Star-Lord | |
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Textless variant cover of Star-Lord #1 (December 2016). Art by Kris Anka | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Marvel Preview #4 (January 1976) |
Created by | Steve Englehart Steve Gan |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Peter Jason Quill |
Species | Human/Spartoi hybrid |
Team affiliations | Guardians of the Galaxy Infinity Watch Ravagers United Front Nova Corps |
Partnerships | Gamora |
Notable aliases | Master of the Sun |
Abilities | Human/Spartoi hybrid physiology grants him enhanced strength, durability, and longevity
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Star-Lord (Peter Jason Quill) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan, the character first appeared in Marvel Preview #4 (January 1976). The son of human Meredith Quill and Spartoi J'son, Peter Quill assumes the mantle of Star-Lord, an interplanetary policeman.
The character played prominent roles in the comic book storylines "Annihilation" (2006) and "Annihilation: Conquest" (2007), "War of Kings" (2008), and The Thanos Imperative (2009). He became the leader of the space-based superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy in the 2008 relaunch of the comic of the same name. He has been featured in a variety of associated Marvel merchandise, including animated television series, toys and trading cards.
Chris Pratt portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special (2022), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). Wyatt Oleff portrays a young Peter Quill in the first two Guardians of the Galaxy films. Quill also appeared in the Disney+ animated series What If...? (2021).