed by Leslie Bibb) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Everhart was created by John Jackson Miller and Jorge Lucas who depicted her as working in the Daily Bugle within the comic book. She plays a more prominent role in the MCU first as a news reporter for Vanity Fair in Iron Man and Iron Man 2 and later as a news broadcaster for WHiH World News in the WHIH Newsfront viral marketing campaign and in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• James Montgomery Falsworth (portrayed by JJ Feild) is based on the Marvel Comics character which became the first Union Jack created by Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins. He appears in the film Captain America: The First Avenger as a British member of the Howling Commandos, and returns in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• John Flynn (portrayed by Bradley Whitford) is a senior agent of the Strategic Scientific Reserve. After the end of World War II, Peggy Carter is among the agents stationed under him though he never assigns her to field work. Though he wants to officially punish her after she goes against orders and successfully retrieves the mysterious Zodiac serum, she is promoted to head of S.H.I.E.L.D. alongside Howard Stark, with him now working under her. He appears in the One-Shot Agent Carter and the Disney+ animated series What If...?.
• Dr. William "Bill" Foster (portrayed by Laurence Fishburne) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a physicist, and the former Giant-Man. He was Hank Pym's assistant on "Project Goliath" and is Ava Starr's surrogate father after Elihas Starr's death. In the present, Bill teaches quantum physics at UC Berkeley when he encounters his former employer, Scott Lang, and Hope van Dyne. When Ava restrains Pym, Scott and Hope, Bill states that he has been working to cure Ava by obtaining quantum energy from the quantum realm. As Pym knows that Bill's plan will affect Janet van Dyne's rescue, Hope and Hank manage their escape. When Scott Lang goes into the quantum realm, Hank talks Bill down and states that he will find a way to help stabilize Ava as Hank's ants see Bill out. After Janet is rescued from the quantum realm and gives some of her energy to stabilize Ava, Bill takes Ava away as Hank still vows to find a way to help stabilize Ava for good. He appears in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp.
• MacDonald "Mac" Gargan (portrayed by Michael Mando) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a professional criminal and one of Adrian Toomes' potential buyers. In the wake of an encounter with Spider-Man, Gargan is arrested by the FBI and vows revenge, seeking out new allies to help him kill Spider-Man. He approaches Toomes in prison on the basis of certain rumours, wanting to know Spider-Man's identity to settle personal scores. Toomes denies that he knows it, however. He appears in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming.
• Corvus Glaive (voiced and portrayed [via motion capture] in live-action by Michael James Shaw; voiced in animation by Fred Tatasciore) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is Thanos' adoptive son. He joined his father in his quest for the six Infinity Stones, initially attacked the Statesman with his siblings and helped to kill the Asgardians aboard and retrieve the Space Stone. While attempting to retrieve the Mind Stone from Vision with Proxima Midnight, they are met in battle and defeated by Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, and Sam Wilson. During a second attempt, Midnight leads the Outriders in attacking the Avengers on the ground to distract from Glaive infiltrating Shuri's lab to attack her, which leads Vision to come to her defense and tackle Glaive out of the lab. Rogers intervenes in the fight, but Glaive incapacitates the former before Vision kills the latter. An alternate version of Glaive travels through time with Thanos' army to stop the Avengers, only to be killed by Okoye. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. An alternate version of Glaive appeared in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Maya Hansen (portrayed by Rebecca Hall) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. She is a scientist and a developer of the Extremis virus. She then works for Aldrich Killian who uses the virus as a weapon. She is later killed by him after she turns on him and has a change of heart. She appears in the film Iron Man 3.
• Roger Harrington (portrayed by Martin Starr) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. At Culver University, he grants Bruce Banner access to the computers in exchange for some pizza. After graduating, he goes on to become a science teacher at Midtown School of Science and Technology and the coach of its Academic Decathlon Team. He goes as a chaperone on a school sponsored trip to Europe. Among his students are: Peter Parker, Flash Thompson, Michelle Jones, Ned Leeds and Betty Brant. He appears in the films The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
• Tyler Hayward (portrayed by Josh Stamberg) is the acting director of S.W.O.R.D., having taken over from Maria Rambeau following her death. Following the Blip, he is shown to have animosity against superheroes, viewing Wanda Maximoff as dangerous which leads to him kicking colleague Monica Rambeau off the Westview investigation for having defended Wanda. He is revealed to have lied to Monica, FBI agent Jimmy Woo, and astrophysicist Darcy Lewis earlier about Wanda and has been working on a secret project dealing with Vision. The project culminates with Vision being reactivated by exposure to Wanda's powers from a drone. His plan to eliminate Wanda with Vision, however, fails when Wanda's Vision restores the real Vision's memories. When the Hex is partially taken down, Darcy stops Hayward from ramming the twins, and he is arrested for tampering with evidence and removed from S.W.O.R.D.. He appears in the Disney+ series WandaVision.
