Korath the Pursuer

Korath the Pursuer
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceQuasar #32 (March 1992)
Created byMark Gruenwald
Greg Capullo
In-story information
Alter egoKorath-Thak
SpeciesKree
Team affiliationsStarforce
AbilitiesCyber-genetic engineering
Superhuman strength, stamina, and durability
Psionically locate individuals by tracing their brain patterns

Korath the Pursuer (/ˈkɔːræθ/) (real name Korath-Thak) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Korath was a geneticist, who founded and led the Pursuer Project. He also was a member of the Starforce.

Djimon Hounsou portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Captain Marvel (2019), and the Disney+ series What If...? (2021).