21 'The Walking Dead' stars who have played Marvel characters

Kirsten AcunaMar 27, 2022, 19:35 IST

You likely knew Michael James Shaw before his introduction on "The Walking Dead" as a Marvel villain. You just may not have realized it.Josh Stringer/Marvel Studios

Many "TWD" stars have appeared in Marvel projects or actively appear in both franchises.
Michael Rooker and Lauren Ridloff starred in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise and "Eternals."

Jon Bernthal played Shane for two seasons before being cast as the Punisher on Marvel's Netflix series.

Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh on "TWD" and Frank Castle on "The Punisher."Matthew Welch/AMC, Marvel/Netflix

Danai Gurira played katana-wielding badass Michonne on "TWD" and has appeared in in three Marvel movies as Okoye, the general of the Wakandan army.

Danai Gurira as Michonne on "TWD" and Okoye.Jackson Lee Davis/AMC, Marvel

Michael Rooker played Daryl's brother Merle before he starred in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise.

Michael Rooker as Merle in "TWD" and Yondu in "GotG Vol. 2."Gene Page/AMC, Marvel

Ross Marquand has juggled playing Aaron on "TWD" since season five while lending his voice to a few Marvel characters.

Ross Marquand as Aaron on "TWD" and the voices of Red Skull and Ultron in "What If...?"Josh Stringer/AMC, Marvel

Jordan Woods-Robinson played Aaron's boyfriend Eric on "TWD." He briefly showed up on "Loki."

Jordan Woods-Robinson on "TWD" and in "Loki."Jackson Lee Davis/AMC, Marvel

Lauren Ridloff has played fan-favorite Connie on "TWD" since season nine. She also starred in "Eternals."

Lauren Ridloff on "TWD" and "Eternals."Josh Stringer/AMC, Marvel

Matt Lintz, who played an older Henry on the show, is set to star on Disney+'s upcoming "Ms. Marvel" series.

Matt Lintz on season nine of "TWD" and in the trailer for "Ms. Marvel."Gene Page/AMC, Marvel Studios

Cailey Fleming has played an aged up Judith in the zombie apocalypse since season nine. She made a surprise appearance on "Loki."

Cailey Fleming as Judith on "TWD" and young Sylvie.Josh Stringer/AMC, Marvel

After playing Jared, the Savior you loved to hate on "TWD," Joshua Mikel appeared in "Ant-Man and the Wasp."

Josh Mikel as a Savior on "TWD" and in "Ant-Man and the Wasp."Gene Page/AMC, Marvel

Elizabeth Ludlow played a fellow Savior, Arat, and was unrecognizable in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."

Elizabeth Ludlow as Arat on "TWD" and in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."Gene Page/AMC, Marvel

Before Michael James Shaw played Mercer, the leader of the Commonwealth's militia, on "TWD," he worked with Thanos.

You likely knew Michael James Shaw before his introduction on "The Walking Dead" as a Marvel villain. You just may not have realized it.Josh Stringer/Marvel Studios

Before he played Spencer Monroe on "TWD," Austin Nichols appeared on the first season of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Austin Nichols on "TWD" and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."Gene Page/AMC, Marvel

Carlos Navarro was Alvaro, a member of the Kingdom, on "TWD" and more recently appeared on "Hawkeye."

Navarro as Alvaro on "TWD" and in "Hawkeye."Gene Page/AMC, Marvel

Maximiliano Hernández was a cop on "TWD" and a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent on TV and in the MCU.

Hernández as Bob on "TWD" and Agent Sitwell in "Avengers: Endgame."AMC, Marvel

Zach McGowan played a Savior named Justin on season nine of "TWD." He also appeared on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Zach McGowan played a dreamy-looking Savior and was also on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."Jackson Lee Davis/AMC, Marvel

Briana Venskus was a member of Oceanside, Beatrice, on "TWD." She also appeared on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Briana Venskus on "TWD" and "Agents of "S.H.I.E.L.D."Gene Page/AMC, Marvel

After Corey Hawkins played Heath in the zombie apocalypse, he appeared in "Iron Man 3."

Corey Hawkins as Heath on "TWD" and in "Iron Man 3."Gene Page/AMC, Marvel

Kerry Condon appeared on the season four premiere of "TWD" in a side story with Rick. She later played an important voice in the MCU.

Kerry Condon appeared on the season four premiere of "TWD" and was the replacement voice for Tony's personal assistant.Gene Page/AMC, Marvel

Pruitt Taylor Vince memorably played Otis on "TWD" and Grill on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Pruitt Taylor Vince on "The Walking Dead" and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."AMC, Marvel

Daryl famously blew up Christopher Berry on "TWD" before he worked for Michael Keaton's Vulture in "Spider-Man: Homecoming."

Christopher Berry worked with Adrian Toomes in "Spider-Man: Homecoming."Gene Page/AMC, Marvel

Brett Gentile played a member of the Hilltop on "TWD" and appeared briefly in "Captain America: Civil War" as a truck driver.

Freddie on "TWD" and a truck driver in "Captain America: Civil War."AMC, Marvel

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