• He Who Remains (portrayed by Jonathan Majors) is the creator of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), which he founded after a multiversal war. He resides in the Citadel at the End of Time and is ultimately killed by Sylvie. He makes his first appearance in Loki, and is based on Immortus and He Who Remains from the Marvel Comics. A variant of him, Kang the Conqueror, will appear in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
• Sergeant major Lemar Hoskins (portrayed by Clé Bennett), also known as Battlestar, was the partner of John Walker, the new Captain America. Hoskins and Walker served together in Operation Enduring Freedom and Hoskins laments that they could have saved a lot of lives had they been super soldiers. During a fight with the Flag Smashers, Karli Morgenthau punches him into a concrete pillar, killing him. He appears in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Howard the Duck (voiced by Seth Green) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is an anthropomorphic duck who used to be one of the Collector's specimens. He was briefly shown later joining in the Battle of Earth of the fight against Thanos. As of 2022, the character has appeared in three films: Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Avengers: Endgame; as well as in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Jason Ionello (portrayed by Jorge Lendeborg Jr.) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Ionello is a former student at Midtown School of Science and Technology and the co-host of Midtown News with Betty Brant. In 2018, he is a victim of the Blip, but is revived to life in 2023. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
• Edwin Jarvis (portrayed by James D'Arcy) was the butler and trusted ally of Howard Stark, and helped Peggy Carter in her mission of clearing his master's name when Johann Fennhoff attempted to convince the SSR Stark was guilty of treason. Gaining a thirst for adventure as a result, Jarvis volunteered to assist Carter once again when Whitney Frost threatened the world due to being consumed with Darkforce. However, when his beloved wife was almost killed by Frost, Jarvis was forced to reevaluate his future. Over the years, he served as a support figure during the childhood of Tony Stark. When Jarvis eventually died, the young Stark paid tribute to him by naming his A.I. system J.A.R.V.I.S. after him. He is based on his comic book counterpart. The character was introduced in the television series Agent Carter, before appearing in film for the first time in the Phase Three film Avengers: Endgame.
• Jon Jon (portrayed by Ronny Chieng), is Xialing's right-hand man and announcer at her underground fighting club. He later joins the Ten Rings after Xialing assumes leadership and restructures it. He appears in the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
• Gabriel "Gabe" Jones (portrayed by Derek Luke) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He appears in the film Captain America: The First Avenger as an African-American member of the Howling Commandos, and returns in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Kazimierz "Kazi" Kazimierczak (portrayed by Fra Fee) is a prominent member of the Tracksuit Mafia. He is the second in command and personal sign interpreter to Maya Lopez, who has been his friend since childhood. He appears in the Disney+ series Hawkeye. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Harley Keener (portrayed by Ty Simpkins) is a child from Tennessee who, in 2012, assists Tony Stark following the destruction of his mansion and the ongoing attacks by the "Mandarin". In 2023, Keener appears as a young man at Stark's funeral. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Iron Man 3 and Avengers: Endgame (cameo).
• Khonshu (motion-captured by Karim El Hakim, voiced by F. Murray Abraham) is the Egyptian moon god, an outcast amongst the gods for waging a "one-god war on perceived injustices", thus necessitating him to find and use his avatar, Marc Spector. He appears in the Disney+ series Moon Knight. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Korath (portrayed by Djimon Hounsou) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He was a member of the Starforce during the Kree-Skrull War before becoming Ronan's enforcer, during which he turns against Thanos and fights the Guardians of the Galaxy, only to be killed by Drax the Destroyer. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel. An alternate version of Korath appeared in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Kro (voiced by Bill Skarsgård) is a Deviant who despises the Eternals. He is later killed by Thena. He makes his first appearance in Eternals. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Krugarr is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a Lem, a race of extremely long-lived worm-like creatures. He is a sorcerer and a captain of his own faction of the Ravagers. He was also one of the members of Stakar Ogord's faction in the past. He appears in the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
• Heinz Kruger (portrayed by Richard Armitage) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. The character is Red Skull's top assassin and kills Abraham Erskine. He appears in the film Captain America: The First Avenger, and returns in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Kurt (portrayed by David Dastmalchian) is a friend and roommate of Scott Lang and Luis who works as the team's hacker during heists. He, Luis and Dave are together known as the "Three Wombats". In 2021, David Dastmalchian revealed Kurt's last name was "Goreshter". As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp. An alternate version of Kurt appeared in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Dr. List (portrayed by Henry Goodman) is a Hydra scientist who conducted experimentation on Loki's scepter and the Maximoff twins. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (mid-credits cameo) and Avengers: Age of Ultron; as well as the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Maggie (portrayed by Judy Greer) is the former wife of Scott Lang, the mother of his daughter Cassie Lang and the wife of Jim Paxton. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
• Mainframe (voiced by Miley Cyrus), based on the character of the same name, is an artificial intelligence and Ravager captain as well as a member of Stakar Ogord's original team. It appears in the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 speaking through a disembodied robot head.
• Gideon Malick (portrayed by Powers Boothe) is an original character playing a small role as one of the members of the World Security Council in The Avengers. He later reprises his role in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as a more recurring cast member and is revealed as a secret member of Hydra within the series.
