| Mantis | |
|---|---|
| Marvel Cinematic Universe character | |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Pom_Klementieff_as_Mantis.jpg) Pom Klementieff as Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) | |
| First appearance | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) |
| Based on | |
| Adapted by | James Gunn |
| Portrayed by | Pom Klementieff |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Mantis |
| Nickname | Chick with the Antenna |
| Species | Insectoid–Celestial hybrid |
| Occupation | |
| Affiliation | Guardians of the Galaxy |
| Weapon | Various alien firearms |
| Family |
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| Home | Knowhere |
Mantis is a fictional character portrayed by Pom Klementieff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. She is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy with empathic powers and is the paternal half-sister of its leader, Peter Quill. Introduced in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), she is an alien ward of Ego with the power to control the emotions of people by touch. She is commonly depicted as having a naive and innocent personality.
As of 2023[update], the character has appeared in five films: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, as well as The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
- ^ a b Anderton, Joe (November 24, 2022). "Guardians of the Galaxy episode removed from Disney+ after it spoils Holiday Special". Digital Spy. Retrieved November 24, 2022.