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| portrayer = Robert Forster
| portrayer = Robert Forster
| debut = [[Graphic Novel:War Buddies, Part 2|War Buddies, Part 2]]
| debut = [[Graphic Novel:War Buddies, Part 2|War Buddies, Part 2]]
| mention = [[Genesis]]
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| power(s) = [[Power absorption]]<br />'''Absorbed abilities demonstrated:'''<br />[[Telepathy]],<br />[[Rapid cell regeneration]],<br />[[Electric manipulation]],<br />[[Telekinesis]],<br />[[Poison emission]],<br />[[Mental manipulation]],<br />[[Space-time manipulation]],<br />[[Precognition]]
| power(s) = [[Ability absorption]]<br />'''Absorbed abilities demonstrated:'''<br />[[Telepathy]],<br />[[Rapid cell regeneration]],<br />[[Electric manipulation]],<br />[[Poison emission]],<br />[[Telekinesis]],<br />[[Mental manipulation]],<br />[[Space-time manipulation]],<br />[[Precognition]]
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| significant other = formerly [[Angela Petrelli]]
| significant other = formerly [[Angela Petrelli]]
| marriage = 1964
| marriage = 1964
| parent(s)/guardian(s) =
| parent(s)/guardian(s) = Mrs. Petrelli (deceased)
| child(ren) = [[Nathan Petrelli]] ([[Sylar's victims|deceased]]),<br /> [[Peter Petrelli]]
| child(ren) = [[Nathan Petrelli]] ([[Sylar's victims|deceased]]),<br>[[Peter Petrelli]]
| sibling(s) = Tim Petrelli
| sibling(s) = Tim Petrelli
| grandchild(ren) = [[Claire Bennet]],<br />[[Simon Petrelli]],<br />[[Monty Petrelli]]
| grandchild(ren) = [[Claire Bennet]],<br>[[Simon Petrelli]],<br>[[Monty Petrelli]]
| grandparent(s) =
| grandparent(s) =
| other relatives = '''Sister-in-law''': <br />[[Alice Shaw]]
| other relatives = '''Sister-in-law''': <br>[[Alice Shaw]]<br>'''Great grandchildren:'''<br>[[Tommy Clark]],<br>[[Malina]]
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'''Arthur Petrelli''' was the husband of [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]], the father of [[Nathan]], [[Peter]], and was a [[The Company's founders|founding member]] of [[the Company]]. He was an [[evolved human]] with the ability to [[Power absorption|steal other evolved humans' abilities through physical contact]].
'''Arthur Petrelli''' was the husband of [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]], the father of [[Nathan]], [[Peter]], and was a [[The Company's founders|founding member]] of [[the Company]]. He was an [[evolved human]] with the ability to [[Ability absorption|steal other evolved humans' abilities through physical contact]].


==About==
==About==
After having served in the [[Vietnam War]] alongside [[Daniel Linderman]], Arthur (and [[Angela Petrelli|his wife]]) helped [[The Company's founders|found]] [[the Company]]. He worked with the others in the group to perform acts they believed would help the world. Arthur continued his relationship with Linderman, as he was the criminal defense attorney for the [[Linderman Group]]. Arthur was reported to have committed [[suicide]] in [[April 2006]] after a long battle with [[depression]] although in truth his wife Angela poisoned him. He survived, albiet completly paralyzed and faked his own death. However, about a year later, Arthur made his existence public and began assembling a [[Arthur's team|team]] of [[evolved human]] "villains" to carry out his plans. He was finally killed by Peter and Sylar with the help of the Haitian.
After having served in the [[Vietnam War]] alongside [[Daniel Linderman]], Arthur (and [[Angela Petrelli|his wife]]) helped [[The Company's founders|found]] [[the Company]]. He worked with the others in the group to perform acts they believed would help the world. Arthur continued his relationship with Linderman, as he was the criminal defense attorney for the [[Linderman Group]]. Arthur was reported to have committed [[suicide]] in [[April 2006]] after a long battle with [[depression]] although in truth his wife Angela poisoned him. He survived, albeit completely paralyzed and faked his own death. However, about a year later, Arthur made his existence public and began assembling a [[Arthur's team|team]] of [[evolved human]] "villains" to carry out his plans. He was finally killed by Peter and Sylar with the help of the Haitian.


