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

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Aspect Key people
Comic character creators Rob Liefeld (artist) and Fabian Nicieza (writer).
First appearance *The New Mutants* #98 (1991).
2016 movie director Tim Miller.
2016 movie writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.
Live‑action actor Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool.
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