• Mar-Vell (portrayed by Annette Bening) is a reimagining of the Marvel Comics character of the same name. A Kree scientist who rejected her species' war with the Skrulls, Mar-Vell fled to Earth in the 1980s and adopted the alias of Dr. Wendy Lawson, a physicist at Project Pegasus. Using the Tesseract, she sought to develop an experimental engine that would have allowed the Skrulls to settle beyond the reach of the Kree Empire. She is killed by Yon-Rogg, though she is able to instruct Carol Danvers to destroy the engine before Yon-Rogg is able to seize the device. The Supreme Intelligence later takes on her appearance while conversing with Danvers. She appears in the film Captain Marvel.
• Flint Marko (portrayed by Thomas Haden Church), also known as Sandman, is a small-time crook from an alternate reality who received sand-like abilities following an accident. Church reprises his role from the film Spider-Man 3 (2007) in Spider-Man: No Way Home. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Martinex (portrayed by Michael Rosenbaum), based on the character of the same name, is a member of Stakar Ogord's team of Ravagers. He visits Yondu on Contraxia along with Stakar to remind him that he is in exile for breaking the Ravagers' code. After Yondu sacrifices himself to save Peter Quill, Martinex and Stakar are moved by his sacrifice, and he and the other Ravagers attend his funeral. The two of them decide to bring the rest of the team back together to honor him as seen in the mid-credits scene. He appears in the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
• Phineas Mason (portrayed by Michael Chernus) is a weapons maker and part of a salvage company alongside Adrian Toomes, Herman Schultz and Jackson Brice. When the salvaging company goes out of business due to Damage Control, Mason helps Toomes steal leftover technology from the Avengers' battles and build advanced weapons out of the technology, such as Toomes' flight suit and modified versions of Brock Rumlow's vibro-blast emitting gauntlets. While his assistants were defeated by Spider-Man and arrested by the authorities, Mason's fate is left unknown. He appears in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Rick Mason (portrayed by O-T Fagbenle) is an ally from Romanoff's S.H.I.E.L.D. past. He makes his first appearance in Black Widow. He is based on the character of the same name.
• William "Billy" Maximoff (portrayed by Baylen Bielitz and Julian Hilliard) is Wanda Maximoff and simulacrum Vision's son, and the twin brother of Tommy Maximoff. He has magical powers similar to his mother's, meaning that he can hear people's thoughts, and senses Vision crossing the Hex barrier. Due to Wanda's powers, he is born in under a day, and is physically ten years old by the end of the following day. Although he disintegrates when the Hex comes down, his voice is later heard by Wanda whilst studying the Darkhold. He appears in the Disney+ series WandaVision and as his Earth-838 counterpart in the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Thomas "Tommy" Maximoff (portrayed by Gavin Borders and Jett Klyne) is created by Wanda Maximoff as her son, along with the simulacrum of Vision as his father, and twin brother Billy in her Hex in Westview, New Jersey. He has superspeed powers and like Billy, he is born in a day, and aged to ten by the next. Although he disintegrates when the Hex comes down, his voice is later heard by Wanda whilst studying the Darkhold. He appears in the Disney+ series WandaVision and as his Earth-838 counterpart in the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Proxima Midnight (voiced and faced by Carrie Coon, and portrayed [via motion capture] by Monique Ganderton) is Thanos' adoptive daughter, based on the character of the same name. She joined her father in his quest for the six Infinity Stones, initially attacked the Statesman with her brothers, helping to kill the Asgardians aboard in order to retrieve the Space Stone. While attempting to claim the Mind Stone, she and Corvus Glaive attack Wanda Maximoff and Vision, but are repelled by Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, and Natasha Romanoff. During a second attempt at the Infinity Stone, Proxima fights Romanoff and Okoye, but is ultimately killed by Maximoff. A past version of Midnight travels through time with Thanos' forces to stop the Avengers from foiling his plans. However, they are all disintegrated when Tony Stark uses the Infinity Gauntlet. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. An alternate version of Midnight appeared in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Miek is a Sakaaran insectoid warrior, based on the character of the same name. This version of the character is a larva-like creature as opposed to a humanoid roach, and initially uses an exoskeleton equipped with blades in combat. Having been freed from the Grandmaster's prison, Miek fights alongside Thor and Korg and joins the Asgardian people in their journey to Earth after the destruction of Asgard. Along with Korg, he survives Thanos' attack on the Asgardian starship and the Blip. He finds a new home with the Asgardians in New Asgard in Norway. Miek participates in the final battle at the destroyed Avengers Headquarters against Thanos and his army. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Endgame, as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...? He will return in the upcoming film Thor: Love and Thunder.
• Minn-Erva (portrayed by Gemma Chan) is based on the Marvel Comics character Doctor Minerva. She is a Kree tactical sniper and a member of Yon-Rogg's Starforce team along with Carol Danvers (who at that time is known simply as Vers) whom she has strong animosity towards. Minn-Erva accompanies Starforce and some Kree soldiers to Earth where it was discovered that Mar-Vell had hid some Skrull refugees. During the final battle, she pilots a fighter and attempts to catch up with and shoot down a ship being flown by Maria Rambeau and housing several refugee Skrulls. Maria outmaneuvers Minn-Erva and shoots her down, killing her. She appears in the film Captain Marvel.
