May Parker
Peter Parker's pillar of support
Peter Parker's aunt and a kind-hearted woman who has watched over and supported him for many years. She quietly supports his growth as a hero.
Quotes
- "Be careful, Peter"
- "Family is always on your side"
- "Tell me if you're in trouble"
- "You're not alone"
- "Love is a powerful force"
Trivia
- May Parker has been voiced or portrayed by different voice actors and actors in many Spider-Man series.
- In numerous stories, she is one of the few people who knows Peter's secret.
- Her character symbolizes the mental support for Peter.
- Some comics depict episodes where she faces serious illness or death.
- In live-action films, she is played by Rosemary Harris and others.
Alternate names
Aunt May
Aunt May
May
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An elderly woman with graying hair, characterized by a warm and loving expression. She typically wears calm, everyday fashion.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Gray hair
- Gentle smile
- Wrinkled expression
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- Apron
- Homemade food
- Simple accessories
- Housework tools
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Warm and devoted, family-oriented. She always puts Peter's happiness first and supports him with strong will at times as a maternal figure. She faces difficulties with patience and deep affection.
- Keywords
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- Devoted
- Compassionate
- Patient
- Worrier
- Tolerant
- Family love
- Motto
- Family is the most precious treasure above all
- Talents
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- Cooking
- General housework
- Ability to encourage people
- Patience
- Family mediation skills
- Skills
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- Family care
- Counselor
- Encouragement
- Motivation
- She wishes for Peter to live safely and happily, and supports his growth.
- Habits
- Her catchphrase is occasionally saying 'Be careful.' She sometimes becomes absorbed in housework and loses sight of her surroundings.
- Favorite foods
- Homemade soup, Pancakes, Tea, Seasonal fruits, Home cooking
- Hobbies
- Cooking, Gardening, Crafts, Reading, Time with family
History
- Backstory
- She has continued to watch over Peter's growth in the absence of his parents. She supports him closely as he struggles as Spider-Man and serves as his mental pillar.
- Debut date
- August 1, 1962
- Work title
- Amazing Fantasy #15
- Media type
- Manga
Discovery of Peter becoming Spider-Man
- Significant event
- Discovery of Peter becoming Spider-Man
- Description
- She learns that Peter is Spider-Man and takes on the role of understanding and supporting him.
Her serious illness
- Significant event
- Her serious illness
- Description
- She faces serious illnesses or injuries multiple times but recovers with support from Peter and others.
Peter's marriage
- Significant event
- Peter's marriage
- Description
- She blesses Peter's marriage to Mary Jane Watson and accepts her as a family member.
Relationships
Peter Parker
Nephew. She cherishes him, always watches over and supports him. She is his mental pillar and their relationship is full of family love.
Ben Parker
Spouse
Deceased husband. A figure who greatly influenced Peter and was also May's support.
Peter Parker
Guardian
When she learned Peter's secret and protected him
Parker family
Parker family: matriarch
Media appearances
Spider-Man (various series)
Anime / Supporting
Spider-Man (multiple films)
Movie / Supporting
Amazing Fantasy #15 and others
Manga / Supporting
1962
Voice cast and creators
Sakurako Matsui
- Voice actor
- Sakurako Matsui
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Sally Foster / Rosemary Harris / others
- Voice actor
- Sally Foster / Rosemary Harris / others
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Various movie and anime versions
Stan Lee
- Creator name
- Stan Lee
- Role
- Original author
Steve Ditko
- Creator name
- Steve Ditko
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
May Parker Figure
- Item name
- May Parker Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
May Parker Merchandise
- Item name
- May Parker Merchandise
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited