Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Tony Stark
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
First appearance	Iron Man (2008)
Last appearance	Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Based on	Iron Man by Stan Lee Larry Lieber Don Heck Jack Kirby
Adapted by	Mark Fergus Hawk Ostby Art Marcum Matt Holloway
Portrayed by	Robert Downey Jr. Davin Ransom (young)[1]
Voiced by	Mick Wingert (What If...?)[2]
In-universe information
Full name	Anthony Edward Stark[3]
Alias	Iron Man
Occupation	Benefactor and leader of the Avengers Consultant for S.H.I.E.L.D. CEO and Chairman of Stark Industries Weapons manufacturer
Affiliation	Avengers Damage Control S.H.I.E.L.D. Stark Industries
Weapon	Iron Man armor Arc reactor Hulkbuster armor E.D.I.T.H. glasses
Family	Howard Stark (father) Maria Stark (mother)
Spouse	Pepper Potts
Children	Morgan Stark (daughter)
Origin	Manhattan, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Abilities	Genius level intellect Proficient scientist and engineer Powered armor suit granting: Superhuman strength, speed, durability, agility, reflexes, and senses Energy repulsor and missile projection Regenerative life support Supersonic flight

Anthony Edward Stark is a fictional character primarily portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—commonly known by his alias, Iron Man. Stark is initially depicted as an industrialist, genius inventor, and former playboy who is CEO of Stark Industries. Initially the chief weapons manufacturer for the U.S. military, he has a change of heart and redirects his technical knowledge into the creation of mechanized suits of armor which he uses to defend Earth.

Stark becomes a founding member and eventual leader of the Avengers. Following his failed Ultron Program, the internal conflict within the Avengers due to the Sokovia Accords, and Thanos successfully erasing half of all life in the Blip, Stark retires, marries Pepper Potts, and they have a daughter named Morgan. However, Stark rejoins the Avengers on a final mission to undo Thanos' actions. He engineers a time travel device and the Avengers successfully restore trillions of lives across the universe before Stark ultimately sacrifices his life to defeat Thanos and his army. Stark chooses Peter Parker as a successor.

Stark is one of the central figures of the MCU, having appeared in eleven films as of 2023. The character and Downey's performance have been credited with helping to cement the MCU as a multi-billion-dollar franchise, with Stark's evolution often being considered the defining arc of the series.^[4]

Alternate versions of Stark from within the MCU multiverse appear in the animated series What If...? (2021), voiced by Mick Wingert.