• Anton Mogart (portrayed by Gaspard Ulliel) is a wealthy antiquities collector living in Egypt and an old acquaintance of Layla El-Faouly. He appears in the Disney+ series Moon Knight. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Jim Morita (portrayed by Kenneth Choi) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He appears in the film Captain America: The First Avenger and in the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as an Asian-American member of the Howling Commandos, and returns in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Matt Murdock / Daredevil (portrayed by Charlie Cox) is a blind lawyer operating in New York City who specializes in legal defense against civilians, particularly super-powered individuals. He also operates as a masked crimefighter known as Daredevil. He comes to the legal aid of Peter Parker, who was falsely incriminated for Mysterio's death in London. Murdock successfully manages to clear Parker of all of his criminal accusations and charges, but assures him that it won't cause a shift in public opinion on Spider-Man. He is based on his comic book counterpart. The character was introduced in the television series Daredevil and The Defenders, before appearing in film for the first time in the Phase Four film Spider-Man: No Way Home. He will return in the upcoming Disney+ series Echo.
• N'Jobu (portrayed by Sterling K. Brown) was the younger brother of T'Chaka, the King of Wakanda and an agent of the War Dogs. After betraying his own people and aiding Ulysses Klaue with getting vibranium out of Wakanda with the intention of allowing oppressed people to possess its power, N'Jobu was confronted and killed by T'Chaka. His only son Prince N'Jadaka (Erik Killmonger) saw the whole thing and planned to avenge his death and finish his work by becoming King. He appears in the film Black Panther.
• Jackson Norriss (portrayed by Scoot McNairy) is a member of the Ten Rings terrorist organization who goes undercover as a reporter to break Trevor Slattery out of Seagate Prison and punish him for impersonating the Mandarin during the events of the film Iron Man 3. He appears in the One-Shot All Hail the King. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Cull Obsidian (voiced and portrayed [via motion capture] by Terry Notary) is loosely based on Black Dwarf created by Jonathan Hickman and an adopted son of Thanos. In this incarnation, he is equipped with a chain hammer and an arm blade. He and Ebony Maw go to retrieve the Time Stone from Doctor Strange, who protects it with a spell that only expires in the event of his death. In the ensuing battle, Maw kidnaps Doctor Strange, while Wong tricks Obsidian into jumping through a portal, severing his hand as Obsidian tries to return. He is rescued off-screen and his hand replaced by a cybernetic replacement by the time of the final battle in Wakanda. Bruce Banner later defeats him in the Hulkbuster armor by sending him flying into the Wakandan energy shield, incinerating Obsidian on impact. A past version of Cull Obsidian appears in Avengers: Endgame, again at Thanos's side; he is stepped on and killed by Scott Lang during the final battle. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. An alternate version of Obsidian appeared in the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Stakar Ogord (portrayed by Sylvester Stallone) is a legendary Ravager captain and the leader of the Stakar Ravager Clan. Ogord saved Yondu Udonta from a life of slavery to the Kree and welcomed him to the Ravagers, but was later forced to exile him for engaging in child trafficking, thus violating the Ravager code. He joins the other Ravager clans at honoring Yondu during his funeral after his sacrifice to save Peter Quill. In a mid-credits scene, Stakar and Martinex reunite with their old teammates Charlie-27, Aleta Ogord, Mainframe, and Krugarr. He is based on the character of the same name. As of 2022, the character has appeared in the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. He will return in the upcoming films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
• Aleta Ogord (portrayed by Michelle Yeoh) is a Ravager captain, and the wife of Stakar Ogord, as well as a member of his team. She appears in the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. She is based on the character of the same name.
• The Other (portrayed by Alexis Denisof) is an original character from the MCU and is the grim leader of an alien race called the Chitauri. He is a servant of Thanos and uses telepathic powers in The Avengers. He is later killed by Ronan the Accuser. He appears in The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy.
• Jonathan Pangborn (portrayed by Benjamin Bratt) is a former Master of the Mystic Arts who was trained by the Ancient One but later chose to leave Kamar-Taj as he only wanted to heal his paralysis. During the post-credits scene of Doctor Strange, Karl Mordo drains him of his magic and his ability to walk, as Mordo claims that there are too many sorcerers. He appears in the film Doctor Strange.
• Karun Patel (portrayed by Harish Patel) is Kingo's human valet, a former vampire hunter who has been in Kingo's service for 50 years since mistaking him for one and trying to stake him. He makes his first appearance in Eternals.
