Fictional Characters
97 biographies
Adonis Creed
Adonis Creed Fictional boxer and son of Apollo Creed from the Rocky franchise. This comprehensive biography explores Adonis Creed’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Aquaman
DC UniverseAquaman, also known as Arthur Curry, stands as one of the most iconic and enduring characters in the DC Comics universe. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, he first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941. For over eight decades, Aquaman has evolved from a secondary superhero into...
Aragorn
Aragorn II, son of Arathorn, stands as one of the most compelling and fully realized characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. Known by many names—Strider, Elessar, Elfstone, the Renewer, the King of Gondor and Arnor—Aragorn embodies the ideal of the returning king, the hidden heir who...
Avengers
The Avengers stand as Marvel Comics’ premier superhero team and one of the most successful franchises in entertainment history. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the team first assembled in The Avengers #1 (September 1963). Unlike Marvel’s earlier team, the Fantastic...
Bane
Bane stands as one of Batman’s most formidable and intellectually matched adversaries, a villain who accomplished what none before him could—he broke the Bat. Created by Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, and Graham Nolan, Bane first appeared in Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 (January 1993). Unlike many...
Bart Simpson
Bart Simpson stands as one of the most iconic animated characters in television history and the quintessential animated troublemaker of the 1990s. Created by cartoonist Matt Groening, Bart first appeared in animated form on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987 before becoming the breakout star of The...
Batgirl
Batgirl stands as one of the most important and enduring characters in the Batman mythos, representing female empowerment, intelligence, and the concept that anyone—regardless of gender—can stand beside the Dark Knight. While multiple women have worn the cowl, Barbara Gordon remains the definitive...
Batman
DC UniverseBatman stands as one of the most iconic and enduring characters in all of fiction. Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, he first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. Unlike the super-powered aliens and mythological figures who populated early comic books, Batman was a mortal...
Beast Boy
Beast Boy, also known as Garfield “Gar” Logan, stands as one of DC Comics’ most beloved young heroes and a founding member of the Teen Titans. Created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Bob Brown, he first appeared in The Doom Patrol #99 (November 1965). Known for his green skin,...
Black Canary - Overview
DC UniverseDinah Laurel Lance (modern/primary version) Dinah Drake (original Golden Age version)
Black Panther - Overview
Marvel UniverseT’Challa
Black Widow - Overview
Marvel UniverseNatalia Alianovna “Natasha Romanoff” Romanova (Russian: Наталья Альяновна “Наташа” Романова)
Bobby Boucher - Overview
Robert “Bobby” Boucher Jr.
Bruce Wayne / Batman - Overview
DC UniverseBruce Wayne
Captain America - Overview
Marvel UniverseSteven “Steve” Rogers
Captain Marvel - Overview
Marvel UniverseCarol Susan Jane Danvers
Catwoman
DC UniverseReal Name: Selina Kyle (primary)
Charizard
Anime & MangaSpecies: Flame Pokémon
Chewbacca
Full Name: Chewbacca
Clark Kent (Superman)
DC UniverseReal Name: Kal-El (Kryptonian birth name), Clark Joseph Kent (Earth legal name)
Colossus: The Steel Titan of the X-Men
Marvel UniverseColossus stands as one of Marvel Comics’ most visually striking and morally grounded superheroes, a gentle soul housed in a body of organic steel. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, Piotr “Peter” Rasputin made his first appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1 in May...
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear
Marvel UniverseDaredevil stands as one of Marvel Comics’ most compelling and enduring characters, a blind lawyer who fights crime both in the courtroom and on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with input from Jack Kirby, Daredevil first appeared in...
Daryl Dixon: The Crossbow-Wielding Survivor of The Walking Dead
TV & FilmDaryl Dixon stands as one of the most compelling and popular characters in the history of zombie fiction, a taciturn tracker who evolved from a background supporting character to the central protagonist of his own spin-off series. Portrayed by Norman Reedus, Daryl first appeared in the third...
Dexter Morgan
Dexter Morgan is a forensic blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer. He only kills other murderers who have escaped justice, following a strict code taught to him by his adoptive father.
