Heroes and Villains Wiki
Advertisement

Dr. Curtis "Curt" Connors is a mentioned character in the 2002 film Spider-Man and a supporting character in the sequels Spider-Man 2 and 3. He is a physicist who studies in the evolvement of lizards and a professor at Columbia University who is one of Peter Parker's teachers as well as a colleague and friend of Dr. Otto Octavius before becoming Doctor Octopus.

He is based on the character of the same name from the Spider-Man comics and lightly alludes to Dr Reed Richards from the Fantastic Four comic book series.

Role in the films[]

Background[]

During his time as a college student, Curt befriended his classmate Otto Octavius.

For some unknown reasons, Connors also lost his arm at one point

Spider-Man 2[]

During one of his lectures, his student Peter was late for class but he never showed up. Curt warned Peter about his grades slipping and showed concern for the young man's well-being. However, Peter assured him he was trying to get everything in his life in order and that his paper would be on Curt's friend, Doctor Otto Octavius and his research. Connors reminded Peter that Otto was his friend and warned him that is paper better be accurate. Later, when meeting Peter Parker, Octavius remembered hearing Peter's name and told him that Connors considered him "brilliant, but lazy". After Peter started to lose his powers and give up his identity as Spider-Man due to post-traumatic stress, he started improving his grades and attendance at school.

At the end of the film, Otto chuckled about his friend's assumption about Peter's laziness once he found out Peter was also Spider-Man.

Spider-Man 3[]

When Peter discovered the alien symbiote, he took it to Connors to study it. Realizing the dangers of the black goo, Curt advised Peter to stay away from it. After seeing is again, Connor's told Peter that the Symbiote was the thing that was making him darker and more aggressive.

Video games[]

Spider-Man 2[]

Spider-Man 3[]

Trivia[]

  • Doctor Connors never becomes the Lizard like he did in the comics. However, Dr. Connors' in the video game adaptation of Spider-Man 3 and his Amazing Spider-Man counterpart becomes the Lizard.
  • Dr. Connors would have become the Lizard Sam Raimi's fourth Spider-Man been made, along with Vulture and the Vulturess ,(an adaptation of Black Cat's Felicia Hardy)
  • In the third film Peter gives Curt the weakened form of the Venom symbiote to study after it dispels from him. However, in the comics, Parker gives the symbiote for Reed Richards (Mr Fantastic of the Fantastic Four) to examine instead.

Navigation[]

Series
link={{{franchise}}}
Characters
Spider Family: Ben Reilly/Scarlet Spider/ChasmFelicity Hardy/Scarlet Spider • Gwen Stacy (MainstreamGhost-Spider) • Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew/Spider-WomanJulia Carpenter/Spider-Woman/Madame WebMattie Franklin/Spider-WomanUltimate Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman) • Kaine Parker/Scarlet SpiderCassandra Webb/Madame WebMiguel O'Hara/Spider-Man (2099)Miles Morales/Spider-Man (Earth-1610)Peni ParkerPeter Parker/Spider-Man (Earth-616)Cindy Moon/SilkAnnie Parker/SpiderlingPeter Porker/Spider-HamPeter Parker/Spider-Man NoirOtto Octavius/Superior Spider-ManPeter Parker/Ultimate Spider-ManPavitr Prabhakar/Spider-ManPeter Parker/Spider-Man JBilly Braddock/Spider-UKMay Reilly/Lady SpiderHobart Brown/Spider-PunkAshley Barton/Spider-Girl

Supporting Characters: Gwen StacyBetty BrantNed Leeds/HobgoblinBlack CatMay ParkerBen ParkerMary ParkerRichard ParkerBluebirdEddie BrockFirestarFlash ThompsonGanke LeePhil Urich/Green GoblinHarold OsbornHarry OsbornCaptain George StacyJ. Jonah JamesonLiz AllanLizardMary Jane WatsonMichele GonzalesMichael Morbius/Living VampireThomas Fireheart/PumaAaron Davis/ProwlerAnne Weying/She-VenomSilver SableVenom (Eddie Brock)• Jessica JonesOfficer Vin GonzalesDaredevilMoon KnightX-MenFantastic Four (Reed Richards/Mr. FantasticInvisible WomanJohnny Storm/The ThingJohnny Storm/Human TorchIron ManCaptain AmericaCaptain MarvelWolverineValeria Richards/BrainstormFranklin Richards/PowerhouseJefferson DavisRio MoralesSee More

Enemies: Norman Osborn/Green GoblinOtto Octavius/Doctor OctopusHarry Osborn/Green GoblinShockerLizardDoctor DoomKingpinBlack Order • Gabriel Stacy • ElectroVultureAbe Jenkins/Beetle • Spider-Slayers • Sinister Six • ScorpionAbsorbing ManDormammuVenomCarnageMephistoRhinoLoki LaufeysonWhirlwind • Wrecking Crew (Wrecker, Bulldozer, Thunderball) • Piledriver) • Frightful Four (Medusa AmaquelinKlawWizardTitaniaTrapster) Ultron • Symbiotes (Carnage • Scream • Agony • Lasher • Phage • Sleeper • yellow • Riot)

Adaptations
2000s Film Series: Peter Parker/Spider-ManNorman Osborn/Green GoblinHarry OsbornMary Jane WatsonAunt MayDoctor OctopusSandmanEddie Brock/Venom

The Amazing Spider-Man: Peter Parker/Spider-ManDr. Curt Connors/LizardGwen StacyGeorge StacyFlash ThompsonHarry Osborn/Green GoblinMax Dillion/Electro

Yost Universe: Betty Brant, Spider-Man (Yost Universe)

Marvel Animated Universe: Spider-ManWhite TigerNovaIron FistPower ManSquirrel GirlMary Jane WatsonAunt MayCloak and DaggerHawkeyeIron ManAnt-ManDoctor StrangeBlack WidowCaptain AmericaNick FuryPhil CoulsonKraven the HunterVenom • The Frightful Four (Thundra • Batroc • Wizard) • CarnageDoctor DoomFlash ThompsonMiles MoralesScarlet SpiderPetra ParkerNightmareWerewolf by NightBladeFrankenstein's MonsterDracula
The Spectacular Spider-Man: Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Harry Osborn, Gwen Stacy, Kenny Kong, Flash Thompson, Randy Robertson, Sally Avril, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Glory Grant, Hobie Brown, New York City Police Department (Captain George Stacy and Vin Gonzalez), Green Goblin, Venom, May Parker, Anna Watson, Ben Parker, Sinister Six (Lizard, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, Tombstone), Rhino, J. Jonah Jameson, Robbie Robertson, Black Cat, Silver Sable, Black Cat, Doctor Octopus

2017 series: Peter Parker/Spider-ManMiles Morales/Spy-DGwen Stacy/Spider-Gwen/Ghost-SpiderAnya Corazon/Spider-WomanIronheartMs. MarvelTony Stark/Iron Man

Into the Spider verse: Miles Morales (Spider-Man)Spider-ManGwen StacyPeter B. ParkerSpider-Man NoirPeni ParkerSpider-HamMay Parker • Ganke Lee • Wilson Fisk / KingpinProwlerDoctor OctopusTombstoneScorpionGreen Goblin

Video Games
Insomniac's Spider-Man Series: Miles Morales

Groups
The Avengers (comicsMarvel Animated UniverseMarvel Cinematic Universe) • Fantastic Four • Black Order • Enclave • Femme Fatales • Frightful Four • Wrecking Crew • H.A.M.M.E.R. • Life Foundation • Maggia • Savage Six • Sinister Syndicate • Spider-Slayers
Advertisement