William Stryker

William Stryker is a fictional character in Marvel Comics, frequently appearing as an adversary of the X-Men. A former U.S. Army sergeant who later became a religious zealot and minister, Stryker harbors an intense hatred for mutants, whom he views as demonic. This hatred drives him to commit numerous horrific acts, including the murder of his wife and newborn mutant son. Stryker formed a paramilitary group called the Purifiers, dedicated to the eradication of all mutants. He was also involved in the Weapon X Program, which resulted in Wolverine's adamantium skeleton. Stryker has repeatedly clashed with the X-Men and has been defeated multiple times. He has been killed and resurrected on several occasions. Stryker's character also frequently appears in the X-Men film series, portrayed by different actors, typically as a villain with a close connection to Wolverine.