who made deadpool
Deadpool was originally created as a Marvel Comics character by artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza, and the first Deadpool movie was directed by Tim Miller from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.
Who made Deadpool (the character)?
- Deadpool (Wade Wilson) first appeared in The New Mutants #98 in 1991 as a villain-for-hire.
- The character was created by artist-writer Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza while they were working on The New Mutants for Marvel.
- Over time, many writers shaped his personality, including Joe Kelly, Christopher Priest, and others, turning him into the fourth‑wall‑breaking antihero fans know now.
Who made Deadpool (the 2016 film)?
- The 2016 movie Deadpool is a superhero film based on the Marvel character, produced within the X‑Men film series.
- It was directed by Tim Miller in his feature directorial debut.
- The screenplay was written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, with Ryan Reynolds starring as Wade Wilson / Deadpool and heavily championing the project behind the scenes.
Quick role table
| Aspect | Key people |
|---|---|
| Comic character creators | Rob Liefeld (artist) and Fabian Nicieza (writer). | [7][9]
| First appearance | *The New Mutants* #98 (1991). | [9]
| 2016 movie director | Tim Miller. | [1][5]
| 2016 movie writers | Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. | [5]
| Live‑action actor | Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool. | [5]