Darkman (character)

Darkman
Darkman character
Liam Neeson as Darkman
First appearanceDarkman
Created bySam Raimi
Portrayed byLiam Neeson (Darkman)
Christopher Bowen (Unaired pilot)
Arnold Vosloo (Darkman II: The Return of Durant and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die)
In-universe information
Full namePeyton Westlake
AliasDr. Peyton Westlake
GenderMale
OccupationFormer scientist
Vigilante
AbilitiesExpert scientist
Master of disguise and stealth
Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
Genius-level intelligence
Enhanced strength, speed, agility, and stamina
Use of synthetic skin
Immunity to pain

Darkman (Peyton Westlake) is a superhero and the protagonist of the 1990 superhero film Darkman and its sequels, Darkman II: The Return of Durant and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die. The character originated in a short story titled "The Darkman" written by the film's director, Sam Raimi. He was portrayed by Liam Neeson in the original film and Arnold Vosloo in the sequels.