• James "Jim" Paxton (portrayed by Bobby Cannavale) is a police officer in the San Francisco Police Department, the husband of Maggie Lang (Scott Lang's ex-wife), and the stepfather of Cassie Lang. He works alongside another police officer, Officer Gale (portrayed by Wood Harris). As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
• Colonel Chester Phillips (portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Phillips leads the Strategic Scientific Reserve during World War II. He is initially skeptical of Dr. Erskine's choice to administer the Super Soldier Serum to Steve Rogers, but later has a change of heart after witnessing Rogers' heroic actions. Phillips is one of the founders of S.H.I.E.L.D., along with Peggy Carter and Howard Stark. He appears in the film Captain America: The First Avenger and the Disney+ animated series What If...?
• Pip the Troll (voiced by Patton Oswalt) is an ally of Eros. He makes his first appearance in Eternals. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Meredith Quill (portrayed by Laura Haddock) is the mother of Peter Quill and the ex-lover of Ego. She meets Ego, falls in love with him and become pregnant with their son. She enjoys pop music, and gives Peter her Walkman, along with her mixtapes. She later dies of brain cancer, unaware that the tumor was caused by Ego, to ensure that she was not a distraction to him. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Guardians of the Galaxy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. She is based on the character of the same name.
• Irani Rael (portrayed by Glenn Close), also known as the Nova Prime, is the leader of Nova Corps. She leads the Corps to victory with the help of the Guardians of the Galaxy when Ronan the Accuser attempts to destroy her home planet of Xandar with the Power Stone. She first appears in the film Guardians of the Galaxy. She is based on the character of the same name.
• Captain Maria "Photon" Rambeau (portrayed by Lashana Lynch) is a former United States Air Force pilot and a single mother of Monica Rambeau. She becomes best friends with Carol Danvers, who was presumed dead for six years, after a plane accident. Maria was reunited with Danvers during the Kree-Skrull War and helped Danvers to remember her early life. Later, she helps found S.W.O.R.D. and becomes its Director until she dies of cancer in 2020. She appears in the film Captain Marvel and is referenced in the Disney+ series WandaVision. In Earth-838, Rambeau took up the mantle of Captain Marvel instead of Carol Danvers, serving as a member of the Illuminati. This version is killed by Wanda Maximoff in the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
• Razor Fist (portrayed by Florian Munteanu), based on the character of the same name, is a high-ranking Ten Rings agent with a steel blade for a hand. Razor Fist is sent by Wenwu to take Shang-Chi's pendant. Then he engages Shang-Chi when the Ten Rings target Xialing's pendant until Wenwu breaks up the resulting conflict. Razor Fist later accompanies him and Ten Rings on the assault on Ta Lo. When the Dweller-in-Darkness escapes his seal, Razor Fist orders the Ten Rings into working with the Ta Lo villagers to help battle the Dweller and his minions as he replaces his blade with one made of dragon scales. When Xialing takes over the Ten Rings and restructures it, Razor Fist retains his old position. He makes his first appearance in the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
• Ravonna Renslayer (portrayed by Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is a former Minuteman for the TVA codenamed Hunter A-23 who rose from the ranks to become a respected judge; she oversees the Loki variant investigation. Prior to joining the TVA, she was a vice-principal called Rebecca Tourminet in Fremont, Ohio. She first appeared in the Disney+ series Loki. She is based on the character of the same name.
• Dr. Reed Richards is a scientist and inventor who has been dubbed "The Smartest Man Alive" by his peers. His Earth-838 counterpart (portrayed by John Krasinski) makes an appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and is based on the character of the same name. He is a member of the Illuminati, which seek to pass judgment on Earth-616's Strange and America Chavez for their roles in the possible destruction of the Multiverse. Richards is killed by Wanda's chaos magic, alongside other Illuminati members when Scarlet Witch infiltrates their headquarters to kidnap Chavez. The MCU counterpart of the character will be introduced in the upcoming film Fantastic Four.
• Rintrah (voiced by Adam Hugill) is a minotaur-esque being from R'Vaal who is a student at Kamar-Taj. He makes his first appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He is based on the character of the same name.
• William Ginter Riva (portrayed by Peter Billingsley) is a former Stark Industries employee who is ordered by Obadiah Stane to replicate Tony Stark's arc reactor. Years later, he joins Quentin Beck's crew to wreak havoc across Europe, helping him masquerade as a superhero named Mysterio, and controlling his drones. Following Mysterio's death, he leaks the identity of Spider-Man to J. Jonah Jameson, and uploads a copy of Mysterio's software onto a flash drive. He appears in Iron Man and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
• Elizabeth "Betty" Ross (portrayed by Liv Tyler) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. She is the first love interest of Bruce Banner and the daughter of General Ross. The character appears in The Incredible Hulk and the Disney+ animated series What If...?, voiced by Stephanie Panisello.
