Zor-El — Supergirl Character Profile

About Zor-El

Kryptonian scientist and Kara's father, sends her to Earth to survive planetary destruction

Zor-El — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Alien

Abilities

Genius intellect, Kryptonian science, Space engineering, Leadership

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 7/10

Affiliations

• Black Lantern Corps
• DC Universe

Quick Facts about Zor-El

Occupation

scientist, superhero

Zor-El's Known Relations

• Seyg-El — Father
• Kara Zor-El — Child
• Power Girl — Child
• Kara Kent — Child
• Alura In-Ze — Spouse
• Jor-El — Sibling
• Black Lantern Corps — Member of

Zor-El appears in 2 titles

• Supergirl (1984) — character page
• Supergirl (2026)

Character Facts

Played by

David Krumholtz

Appears in

Supergirl (2026)

Role

Supporting

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