Clint Barton (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
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“Hawkeye (Marvel Cinematic Universe)” redirects here. For the 2021 TV series, see Hawkeye (2021 TV series). For Barton’s successor, see Kate Bishop (Marvel Cinematic Universe).
| Clint Barton | |
|---|---|
| Marvel Cinematic Universe character | |
| Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye in The Avengers (2012) | |
| First appearance | Thor (2011) |
| Based on |
Hawkeye by Stan LeeDon Heck |
| Adapted by | J. Michael StraczynskiMark ProtosevichAshley MillerZack StentzDon Payne |
| Portrayed by | Jeremy Renner |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Clinton Francis Barton |
| Alias | HawkeyeRonin |
| Occupation | AvengerVigilanteAgent of S.H.I.E.L.D. |
| Affiliation | AvengersS.H.I.E.L.D.S.T.R.I.K.E.[1] |
| Weapon | Bow and quiver; Compound and Recurve bows[2]WristbowRetractable katana[3] (as Ronin)Shuriken (as Ronin)Combat knivesCollapsible batonVarious trick arrowsVarious firearms |
| Family | Edith Barton (mother) |
| Spouse | Laura Barton |
| Children | Cooper BartonLila BartonNathaniel Barton |
| Nationality | American |
Clinton Francis Barton, more commonly known as Clint Barton, is a fictional character portrayed by Jeremy Renner in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—commonly by his alias, Hawkeye. Barton is depicted as an expert marksman, archer and hand-to-hand combatant, with his preferred weapon being a recurve bow. Initially an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Barton is recruited by Steve Rogers and becomes a founding member of the Avengers. After Barton’s family is decimated by Thanos, he becomes a vigilante and violently dismantles organized crime as Ronin until he and his allies revive those lost during the Blip.[a][4] Despite his attempt to retire, Barton’s time as Ronin causes continued conflicts with various elements of organized crime and he takes in a protégé named Kate Bishop.
Barton’s first appearance was a brief cameo in Thor (2011), but he became a central figure of the MCU, appearing in six films as of 2022 and has the lead role in the miniseries Hawkeye (2021).[5]
Alternate versions of Barton from within the multiverse also appear in the animated series What If…? (2021), with Renner reprising the role.