• Eric Savin (portrayed by James Badge Dale) is a former Lieutenant Colonel and Aldrich Killian's right-hand man who undergoes the Extremis treatment to enhance his combat skills and give himself various fire-based powers as well as a regenerative healing factor. He turns Jack Taggart into a human bomb as part of a terrorist attack, injuring Happy Hogan in the process. Savin then leads an assault on Tony Stark's mansion and later accompanies Ellen Brandt to Tennessee to recover evidence involving Extremis, though Stark is able to survive both times. After James Rhodes's capture, Savin poses as the Iron Patriot to board Air Force One to kidnap President Matthew Ellis. While he succeeds in this task, Iron Man kills Savin before he can escape. He appears in the film Iron Man 3. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Herman Schultz (portrayed by Bokeem Woodbine), also known as the Shocker, is a former salvage worker and professional criminal. When Jackson Brice is killed, Schultz assumes the Shocker mantle and gauntlet before tracking down a weapon retrieved by Spider-Man and assisting in a weapons deal aboard the Staten Island Ferry. The deal is ambushed by the FBI and Spider-Man, though Schultz and Toomes manage to escape. When the crew pulls their final heist on a cargo plane transporting weapons from the Avengers Tower, Schultz is tasked with stopping Spider-Man from intervening. The former initially overpowers the web-slinger until he is distracted by Ned Leeds, allowing Spider-Man to web Schultz onto a bus. In a deleted scene, students find Schultz still webbed and take photos with him before he is eventually turned over to the authorities. He appears in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Alexei Shostakov (portrayed by David Harbour), also known as the Red Guardian, is the Russian super-soldier counterpart to Captain America and the father figure of Romanoff and Belova. He makes his first appearance in Black Widow. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Jasper Sitwell (portrayed by Maximiliano Hernández) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Jasper first appears as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent under Phil Coulson in Thor. He is later revealed to be a Hydra sleeper agent and is killed by a brainwashed Bucky Barnes by command of Hydra. An alternate version of him from 2012 appears in Avengers: Endgame. He appears in Thor, The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Avengers: Endgame; as well as in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and two Marvel One-Shots: The Consultant and Item 47.
• Skurge (portrayed by Karl Urban) served as Loki's chosen successor to Heimdall as gatekeeper of the Bifröst. He is later promoted to the position of Executioner upon Hela's return to Asgard. Skurge is portrayed in a mostly comedic, subservient if not absent-minded fashion. Upon realizing the fate of Asgard, he changes allegiance and ultimately sacrifices himself while assisting Thor in evacuating the people of Asgard during the battle against Hela during Ragnarok, using his two M-16 assault rifles, Des and Troy, to hold off her army. He appears in the film Thor: Ragnarok, as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...? He is based on the character of the same name.
• Soren (portrayed by Sharon Blynn) is a Skrull and the wife of Talos. She is an original character. The couple have an unnamed daughter, portrayed by Harriet L. Ophuls and Auden L. Ophuls. As of 2022, the character has appeared in two films: Captain Marvel and seen in her Maria Hill form alongside her normal Skrull form in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
• Maria Stark (portrayed by Hope Davis) is the wife of Howard Stark and mother of Tony Stark. In 1991, she is assassinated by the Winter Soldier along with her husband on Hydra's orders. She appears in flashbacks in the film Captain America: Civil War and in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier via archival footage. She is based on the character of the same name.
• Morgan Stark (portrayed by Lexi Rabe) is the four-year-old daughter of Tony Stark and Pepper Potts. Born after Thanos' universal genocide, she grows up during the five-year 'Blip' period with half the world's population having been wiped out of existence. Katherine Langford portrays Morgan Stark in a deleted scene, in which she has a conversation with her father in the Soul World after he sacrifices himself to save the universe by using the Infinity Stones to defeat Thanos. She appears in Avengers: Endgame. She is based on the character of the same name.
• Senator Stern (portrayed by Garry Shandling) is an original character in the MCU, inspired by Howard Stern according to the director, Jon Favreau. First seen in Iron Man 2, he is depicted as a United States Senator who wants Tony's armor to be handed to the US government. He harbors a strong dislike for Tony even after handing Tony and Rhodes the Medal of Honor. He is later revealed to be affiliated with Hydra. He appears in Iron Man 2 and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
• Dr. Samuel Sterns (portrayed by Tim Blake Nelson) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is depicted in The Incredible Hulk as a gifted biologist who tries to cure Bruce Banner under the alias Mr. Blue. After replicating Banner's blood, he then is forced to use it on Emil Blonsky. After Blonsky is transformed as a monster. Sterns's lab is destroyed and part of the Hulk's blood drops on Sterns's head and his skull mutates as he grins maniacally. Outside of the film series he is referenced in a prequel comic of The Avengers titled Fury's Big Week, revealed to be insane and imprisoned by S.H.I.E.L.D. He appears in The Incredible Hulk.
• Surtur (motion-captured by Taika Waititi, voiced by Clancy Brown) is a Fire Demon, lord of Muspelheim, and a significant figure in the prophecy of Ragnarök as the one who would initiate the fall of Asgard. He imprisons Thor in his lair in Muspelheim and reveals that Odin is not on Asgard, where Surtur plans to unite his crown with the Eternal Flame so that he can cause Ragnarök and destroy Asgard, though Thor manages to defeat Surtur and escape with his crown. During his battle with Hela however, Thor realizes causing Ragnarök is the only way he can defeat her, so he tasks Loki with resurrecting Surtur with the Eternal Flame, allowing Surtur to succeed in his plans and kill Hela while Thor, Loki, and the Asgardians escape. He appears in the film Thor: Ragnarok, as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...? He is based on the character of the same name.