Doctor Strange (Stephen Strange)
Before becoming Sorcerer Supreme, Stephen Strange was a brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon. He was renowned for his surgical skills and amassed considerable wealth, but cared little for patients beyond the surgical challenge they presented.
Doug Funnie
Doug Funnie is an 11½-year-old (later 12) boy who moves with his family from the fictional town of Bloatsburg to Bluffington. The show chronicles his life as he navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, family, and his vivid imagination.
Ethan Hunt
Ethan Hunt stands as one of the most iconic action heroes in modern cinema, serving as the protagonist of the Mission: Impossible film franchise. Portrayed by Tom Cruise since 1996, Hunt has evolved from a skilled IMF agent into a legendary operative known for impossible stunts, elaborate...
Gamora
Gamora stands as one of the most complex and compelling characters in the Marvel Universe, known as the “Deadliest Woman in the Galaxy.” Created by Jim Starlin and first appearing in Strange Tales #180 (1975), Gamora has evolved from a cosmic assassin serving the mad Titan Thanos into a...
Gandalf
Gandalf stands as one of the most beloved and iconic characters in fantasy literature. Created by J.R.R. Tolkien and appearing in The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954-1955), Gandalf has transcended his literary origins to become a universal symbol of wisdom, guidance, and the struggle...
Ghost Rider
Marvel UniverseGhost Rider is the name of several fictional supernatural antiheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The original and most well-known incarnation is Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stunt rider who became bound to a demon and transformed into the Spirit of Vengeance.
Gollum - Overview
Original Name: Sméagol Known As: Gollum Race: Stoor Hobbit (River-folk) Created By: J.R.R. Tolkien
Green Arrow
DC UniverseGreen Arrow is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Mort Weisinger and artist George Papp, making his first appearance in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941. Known as the “Emerald Archer,” Green Arrow has...
Hal Jordan (Green Lantern)
DC UniverseHal Jordan is one of the most iconic characters in the DC Comics universe, serving as the primary Green Lantern of Earth and Sector 2814 for decades. As a member of the intergalactic Green Lantern Corps and a founding member of the Justice League, Jordan represents the pinnacle of courage,...
Han Solo
Han Solo is a central character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. Making his first appearance in the original Star Wars film (1977), Han quickly became one of cinema’s most beloved and enduring characters. Portrayed by Harrison Ford, Han Solo began as a cynical smuggler and...
Hannibal Lecter - Overview
Fantasy & LiteratureDr. Hannibal Lecter is a fictional character created by American novelist Thomas Harris, widely regarded as one of the most compelling and terrifying villains in literary and cinematic history. First introduced in the 1981 novel Red Dragon, Lecter represents the pinnacle of the cultured...
Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn is one of the most popular and complex characters in the DC Comics universe, representing a unique case of a character who originated in animation before successfully transitioning to comic books—a rare reverse adaptation in superhero media. Created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, Harley...
Harry Potter
Harry James Potter is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the Harry Potter series, created by British author J.K. Rowling. He is widely regarded as one of the most iconic characters in modern literature and popular culture.
Hawkeye
Marvel UniverseHawkeye (Clinton Francis “Clint” Barton) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Hawkgirl Overview
DC UniverseHawkgirl is one of DC Comics’ most enduring and complex superheroes, distinguished by her unique connection to reincarnation, ancient Egyptian mythology, and extraterrestrial warrior culture. Unlike most comic book characters who maintain a single consistent identity, Hawkgirl represents...
