Peter Quill (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Peter Quill
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017).
First appearance	Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Based on	Star-Lord by Steve Englehart     Steve Gan
Adapted by	James Gunn Nicole Perlman
Portrayed by	Chris Pratt Wyatt Oleff (young)
Voiced by	Brian T. Delaney (What If...?)[1] Luke Klein (young, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special) Mace Montgomery Miskel (young, What If...?)
In-universe information
Full name	Peter Jason Quill
Alias	Star-Lord
Species	Human–Celestial hybrid
Occupation	Captain of the Guardians of the Galaxy Mercenary Smuggler
Affiliation	Guardians of the Galaxy Ravagers
Weapon	Double-barrel blaster pistol[2] Various alien gadgets
Family	Meredith Quill (mother) Jason Quill (grandfather) Ego (biological father) Yondu Udonta (adoptive father) Mantis (half-sister)[3]
Significant other	Gamora[a]
Origin	St. Charles, Missouri, United States

Peter Jason Quill, also known by his alias Star-Lord, is a fictional character portrayed primarily by Chris Pratt in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Quill is initially depicted as a member of the mercenary group called the Ravagers who was abducted from Earth as a child by Yondu Udonta after his mother died. Quill becomes the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy after they assemble out of necessity to stop Ronan the Accuser from destroying Xandar. He discovers that he is a Celestial hybrid and that his father, Ego, created him as a means to terraform planets. Quill and the Guardians defeat Ego, and he develops a romantic relationship with Gamora. Quill participates in the conflict against Thanos, which results in Gamora's death and Quill becomes a victim of the Blip. He is resurrected by the Avengers and joins in the final battle against Thanos. Quill and the Guardians depart for space, eventually coming into conflict with and defeating the High Evolutionary. Quill leaves the Guardians to return to Earth, reuniting with his grandfather.

As of 2023^[update], Quill has appeared in six films and the television special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022). The character and Pratt's portrayal have been met with positive reception.

Alternate versions of Quill from within the MCU multiverse appear in Avengers: Endgame (2019), portrayed by Pratt, and in the animated series What If...? (2021), voiced by Brian T. Delaney.

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