Peter Benjamin Parker, also known by his alias, Spider-Man, is a fictional character portrayed by Tom Holland in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name. Peter 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. Peter initially uses his powers to fight crime as a teenaged vigilante in Queens with the help of his best friend Ned Leeds, coming into conflict with Adrian Toomes. He is mentored by Tony Stark who eventually recruits him into the Avengers during Thanos' invasion of Earth. Peter falls victim to the Blip, but is resurrected five years later and rejoins the Avengers. Following Stark's death, Peter is chosen as a successor, bringing him into conflict with Quentin Beck, who reveals Peter's identity to the world, and those who were on his side. Peter elicits Stephen Strange's help to reverse this, which inadvertently causes the multiverse to fracture, bringing alternate versions of Spider-Man and their enemies onto Earth-616, resulting in the death of his Aunt May. To repair the damage, Strange casts a spell that permanently erases not only Beck's victory, but also the world's knowledge of Peter's civilian persona, including his relationships with his girlfriend MJ, as well as his friends and other superhero allies. Four years later, Parker has been anonymously protecting New York City as its celebrated hero Spider-Man, although struggles in his personal life. Due to the arrival of a mutant named Jean Grey, Peter must protect the city with the help of Frank Castle, and he also discovers changes in his powers. Holland's version of the character is the successor to the incarnation portrayed by Tobey Maguire in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007) and the incarnation 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 performance in the role has received positive reviews, with his version of the character becoming a breakout hit among audiences and critics for his supporting role in Captain America: Civil War (2016), before evolving into being one of the MCU franchise's flagship characters by the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and its sequels. Holland won several accolades for his portrayal of the character. Peter is a central character in the MCU, appearing in seven films as of 2026. Alternate versions of Peter appear in the Disney+ animated television series What If...? (2021), Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025–present), and Marvel Zombies (2025), voiced by Hudson Thames.
Fictional character biography Peter Parker's story in the MCU takes place in the Earth-616 universe. The fictional biography below also includes events that happened to Peter from other universes.
Early life Peter Benjamin Parker was born on August 10, 2001, in Forest Hills, Queens, and is primarily raised by his Aunt May, after the passing of his Uncle Ben. At a young age, Peter is saved from Ivan Vanko’s robotic drones by Iron Man, fueling his already strong admiration for him. While attending high school at the Midtown School of Science and Technology in 2015, Peter is bitten by a radioactive spider, giving him superhuman abilities. He becomes the superhero Spider-Man by using his powers for good, and maintains a secret identity so his enemies can not attack his friends and family. At Midtown School, Peter is smart but is frequently bullied by Flash Thompson. He also befriends Ned Leeds, who has been his best friend since they were young. He constructs a homemade Spider-Man suit, designing it as a red and blue hoodie also equipped with his web-shooters.
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