| Peter Parker | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Tom_Holland_as_Spider-Man.jpg) Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) | |
| First appearance | Captain America: Civil War (2016) |
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| Portrayed by | Tom Holland |
| Voiced by | Hudson Thames (Disney+ animated series) |
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| Occupation | Vigilante |
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| Significant other | Michelle "MJ" Jones-Watson |
| Relatives | May Parker (aunt) |
| Origin | Forest Hills, Queens |
| Nationality | American |
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Peter Benjamin Parker is a superhero portrayed by Tom Holland in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—also known by his alias, Spider-Man. Parker is initially depicted as a student at the Midtown School of Science and Technology who received spider-like and superhuman abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. Parker initially uses his powers to fight crime as a vigilante in Queens.
Parker is approached by Tony Stark, who mentors him and eventually recruits him into the Avengers during the conflict against Thanos. After being a victim of the Blip and Stark's death, Parker encounters Quentin Beck/Mysterio teaming up with Nick Fury, while on a European school trip; after being discovered for his lies, Beck frames Parker for his murder and reveals his identity to the world, prompting Parker to seek Stephen Strange's help to reverse this. Strange's spell causes the multiverse to fracture, bringing in alternate versions of Spider-Man and their enemies. In order to repair the damage, Strange casts a spell that permanently erases the world's shared knowledge of Parker's civilian persona, including his relationships with his loved ones, friends, and other superhero allies.
Holland's version of the character is the successor to the Peter Parker portrayed by Tobey Maguire in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007) and the Peter Parker portrayed by Andrew Garfield in Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man duology (2012–2014), both of whom reprise their roles and appear alongside Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Holland's portrayal has received critical acclaim with his Spider-Man being hailed as the best live action iteration. Holland won several accolades for his portrayal of the character.
Parker is a central character in the MCU, appearing in six films as of 2023[update]. Holland is set to return as the character in Avengers: Doomsday and the fourth Spider-Man film (both 2026) as well as Avengers: Secret Wars (2027). Alternate versions of Parker appear in the Disney+ animated series What If...? (2021–present) and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025), voiced by Hudson Thames.