Pyro

Original Title:Pyro

Languages:

  • Chinese: 火人
  • Japanese: パイロ (Pairo)
  • English: Pyro
Pyro is the codename for two fictional characters appearing in Marvel Comics. The most well-known is St. John Allerdyce, an Australian mutant with the power to control fire, though not generate it, requiring a flamethrower for his abilities. He is initially a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, frequently battling the X-Men, and later becomes an agent of the U.S. government in Freedom Force. He was portrayed by Alexander Burton and Aaron Stanford in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Another Pyro is Simon Lasker, an American teenage mutant who can generate and control fire. He is revealed to be gay in the 'X-Men Gold' series. Pyro exists in various alternate universes like 'Age of Apocalypse' and 'House of M'. The character is generally portrayed as a mutant with fire control abilities, a complex relationship with the X-Men, transitioning from villain to government operative, and has experienced multiple resurrections.