Nick Fury
Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Director of the secret organization S.H.I.E.L.D. and the man who advocated for the formation of the Avengers.
Quotes
- I'm the director of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- You can't go it alone.
- The world is getting smaller. It's time we start seeing the bigger picture.
- When do we start?
- There are no strings on me.
Trivia
- Nick Fury's image is inspired by Cold War-era spy imagery.
- The MCU portrayal is modeled after Samuel L. Jackson.
- First appearance in 1963 Marvel comics.
- The eyepatch is iconic as a symbol of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Originally a white character in the comics, but portrayed by a Black actor in the MCU.
Alternate names
Nick Fury
Nick
Director Fury
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Black man with an eyepatch over one eye and sharp features. Almost always wears military uniforms or suits, exuding a strong presence.
- Height
- Approximately 180cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Eyepatch
- Silver hair
- Stubble
- Iconic items
-
- Eyepatch
- Black leather coat
- S.H.I.E.L.D. badge
- Communication devices
- Tactical firearms
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- Extremely calm and composed with excellent strategic insight, strict yet possesses a strong sense of responsibility to protect his subordinates. Sometimes makes ruthless decisions but is loyal to his comrades.
- Keywords
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- Commander
- Strategist
- Mysterious figure
- Strict
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Reliable
- Loyalty
- Motto
- Does not shy away from sacrifices for the sake of peace
- Talents
-
- Tactical planning ability
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership
- Espionage
- Combat skills
- Skills
-
- Martial arts
- Firearms handling
- Espionage
- Infiltration operations
- Command and leadership
- Motivation
- Protecting world security and countering greater threats through the formation of the Avengers
- Habits
- Always maintains calmness and is adept at reading the atmosphere.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Favorite places
- S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters
History
- Backstory
- Former military man skilled in special operations who has navigated numerous crises as director of an intelligence agency. Proposed the formation of the Avengers and wields significant influence.
- Debut date
- September 10, 1963
- Work title
- Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1
- Media type
- Manga
Avengers Formation
- Significant event
- Avengers Formation
- Description
- Gathered superheroes and promoted the creation of the Avengers team.
S.H.I.E.L.D. Command
- Significant event
- S.H.I.E.L.D. Command
- Description
- As director of the secret intelligence agency S.H.I.E.L.D., excelled and led many missions to success.
Command of Major Avengers Operations
- Significant event
- Command of Major Avengers Operations
- Description
- Coordinated Avengers strategies against numerous enemies threatening Earth.
Relationships
Tony Stark
Teammate
Involved together in the establishment of the Avengers
Steve Rogers
Best friend
Fought together and carried out many operations
Black Widow
Mentor
Influenced as a mentor in espionage activities
Avengers
Avengers: leader
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.: leader
Media appearances
Avengers Assemble
Anime / Protagonist
2013 TV series
The Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Movie / Supporting
2012 theatrical release
Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started in 1963
Voice cast and creators
Jō Aoyama
- Voice actor
- Jō Aoyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- MCU Japanese Dub
Samuel L. Jackson
- Voice actor
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Notes
- Main cast
Stan Lee
- Creator name
- Stan Lee
- Role
- Original author
Jack Kirby
- Creator name
- Jack Kirby
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Nick Fury Figure
- Item name
- Nick Fury Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Eyepatch Figure
- Item name
- Eyepatch Figure
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited