Dr. Stephen Strange — Doctor Strange Character Profile

About Dr. Stephen Strange

Former neurosurgeon, Sorcerer Supreme, master of mystic arts and time magic.

Dr. Stephen Strange — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Mystic arts, Time manipulation, Dimensional travel, Spell casting, Astral projection

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 8/10

Affiliations

• Avengers
• Defenders
• Illuminati
• The New Avengers
• Midnight Sons
• Avengers
• Marvel Cinematic Universe

Quick Facts about Dr. Stephen Strange

Full Name

Stephen Vincent Strange

Occupation

magician, neurosurgeon

Eye Color

Green

Hair Color

Brown hair

First Appearance

Doctor Strange

Dr. Stephen Strange's Known Relations

• The Ancient One — Student of
• Avengers — Member of
• Defenders — Member of
• Illuminati — Member of
• The New Avengers — Member of
• Midnight Sons — Member of
• Avengers — Member of

Dr. Stephen Strange appears in 4 titles

• Doctor Strange (2016)
• Thor: Ragnarok (2017) — character page
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — character page
• Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Benedict Cumberbatch

Appears in

Doctor Strange (2016)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Dr. Stephen Strange — Professional Guide — Jonathan Pangborn (Benjamin Bratt)

  Pangborn acts as the initial catalyst guiding Strange toward magic.

  Pangborn directs Strange to Kamar-Taj after Strange learns about his mysterious recovery from paralysis.

• Dr. Stephen Strange — Alliance Partner — Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor)

  They train together and are tasked with stopping the main threat.

  The Ancient One tells Strange that he and Mordo will have to work together to defeat Kaecilius.

• Dr. Stephen Strange — Professional Colleague — Wong (Benedict Wong)

  Fellow sorcerers who protect the Sanctums and share mystical knowledge.

  Strange studies ancient texts guarded by Master Wong and later continues his studies with Wong in New York.

• Dr. Stephen Strange — Professional Master — The Ancient One (Tilda Swinton)

  Primary mentor who unlocks Strange's potential and leaves him the mantle.

  The Ancient One reluctantly agrees to train Strange, revealing dimensions and teaching him mystic arts.

• Dr. Stephen Strange — Conflict Arch Enemy — Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen)

  Central antagonist whose actions drive the entire plot and threaten Earth.

  Kaecilius steals pages, destroys Sanctums, mortally wounds the Ancient One, and engages Strange in combat.

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More characters from Doctor Strange

• Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
• Dr. Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams)
• Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen)
• The Ancient One (Tilda Swinton)
• Wong (Benedict Wong)
• Jonathan Pangborn (Benjamin Bratt)
• Dr. Nicodemus West (Michael Stuhlbarg)
• Brunette Zealot (Zara Phythian)
• Lucian / Strong Zealot (Scott Adkins)
• Tall Zealot (Alaa Safi)
• Dr. Patel (Meera Syal)
• Dr. Weiss (Eben Young)