Phil Coulson

Agent Phillip Julie "Phil" Coulson is a fictional character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that is portrayed by Clark Gregg. He is a high-ranking agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and one of Nick Fury's closest allies. He plays a major role as a catalyst for the formation of the Avengers. He is a recurring character in Phase One of the MCU (2008–2012) and one of the main protagonists in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020). He later appeared in Marvel Comics.

First appearing in Iron Man (2008), Phil Coulson is depicted as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who becomes interested in the activities of Tony Stark after he begins pulling stunts as Iron Man. He later returns in Iron Man 2 (2010) and continues to represent S.H.I.E.L.D.'s interest in recruiting Tony Stark to join the Avengers Initiative. He returns again in Thor (2011), working with Clint Barton to contain Thor Odinson's hammer. He returns one last time in The Avengers (2012) where he brings the Avengers together and is killed by Loki Laufeyson. Coulson again appears in the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020) as one of the main protagonists. A younger version of the character appears in Captain Marvel (2019).

Appearances

 Film appearances 
+YearFilmPortrayed by2008Iron ManClark Gregg2010Iron Man 22011ThorThe ConsultantA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer2012The Avengers2019Captain Marvel

 Television appearances 
+YearTelevision seriesEpisodes2013Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.114Clark Gregg20142015201620172018201920202021What If...?2

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