Frank Castle | |
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Marvel Cinematic Universe character | |
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Adapted by | Douglas Petrie Marco Ramirez |
Portrayed by | Jon Bernthal |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Francis David Castle Sr. |
Alias | Pete Castiglione |
Nickname | Frank |
Title | The Punisher |
Occupation | Vigilante U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant |
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Family | Lisa Castle (daughter) Frank Castle Jr. (son) |
Spouse | Maria Castle |
Significant others | Beth Quinn |
Nationality | Italian-American |
Francis David "Frank" Castle Sr. is a fictional character portrayed by Jon Bernthal in television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—commonly known by his alias, The Punisher. Introduced in the 2016 second season of Daredevil, Bernthal signed a deal to return for a spin-off series, The Punisher (2017–2019); his portrayal of the character has been positively received. Bernthal will again reprise his role as the Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again (2025).[1]