• Taserface (portrayed by Chris Sullivan) is a Ravager mercenary and a lieutenant in the Yondu Ravager Clan. He is depicted as being proud of his name as he believes it strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. However, Rocket and the rest of the Ravagers scoff at the ridiculousness of his name. Following Yondu Udonta's exile by Stakar Ogord, Taserface leads a mutiny against Udonta, feeling that he is "going soft", and kills anyone still loyal to him. After Kraglin aids Yondu, Rocket, and Groot in escaping from their prison cells, Yondu kills the remaining Ravagers and destroys the main engine, causing the Ravager ship to explode. While the heroes eject from the main ship in a smaller escape ship, Taserface contacts the Sovereign to give them Yondu's coordinates before dying in the explosion. He first appears in the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and returned in the Disney+ animated series What If...? He is based on the character of the same name.
• Taweret (voiced and motion-captured by Antonia Salib) is the hippopotamus-headed Egyptian goddess of childbirth and fertility, who helps guide Marc Spector and Steven Grant through the Duat. She appears in the Disney+ series Moon Knight. She is based on the Egyptian goddess of the same name.
• First lieutenant Joaquin Torres (portrayed by Danny Ramirez) is a member of the U.S. Air Force who is investigating the Flag Smashers and is a friend of Sam Wilson. He is passed on the EXO-7 Falcon wing-suit by Wilson, when the latter takes on the mantle of Captain America. He appears in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Anton Vanko (portrayed by Yevgeni Lazarev as an old man, Costa Ronin as a young man) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Vanko was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck and appears in Iron Man 2. He is depicted as a Soviet scientist and partner of Howard Stark who both help create the first arc reactor. He betrays Howard by selling their designs on the black market. When Stark finds out, Vanko is deported and becomes a drunk. His son, Ivan Vanko, vows revenge on the Stark family after his death. Outside of being in Iron Man 2, he guest stars in Agent Carter.
• Melina Vostokoff (portrayed by Rachel Weisz) is a seasoned spy who trained in the Red Room as a Black Widow and is a mother-figure to Romanoff and Belova. She is also a scientist who does research into mind control methods for General Dreykov. She makes her first appearance in Black Widow. She is based on the character of the same name.
• W'Kabi (portrayed by Daniel Kaluuya) is the chief of Wakanda's Border Tribe as well as T'Challa's best friend, and Okoye's husband. As he is responsible for the borders of Wakanda, W'Kabi and his guards have trained armored white rhinoceroses as shock cavalry. W'Kabi loses faith in T'Challa when he fails to capture Klaue (who had killed his parents decades earlier while stealing vibranium), and supports N'Jadaka when he subsequently takes the throne. During the final battle, Okoye confronts W'Kabi when he tries to trample M'Baku with an armored white rhinoceros, saying she values Wakanda more than their love. Not wanting to die by Okoye's hands or take her life, W'Kabi surrenders and the rest of the Border Tribe does the same. He appears in the film Black Panther. He will return in the upcoming film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He is based on the character of the same name.
• The Watcher Informant (portrayed by Stan Lee) is a being who travels the universe and reports on his adventures to the Watchers. As of 2022, the character has definitively appeared in two films, Captain America: Civil War and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (describing the first experience during the second); and has impliedly appeared in twenty additional films: Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, and Avengers: Endgame; ten TV series: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, The Punisher, Runaways, and Cloak & Dagger; and a web series: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot.
• Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar (portrayed by Faran Tahir) is a terrorist leader of the Ten Rings in the film Iron Man, created by Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. He is an original character for the film outside of his character sharing some characteristics from the Marvel Comics character Wong-Chu and referencing the organization that alludes to the Mandarin. He uses Stark Industries weapons for personal gain, and is responsible for the origin of Tony as Iron Man, as he is the one who abducted him for his self-proclaimed personal gain of taking over the world, citing Genghis Khan as his influence. He is later revealed to be working for Obadiah Stane, who kills him. He appears in Iron Man.
• Dr. Nicodemus West (portrayed by Michael Stuhlbarg) is based on the character of the same name. He is a rival surgeon to Stephen Strange. He first appears in the film Doctor Strange. He returns in its sequel Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, playing a minor role.
• Dane Whitman (portrayed by Kit Harington) is a human who is dating Sersi. He makes his first appearance in Eternals. He is based on the character of the same name.
