Drax

Played by Dave Bautista

Drax the Destroyer is a warrior from the planet Cynosure whose family was murdered by Ronan the Accuser acting on Thanos's orders, leaving him consumed by a singular drive for revenge. Superhumanly strong and durable, and known for taking figurative language with total literalness, he joined the Guardians of the Galaxy in pursuit of Ronan and Thanos alike. Read more →

First turns up in Guardians of the Galaxy.