Peter Parker, also known by his superhero alias Spider-Man, is one of the two main characters (alongside Miles Morales) of the Marvel's Spider-Man series. He is the playable protagonist of Marvel's Spider-Man, a supporting character in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and the playable dual protagonist of Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
A resident of New York City, Peter gained his superhuman spider-powers and abilities after a bite from a radioactive spider at age fifteen. Opting to maintain a secret identity, he employed his newfound abilities and crafted web gadgets to protect New York. Eight years deep into his superhero journey, Peter is a seasoned and adept crime fighter but frequently grapples with balancing his superhero duties and personal life.
As the Spider-Man persona, Peter fought various criminals, sharing a longstanding rivalry with Wilson Fisk. He spent eight years collaborating with Yuriko Watanabe to bring Fisk down, but doing so unleashed deadlier organized crime. Peter was the sole Spider-Man until he was supported by Miles Morales, a friend who also gained spider powers. Outside the mask, Peter worked as a lab assistant for his mentor, Dr. Otto Octavius, and grew up under the nurturing care of his Aunt May Parker. Romantically, Peter has been linked with Daily Bugle reporter Mary Jane Watson, whom he met during middle school along with his best friend, Harry Osborn.