• Sarah Wilson (portrayed by Adepero Oduye) is the sister of Sam Wilson. She takes care of her two sons, AJ (portrayed by Chase River McGhee) and Cass (portrayed by Aaron Haynes), and struggles financially in Sam's absence during the Blip. She first appeared in the Disney+ series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
• Professor Charles Xavier (portrayed by Patrick Stewart) is a mutant and the leader of the Illuminati on Earth-838 whose powers include vast telepathy–which he used to communicate with Wanda Maximoff before being killed by her. Stewart originally portrayed the older Xavier of 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series before playing this alternate Xavier in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
• Ying Li (portrayed by Fala Chen) is Wenwu's wife and the mother of Shang-Chi and Xialing who was a guardian of Ta Lo. Out of his love for Li, Wenwu disbands the Ten Rings to spend time with her and their children. Her death at the hands of the Iron Gang prompts Wenwu into reactivating the Ten Rings and resuming his criminal activities. The Dweller-in-Darkness uses Li's voice to manipulate Wenwu into releasing him. She makes her first appearance in the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Originally created for the MCU, Li was later integrated into mainstream Marvel Universe as Jiang Li, Shang-Chi's real mother in Marvel Comics.
• Ying Nan (portrayed by Michelle Yeoh) is a guardian of Ta Lo, Shang-Chi and Xialing's aunt, and Li's sister. Nan gives her nephew and niece suits of armor crafted from dragon scales and mentors Shang-Chi in the fighting style of Ta Lo. Nan leads the defense of Ta Lo against the Ten Rings and later the Dweller-in-Darkness. She makes her first appearance in the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
• Dr. Ho Yinsen (portrayed by Shaun Toub) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name first created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Don Heck. The character is central to the origin of Tony as the superhero Iron Man. He is an engineer who helps save Tony's life by creating an electromagnet which keeps shrapnel from his heart. He later Tony build armor to escape from the terrorists. He then sacrifices his life in order to let Stark escape, with his last words being "don't waste your life, Stark". He appears in Iron Man and Iron Man 3 (cameo).
• Zuri (portrayed by Forest Whitaker and Denzel Whitaker) is a former member of the War Dogs and a Wakandan shaman, and the trusted loyal adviser to his King. Having maintained T'Chaka's secrets over his handling of the death of N'Jobu in the past, Zuri continued supporting the King of Wakanda as T'Challa took over the throne in the wake of the death of T'Chaka. As a young man, Zuri posed as an American named James to tail N'Jobu, T'Chaka's brother and a traitor, and witnessed his death at T'Chaka's hands. Twenty-five years later, Zuri appoints T'Chaka's son T'Challa as the new king, and oversees T'Challa's fight with M'Baku on challenge day by administering the liquid that removes the abilities the heart-shaped herb grants. When M'Baku is defeated, Zuri performs a ritual that involves the abilities' return. Zuri is the one to tell T'Challa the truth about Erik Stevens' parentage. Stevens later kills Zuri when he attempts to protect T'Challa, blaming him for doing nothing to protect N'Jobu. He appears in the film Black Panther. He is based on the character of the same name.

Teams and organizations

Main article: Teams and organizations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Species

Main article: Species of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel Television characters

Main article: List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series

See also: Marvel Television

• ABC series characters
  • Characters of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  • Characters of Agent Carter
  • Characters of Inhumans
• Netflix series characters
  • Characters of Daredevil
  • Characters of Jessica Jones
  • Characters of Luke Cage
  • Characters of Iron Fist
  • Characters of The Defenders
  • Characters of The Punisher
• Young adult series characters
  • Characters of Runaways
  • Characters of Cloak & Dagger
• Adventure into Fear series characters
  • Characters of Helstrom

Reception

The depiction of adapted and original characters in the MCU has been generally positively received, with the portrayal of superhero protagonists mostly positive. IGN opined, "With heroes ranging from super-spies to super-soldiers to space raccoons, the MCU has gifted us with some of the most memorable champions in movie history." Meanwhile, reception of the MCU's depiction of its villains has been more mixed, with some media outlets coining the term "villain problem" to describe this shortcoming. Collider described the villains as "Achilles' heel" of the shared universe, with Phase One and Phase Two most commonly criticized for having weak or unmemorable villains. The villains of Phase Three were hailed as an improvement over the villains of the previous two Phases, while villains of Phase Four have also been praised.

In an analysis of the MCU's villains, Michael Burgin of Paste opined that it was "probably still fair to say their track record has been less consistent with the bad guys than with the good", believing that this was due to "a reluctance to embrace the established look and character of the villain" and the differences from their source material. Angelo Delos Trinos of Comic Book Resources further elaborated on this, opining that "the MCU has been widely praised for its characters and storylines" but has "mistreated some villains and wasted the potential they have in comics", remarking on the wasted potential of some of the supervillains within the franchise in comparison to their comic book counterparts. Alternatively, Looper described the MCU's villains as "fairly compelling criminals", while Eric Diaz of Nerdist described them as being unappreciated despite being the weakest part of the franchise.

Some villains were more well received than others, with Screen Rant elaborating on which villains were "loved" and "hated" from the fans of the franchise. Carolina Darney of SB Nation explained, "Some of the villains — hello, Vulture — are fantastic. They're well-rounded, they have depth, and there seems to be a method to their madness. Then there are the other villains. Their backgrounds aren't particularly explained, you're not entirely sure what they're doing — looking intently at you, Malekith — and motivations seem weak at best."

See also

• Lists of Marvel Cinematic Universe cast members