Hurt gave his most terrifying performance ever in David Cronenberg’s bloody adaptation of the DC graphic novel 'A History of Violence.' ...

Long before he was ever the Red Hulk, General Thadeus “Thunderbolt” Ross was a thorn in the side ... came to Bruce and Betty’s wedding with a gun, intending to shoot Bruce Banner, instead ...

Writer: Jeph Loeb Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross’ loss during World War Hulk ... He starts by knocking out the Watcher, killing the Abomination with a gun, and defeating Thor.

This is especially the case in Harrison Ford’s portrayal of Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross. The role, originated by the late William Hurt, has appeared briefly every now and then across MCU canon.

His old nemesis did, though. Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross’ desire to live long enough to earn back his daughter’s love made a previously unlikable character more complex and sympathetic.