Thunderbolt Ross
Portrayed by
Sam Elliott (2003)William Hurt (MCU)
Inspiration
Thunderbolt Ross from the Hulk comics
Personality
Formerly: Greedy, overprotective, vengeful, uncaring, harsh, strict, arrogant, stubborn, failure-intolerant, strategic, egotist, delusional, cunning, ruthless, intelligent, elusive, dark, relentless, obnoxious, overbearing, ambitious, obsessiveLater: Redeemable, serious, helpful, apologetic, protective, fatherly, honorable, wrathful, compassionate, dedicated, elderly, stern, kind, firm, remorseful, nice, heroic, strict
Occupation
General of the U.S. Military
Alignment
Neutral, later good
Goal
To stop Bruce Banner/the Hulk at all costs and keep his daughter away from him (formerly) To aid the Hulk in defeating David Banner (succeeded)
Relatives
Betty Ross (daughter)
Likes
Order, leading the Army, hunting down Bruce Banner (formerly), his daughter, safety, being in charge, honor, respect
Dislikes
Disorder, disobedience, chaos, arrogance, selfishness, rudeness, cruelty, evil
Fate
Apologizes to his daughter for his past actions towards her and Bruce Banner
Quote
"Gentlemen, Release."
Source
General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross is a major antagonist, later anti-hero, of the 2003 Marvel movie Hulk. He is a senior US military general and the father of Elizabeth "Betty" Ross who was once opposed to the movie's protagonist Bruce Banner, a.k.a. the Hulk.