Hawkman
DC UniverseName: Hawkman Full Name: Carter Hall Domain: DC Category: fictional
Hermione Granger
Fantasy & LiteratureName: Hermione Granger Full Name: Hermione Granger Domain: Harry Potter Category: fictional
Homelander
Name: Homelander Full Name: John Domain: The Boys Category: fictional
Hyperion
Marvel UniverseName: Hyperion Full Name: Hyperion Domain: Marvel Category: fictional
Iceman
Marvel UniverseName: Iceman Full Name: Bobby Drake Domain: Marvel Category: fictional
Indiana Jones
TV & FilmName: Indiana Jones Full Name: Henry Walton Jones Jr. Domain: Film Category: fictional
Iron Fist
Marvel UniverseIron Fist Fictional Marvel superhero with the power of the Iron Fist. This comprehensive biography explores Iron Fist’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
James Bond
Fantasy & LiteratureCommander James Bond, CMG, RNVR—better known by his code number 007—is the quintessential fictional spy and one of the most enduring characters in literary and cinematic history. Created by British author Ian Fleming in 1953, Bond has become the archetype for the secret agent genre, embodying...
Jason Bourne
Jason Bourne stands as one of the most compelling characters in modern spy fiction—a man stripped of identity but retaining lethal capability, driven to discover who he is while struggling with the horrifying truth of what he was made to be. Created by novelist Robert Ludlum in 1980, Bourne...
Jean Grey
Jean Grey stands as one of the most significant characters in Marvel Comics history—a founding member of the X-Men, one of the most powerful mutants in existence, and the central figure in what is widely regarded as the greatest comic book storyline ever told. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in...
Jesse Pinkman
Star WarsJesse Bruce Pinkman stands as one of television’s most compelling and complex characters—a small-time methamphetamine cook and dealer who evolves from comic relief to the moral conscience of Breaking Bad, ultimately becoming the character audiences root for in a world of moral compromise....
Jessica Jones
Jessica Campbell Jones-Cage stands as one of Marvel Comics’ most significant and groundbreaking characters—a private investigator with superhuman powers, a survivor of profound trauma, and one of the first female superheroes specifically created for mature audiences. Created by Brian Michael...
John Wick
John Wick (birth name: Jardani Jovonovich)
Lara Croft - Character Overview
Full Name: Lara Croft Series: Tomb Raider First Appearance: Tomb Raider (1996) Created By: Toby Gard Development Studio: Core Design (1996-2003), Crystal Dynamics (2006-present) Publisher: Eidos Interactive (1996-2009), Square Enix (2009-2022), Crystal Dynamics (2022-present)
Luke Cage - Overview
Marvel UniverseCarl Lucas
Luke Skywalker - Overview
Star WarsLuke Skywalker
Magneto - Overview
Marvel UniverseMax Eisenhardt (variously Magnus, Erik Lehnsherr, Erik Magnus Lehnsherr)
Martian Manhunter - Overview
DC UniverseJ’onn J’onzz (Earth name: John Jones, among many others)
Master Chief - Overview
Marvel UniverseJohn-117 (Spartan designation)
Michael Corleone
Michael Corleone is the central protagonist and tragic hero of Mario Puzo’s 1969 novel The Godfather and its film adaptation trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Widely regarded as one of the most complex and compelling characters in American literature and cinema, Michael represents the...
Moon Knight
Marvel UniverseMoon Knight Fictional Marvel superhero with multiple personalities. This comprehensive biography explores Moon Knight’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Morpheus
Morpheus Fictional character from The Matrix. This comprehensive biography explores Morpheus’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Mr. Freeze
Mr. Freeze Fictional DC villain and Batman antagonist. This comprehensive biography explores Mr. Freeze’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Nick Fury
Marvel UniverseNicholas Joseph “Nick” Fury Sr. is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, Fury first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 in May 1963. He is one of Marvel’s most prominent...
Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler stands as one of Marvel Comics’ most distinctive and beloved mutant heroes—a character whose demonic appearance belies a deeply compassionate soul, unwavering Catholic faith, and heroic heart. Created by artist Dave Cockrum and first appearing in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (May 1975),...
Nightwing (Dick Grayson) - Overview
Nightwing is the superhero alias of Richard John “Dick” Grayson, one of the most beloved and enduring characters in the DC Comics Universe. Created by writer Bill Finger, artist Bob Kane, and illustrator Jerry Robinson, Dick Grayson first appeared as Robin, the Boy Wonder in Detective...
