John Walker — Thunderbolts* Character Profile

About John Walker

Government-appointed Captain America.

John Walker — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Shield mastery, Military training, Combat, Resilience, Leadership

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 6/10

Affiliations

• United States Armed Forces
• Marvel Cinematic Universe

John Walker's Known Relations

• United States Armed Forces — Member of

John Walker appears in 3 titles

• The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) — character page
• Thunderbolts* (2025)
• Avengers: Doomsday (2026) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Wyatt Russell

Appears in

Thunderbolts* (2025)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• John Walker — alliance — Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh)
• John Walker — Professional Employer — Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)

  Employer and subordinate used as a disposable asset.

• John Walker — Alliance Rescuer — Alexei Shostakov (David Harbour)

  Rescuer and ally providing safe passage.

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