List of Iron Fist characters
Iron Fist is an American streaming television series created for Netflix by Scott Buck, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, sharing continuity with List of [Marvel Cinematic Universe films|the films of the franchise], and is the fourth in a Marvel's [Netflix television series|series of shows] that lead up to a Defenders (miniseries)|Defenders] crossover miniseries.
The series stars Finn Jones as Danny Rand / Iron Fist, with Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup, and Sacha Dhawan also starring. They are joined by Ramón Rodríguez, Rosario Dawson and David Wenham in the first season, with Simone Missick and Alice Eve starring in the second. In addition to original characters, several characters based on various Marvel properties also appear throughout the series.
Overview
Main characters
Danny Rand / Iron Fist
Daniel "Danny" Rand / Iron Fist is a billionaire Buddhist monk and martial artist proficient in kung-fu, with the ability to call upon the mystical power of the Iron Fist.Jones described the character as "someone struggling to find his identity", and identified with the character's loneliness being an orphan like Rand. He noted that "Danny gets really stressed and really pissed off sometimes, and I understand ... optimism and where that comes from." In preparation for the role, Jones studied kung fu, wushu, and tai chi, along with weight training, Buddhist philosophy, and meditation. Toby Nichols portrays a young Danny Rand.
Colleen Wing
Colleen Wing, a bushido master, is sensei of Chikara Dojo in New York City, and is integral to Daniel Rand's reintegration into society, foiling an attempt by Ward Meacham to have Rand indefinitely committed to Birch Psychiatric Hospital.Henwick felt the most defining word for Wing was "alone", saying, "She doesn't want to be anyone's love interest and open herself up in that way." Henwick also tried "to pull out that sort of very dry humor that has, and that no bullshit New Yorker demeanor" from the comics version in her portrayal.
Ward Meachum
Ward Meachum is the son of Harold and childhood acquaintance of Rand, whose work building up Rand Enterprises with his sister Joy is threatened to be undone with Rand's return.Ward is a character from the comics, but with altered familial connections. As Pelphrey noted, "we're not necessarily beholden to representing him exactly as he appears in the comic book." Stroup said that Ward would experience some "male angst" on Rand's return, because "Ward would have been the one who picked on when he was little so as pure and innocent and great as Iron Fist is, he comes in and he causes some problems" there. Ilan Eskenazi portrays a teenage Ward Meachum.
Joy Meachum
Joy Meachum is the daughter of Harold and childhood acquaintance of Rand, whose work building up Rand Enterprises with her brother Ward is threatened to be undone with Rand's return.Stroup said that Joy "absolutely loves" Rand, and his return to New York is "like this rebirth of what she once was, and she gets to ask these questions about herself because he's posing them to her." Stroup said that Joy would initially be unsure whether Rand is who he says he is. Aimee Laurence portrays a young Joy Meachum.
Bakuto
Bakuto is a leader of a faction of The Hand and Colleen Wing's sensei.Bakuto at first appears to be a benevolent person, aiding Danny Rand in his abilities and showing him footage of the previous Iron Fist, but soon it becomes apparent that he wishes to use Danny for his own purposes and especially has plans for the Meachums. After shooting Joy Meachum, he and his men take Danny, but end up fighting him along with Colleen and Davos. Bakuto battles Colleen with swords, but he is stabbed by his former pupil. Colleen refuses to kill Bakuto, so Davos does it for her. His body then disappears. Colleen assumes that Bakuto's people took it, but Danny recalls that Harold Meachum managed to come back from the dead.
Davos
Davos is a skilled martial artist who is the son of Lei Kung and Rand's former best friend in K'un-Lun, who grew envious when Rand became the Iron Fist.Although Dhawan first appeared in the ninth episode of the first season, Dhawan noted that the majority of Davos' storyline was intended to be explored in the second season.
Claire Temple
Claire Temple is a former nurse from Hell's Kitchen who joins Wing's dojo.Dawson reprises her role from previous Marvel Netflix series.
Harold Meachum
Harold Meachum is a ruthless corporate leader and co-founder of Rand Enterprises who was partners with Rand's parents at the time of their deaths.Regarding Harold's relationship with his children, Joy and Ward, Wenham said the dynamic between the three of them "is complex, to say the least. It's multilayered, it's multidimensional, it's surprising and it's forever changing, depending on the circumstances."
Misty Knight
Mercedes "Misty" Knight is a Harlem NYPD Detective with a strong sense of justice, and an ally of Rand and Wing.Missick reprises her role from previous Marvel Netflix series.
Mary Walker
Mary Walker is a woman with a split personality.Eve was cast in the role in December 2017.