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Star WarsObi-Wan Kenobi Fictional Jedi Master from Star Wars. This comprehensive biography explores Obi-Wan Kenobi’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Peter Parker
Marvel UniversePeter Parker Fictional Marvel superhero known as Spider-Man. This comprehensive biography explores Peter Parker’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Pikachu
Pikachu Fictional Pokémon character and cultural icon. This comprehensive biography explores Pikachu’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy Fictional DC villain and eco-terrorist. This comprehensive biography explores Poison Ivy’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Princess Zelda
Princess Zelda Fictional princess from The Legend of Zelda video games. This comprehensive biography explores Princess Zelda’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Professor X
Marvel UniverseProfessor X Fictional Marvel character and founder of the X-Men. This comprehensive biography explores Professor X’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Quicksilver - Overview
Marvel UniversePietro Django Maximoff
Rick Grimes
Rick Grimes Fictional protagonist of The Walking Dead. This comprehensive biography explores Rick Grimes’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Rocky Balboa
Rocky Balboa Fictional boxer and underdog hero from Rocky. This comprehensive biography explores Rocky Balboa’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Rogue
Marvel UniverseRogue Fictional Marvel mutant who absorbs powers through touch. This comprehensive biography explores Rogue’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Ron Weasley
Ron Weasley Fictional character from Harry Potter. This comprehensive biography explores Ron Weasley’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Scarlet Witch
Marvel UniverseScarlet Witch Fictional Marvel character with reality-warping powers. This comprehensive biography explores Scarlet Witch’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Shang-Chi
Marvel UniverseShang-Chi Fictional Marvel superhero and master of kung fu. This comprehensive biography explores Shang-Chi’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Shazam
Shazam Fictional DC superhero empowered by ancient magic. This comprehensive biography explores Shazam’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
She-Hulk
Marvel UniverseShe-Hulk Fictional Marvel superhero and lawyer. This comprehensive biography explores She-Hulk’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Sherlock Holmes
TV & FilmSherlock Holmes Fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle. This comprehensive biography explores Sherlock Holmes’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Silver Surfer
Marvel UniverseSilver Surfer Fictional Marvel cosmic hero. This comprehensive biography explores Silver Surfer’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Spider-Man
Marvel UniverseSpider-Man Fictional Marvel superhero created by Stan Lee. This comprehensive biography explores Spider-Man’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Starfire
Starfire Fictional DC superhero and Teen Titans member. This comprehensive biography explores Starfire’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Steve Rogers
Marvel UniverseSteve Rogers Fictional Marvel superhero known as Captain America. This comprehensive biography explores Steve Rogers’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad Fictional DC team of supervillains on covert missions. This comprehensive biography explores Suicide Squad’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Supergirl
Supergirl Fictional DC superhero and cousin of Superman. This comprehensive biography explores Supergirl’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Thanos
Marvel UniverseThanos Fictional Marvel supervillain obsessed with balance. This comprehensive biography explores Thanos’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
The Punisher
Marvel UniverseThe Punisher Fictional Marvel antihero and vigilante. This comprehensive biography explores The Punisher’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
The Riddler
The Riddler Fictional DC villain known for riddles and puzzles. This comprehensive biography explores The Riddler’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Tony Montana
Tony Montana Fictional character from Scarface. This comprehensive biography explores Tony Montana’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Tony Stark
Marvel UniverseTony Stark Fictional Marvel superhero known as Iron Man. This comprehensive biography explores Tony Stark’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Two-Face
DC UniverseTwo-Face Fictional DC villain and former District Attorney Harvey Dent. This comprehensive biography explores Two-Face’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Walter White
Walter White Fictional chemistry teacher turned drug lord from Breaking Bad. This comprehensive biography explores Walter White’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Wolverine
Marvel UniverseWolverine Fictional Marvel mutant with adamantium claws and healing factor. This comprehensive biography explores Wolverine’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
Wonder Woman
DC UniverseWonder Woman Fictional DC superhero and Amazonian warrior princess. This comprehensive biography explores Wonder Woman’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.
X-Men
Marvel UniverseX-Men Fictional Marvel superhero team of mutants. This comprehensive biography explores X-Men’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.