Summary

• Marvel heroes, like Star-Lord, Ant-Man, and Falcon, each embody unique Myers-Briggs personalities that drive their actions and relationships.
• The vast array of Marvel characters, old and new, offers a variety of relatable personalities, making it easy for fans to find a hero to identify with.
• The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator provides insight into the character's archetype, psychology, and social tendencies, giving fans a deeper understanding of their favorite heroes.

For over ten years, audiences have followed the adventures of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Yes, the comic book action and interwoven stories are part of the charm, but the real selling points of this franchise are its relatable heroes. With the vast array of characters, anyone can find a hero they identify with. Kevin Feige and his team have done an incredible job bringing these heroes to life in an empathetic way. One of the best ways to understand a character's archetype and psychology is by applying the Myers-Briggs® personalities. This specified classification is often used to surmise one's social tendencies and ticks.

During its inception, few imagined the While mainstays like Thor and Hulk are still around, the franchise has been ed by more recent newcomers like Shang-Chi, Kang, and Kamala Khan. These new entries into the massive cinematic universe have introduced viewers to many more memorable characters with complex and exciting personality types. Yet, despite how diverse Marvel's characters continue to be, each one still fits fairly squarely into one of the sixteen Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator® personalities.

Peter Quill, AKA Star-Lord - ESFP

Debuted In Guardians of the Galaxy

Star-Lord is the biggest himbo in the MCU and is most similar to the ESFP personality type. In his introduction scene in Guardians of the Galaxy, he breaks into song and dance while venturing into the unknown, which is a classic ESFP move.

ESFP personalities are social extroverts, entertainers, typically focused on personal aesthetics, can be a little unfocused at times, and can become easily bored, which Peter Quill fits all of these traits perfectly.

Scott Lang, AKA Ant-Man - ESFJ

Debuted In Ant-Man

Ant-Man has several amazing action scenes in the MCU, and he's optimistic even in the darkest of times, like when he was one of the only ones with hope after the snap and his time in the quantum realm. Scott Lang is a character who is able to encourage others and be ive while always being able to make others, including himself, laugh.

Scott is also a loyal and heartwarming character as he's loyal to the Avengers and has a special bond with his daughter Cassie. However, sometimes he can be a little too selfless, but he always has his heart in the right place. All of Scott's strengths and weaknesses as a character are similar to the ESFJ personality type.

Sam Wilson, AKA Falcon/Captain America - ISFP

Debuted In Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Sam Wilson, aka Falcon and now the MCU's Captain America, is a charming character who quickly gets along with both Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff in Captain America: Winter Soldier and is building a relationship with Bucky Barnes in Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Sam is a ionate character who does what he thinks is right and is empathetic toward others as he is always ready to jump into the fray to help. Sam's an independent and curious person as well and all of these traits are similar to the ISFP personality type.

Bucky Barnes, AKA The Winter Soldier - ISFJ

Debuted In Captain America: The First Avenger

Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier, is introduced in Captain America: The First Avenger as a loyal and hard-working character who has unending for his best friend Steve Rogers. He's imaginative and interested in science while also being a strong defender of what's right when he goes to fight in World War II.

Bucky's an empathetic character, not including the years when he was brainwashed by Hydra, while also being humble and more introverted making all of Bucky's traits similar to the ISFJ personality type.

Vision - ISTJ

Debuted In Avengers: Age of Ultron

Vision is very similar to the ISTJ personality portraying most of the ISTJ strengths and weaknesses on screen in the MCU and in the Disney+ series WandaVision. He's an honest and direct character who is calm and practical but sometimes, near the beginning of his character arc, was a little insensitive.

He's a very responsible, logical, and dutiful character who is capable of almost anything from his beginnings as JARVIS to his humanoid form as Vision.

Thor - ESTP

Debuted In Thor

Thor, God of Thunder and Space Frat-Bro, is full of versatility and humor. This son of Asgard is a strong-willed leader who loves to tackle problems head-on. Though he is assertive, Thor still likes to let loose and have fun, though occasionally at his downfall. Out of all the types, Thor is clearly an ESTP.

ESTPs are classified as energetic problem solvers. They love addressing problems immediately and with as broad a scope as possible. Sometimes though, the tendency towards immediate action can lead to a narrower and less detail-oriented approach. Luckily, their good-natured humor and natural likability overcome their blind enthusiasm.

Carol Danvers, AKA Captain Marvel - ISFP

Debuted In Captain Marvel

Carol Danvers might be new to the MCU, but there is no denying her immediate impact (just ask that poor Blockbuster Video). Fans around the world immediately identified with this new galactic hero. When applying the MBTI®, Captain Marvel fits right into the ISFP type.

ISFPs are comionate and concrete, often holding a strong moral com. Carol has a strong will, and her values are incredibly important to her. Although she is loyal to the Kree, she does not sacrifice her beliefs for them. ISFPs hate having their personal freedoms and emotions limited, mirrored in Carol's journey from Kree Pawn to an independent hero.

Wanda Maximoff, AKA Scarlet Witch - INFP

Debuted In Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Scarlet Witch is a complicated character with complicated powers. Her personality is hard to in down to her reserved and changing tendencies. Because of this, no better type exists for her than INFP. Full of comion for others, it was the clear archetype for a character like Wanda.

This is not to say that Wanda is weak. Instead, Wanda is selective as to when she chooses to be vulnerable. There are few characters apart from Vision who she chooses to open up with. INFPs are very empathetic, but choose when to express it.

Groot - INFJ

Debuted In Guardians of the Galaxy

Groot has proved to be one of the MCU's most popular characters, and his rebirth has prompted several hilarious memes. Groot might be a being of few words, but his gentle demeanor and peaceful nature scream INFJ.

INFJs are identified by their insightful, private, and loyal personalities. Groot is that and more. He is a serene being who is dutiful to those he loves. He is not a fan of conflict, loudness, or disorder, and just wants everyone to get along. If INFJs had a motto, it'd be "We are Groot".

T'Challa, AKA Black Panther - INTJ

Debuted In Captain America: Civil War

T'Challa is a character who has a lot on his shoulders. Running a kingdom, losing his dad, and learning that his family covered up a murder and abandonment plot are just a few of the things he's handling in Black Panther. Only someone calm, cool, and collected can take all that stress.

T'Challa is an INTJ and conceptual planner. INTJs face problems thoroughly, logically, and decisively. Procrastination is a major point of stress for INTJs, along with micromanaging and indecision. As the king of the most secretive and powerful nation on earth, T'Challa does not have time to second-guess or overthink.