Recurring characters
The following is a list of guest characters that have recurring roles throughout the series. The characters are listed by the MCU media or season in which they first appeared.Introduced in other TV series
Darryl
Darryl is a student at Wing's dojo. Rodriguez reprises his role from Luke Cage.Gao
Gao is an accomplished woman and former ally of Wilson Fisk with her own heroin trade in Hell's Kitchen who has connections with The Hand. Ho reprises her role from Daredevil.Introduced in season one
Wendell Rand
Wendell Rand is Danny's father and co-founder of Rand Enterprises.Megan
Megan is a secretary to Danny Rand and the Meachums at Rand Enterprises.Kyle
Kyle is Harold Meachum's personal assistant.Kevin Singleton
Kevin Singleton is Harold Meachum's loyal bodyguard.Lawrence Wilkins
Lawrence Wilkins is a member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.Donald Hooper
Donald Hooper is a member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.Maria Rodriguez
Maria Rodriguez is a member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.Introduced in season two
Bethany
Bethany is the sponsor of Ward Meachum's NA group and is in a sexual relationship with him.BB
BB is a member of Ryhno's gang who sympathizes with Colleen.Crank
Crank former member of Ryhno's gang. Later becomes the co leader his own cult killing many including BB and Ryhno.Rhyno
Rhyno is the leader of the local China Town district gang.Torx
Torx is a member of Ryhno's gang.Hex
Hex is a member of Ryhno's gang.Sherry Yang
Sherry Yang is the wife of Hai-Qing Yang. She becomes the leader of the Yangsi Gonshi following her husband's death.Sam Chung
Sam Chung is a member of Bayard and a friend of Colleen Wing.Chen Wu
Chen Wu is a high-ranking member of the Golden Tigers. Based on the comic character who appeared in Iron Fist #8.Guest characters
The following is a supplementary list of guest stars that appear in lesser roles or make significant cameo appearances. The characters are listed by the MCU media or season in which they first appeared.Introduced in other TV series
- Jeri Hogarth : An attorney who helps Rand once he returns to New York. Loeb noted that "Carrie-Anne obviously lives in a different kind of world , and so being able to see those two worlds collide is just the beginning of the many obstacles that he goes through."
- Thembi Wallace : A reporter from for WJBP-TV.
- Shirley Benson : An administrator at Metro-General Hospital and Temple's former boss.
- Donnie Chang : A detective of the NYPD's 29th Precinct working undercover as a Golden Tiger gang member.
- Turk Barrett : A minor criminal who sells guns.
Introduced in season one
- : Danny's mother.
- : The chief of security at Rand Enterprises who is loyal to Ward Meachum.
- : A psychiatrist at the mental hospital where Rand is first sent. Based on the comic character who appeared in The Avengers #227.
- : A student at Wing's dojo.
- as the ringmaster of an underground fight club.
- : The leader of the Yangsi Gonshi triad whose pier was bought out by Joy Meachum.
- : One of Wing's students who trains to become a doctor with the help of The Hand.
- : One of the fighters that Colleen Wing takes on in the cage match.
- : A chemist who creates a synthetic heroin used by The Hand.
- : A Rand Enterprises employee who helps Danny with lab work.
- : A sales representative for The Hand at Rand Enterprises, selling their synthetic heroin throughout New York.
- : Rand's mentor in K'un-Lun and Davos' father.
- : A Russian butcher who fights with his brother Grigori for The Hand.
- : A Russian butcher who fights with his brother Andrei for The Hand.
- : An arachnologist warrior who fights for The Hand. Based on the comic character who first appeared in The Immortal Iron Fist #8.
- : A skilled Japanese mercenary who fights for The Hand. Based on the comic character who appeared in Marvel Premiere #16.
- : A servant of Ch'i-Lin who is tasked to protect Madame Gao's heroin factory in Anzhou, China. He proficiently uses the Drunken Fist martial art style. Tan originally auditioned for the role of Danny Rand.
Introduced in season two
- : A friend and fellow employee of Danny's at Royal Al Moving.
- : The owner of the Silver Lotus who is harassed by the Golden Tigers for protection money.
- : A member of Ryhno's gang.
- : A member of Ryhno's gang.
- : A member of Ryhno's gang. As his name implies, he utilizes a chain when he fights.
- : An unstable member of Ryhno's gang who betrays Ryhno.
- : A wealthy socialite and rival to Joy Meachum.
- : A member of the Order of the Crane Mother.
- : A member of the Order of the Crane Mother and Davos' mother.
- : Sherry Yang's security chief and member of the Yangsi Gnoshi.
- : One of the Crane Sisters who aids Davos in stealing the Iron Fist from Danny.
- : One of the Crane Sisters who aids Davos in stealing the Iron Fist from Danny.
- : One of the Crane Sisters who aids Davos in stealing the Iron Fist from Danny.
- : The leader of the Golden Tigers triad.
- : An accountant working for the Yangsi Gonshi.
- : Henry Yip's cousin and former member of the Golden Tigers.
Season 1