Frank Castle (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Frank Castle
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
Jon Bernthal as Castle in a promotional image for the first season of The Punisher (2017).
First appearance	"Bang" Daredevil March 18, 2016
Based on	Punisher by Gerry Conway Ross Andru John Romita Sr.
Adapted by	Douglas Petrie Marco Ramirez
Portrayed by	Jon Bernthal
In-universe information
Full name	Francis David Castle Sr.
Alias	Pete Castiglione
Nickname	Frank
Title	The Punisher
Occupation	Vigilante U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant
Affiliation	Cerberus Squad Force Recon CIA
Family	Lisa Castle (daughter) Frank Castle Jr. (son)
Spouse	Maria Castle
Significant others	Beth Quinn
Nationality	Italian-American

Francis David "Frank" Castle Sr. is a fictional character portrayed by Jon Bernthal in a television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—commonly known by his alias, the Punisher. Introduced in the second season of the Marvel Television / Netflix series Daredevil (2016), Bernthal signed a deal to return for a spin-off series, The Punisher (2017–2019); his portrayal of the character has been positively received.

Following the cancellation of Marvel's Netflix series, including Daredevil and The Punisher, Bernthal reprised the role in Marvel Studios productions, including the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again (2025–present),^[1] an untitled Punisher television special as part of the Marvel Studios Special Presentations, and the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day (both 2026).