==Character History==
==Character History==
===[[Season One]]===
===[[Season One]]===
{{season summary|season=One}}
{{season summary|season=One}}
Mr. Petrelli's death affects the Petrelli family and his memory continues to run through their thoughts. [[Hana Gitelman]] discovers files that discuss Mr. Petrelli and [[Linderman]]'s involvement during the [[Vietnam War]].
Mr. Petrelli is said to have died [[Episode:Six Months Ago|six months]] before ''[[Season One|Volume One: Genesis]]'' begins. His death is explained by his wife, [[Angela Petrelli]], to have been a [[suicide]] brought about by delusions of grandeur and clinical [[depression]]. However, another story was given that Arthur died of a heart attack.


===[[Four Months Later...]]===
He is mentioned several times throughout the season. Angela and Arthur had plans for their granddaughter, [[Claire Bennet]], and had made arrangements for her. Arthur was close friends with [[Daniel Linderman]], a mobster and a client of Arthur's law firm. Arthur's son [[Nathan Petrelli|Nathan]] was asked to [[Linderman's prosecution|prosecute]] Linderman by the District Attorney, which would have made Arthur, Linderman's lawyer, look bad as well. However, shortly before the trial, Arthur is declared dead.
When [[Nathan]] comes home drunk, [[Angela Petrelli|his mother]] remarks to him that she's glad his father isn't there to see him now. [[Kaito]] reveals that Mr. Petrelli was part of an elite [[group of twelve]] individuals.


===[[Season Two]]===
===[[The Kindness of Strangers]]===
[[Nathan]] identifies his father amongst others in the [[:Image:Group_of_twelve.jpg|photo]] of the [[group of twelve]].
{{season summary|season=Two}}

It is revealed that Arthur was one of [[Group of twelve|twelve founders]] of [[the Company]], as were [[Angela Petrelli|his wife]] and [[Linderman]]. The twelve individuals had formed together to save the world and help [[evolved humans]] like themselves.
===[[Graphic Novel:Elle's First Assignment, Part 1]]===
[[Bob]] tells [[Elle]] that [[Claire]]'s blood could make her a major player in [[the Company]], comparing her to Arthur Petrelli.

===[[Graphic Novel:War Buddies, Part 7]]===
Arthur's name and [[New York, NY|location]] are in [[Linda Tavara]]'s [[Linda's notebook|notepad]], which [[Linderman]] currently possesses.


===[[Season Three]]===
===[[Season Three]]===
{{season summary|season=Three}}
{{season summary|season=Three}}
Arthur appears in one of [[Angela]]'s [[Precognitive dreaming|dreams of the future]]. In the dream, Arthur confronts Angela and forces her to be unable to move once she awakens. Meanwhile, at the [[Pinehearst]] building, [[Maury Parkman]] reports to a bedridden Arthur on the progress of [[Daphne Millbrook]]'s recruitment. [[Knox]] soon brings [[Adam Monroe]] into Arthur's room and Arthur is able to [[Power absorption|take]] Adam's [[Rapid cell regeneration|regenerative abilities]], causing him to rapidly age and die. Arthur, now fully healed, addresses "the bad guys" but is interrupted by the entrance of [[Peter|his son]]. Arthur tricks Peter and removes all of [[Empathic mimicry|his powers]], leaving him [[Ability loss|powerless]]. Arthur also uses his power to remove [[Maya Herrera]]'s [[Poison emission|poison abilities]], thus winning the trust of [[Mohinder Suresh]], whom Arthur gives the task of completing [[Genetic modification formula|the formula]].
Arthur appears in one of [[Angela]]'s [[Precognitive dreaming|dreams of the future]]. In the dream, Arthur confronts Angela and forces her to be unable to move once she awakens. Meanwhile, at the [[Pinehearst]] building, [[Maury Parkman]] reports to a bedridden Arthur on the progress of [[Daphne Millbrook]]'s recruitment. [[Knox]] soon brings [[Adam Monroe]] into Arthur's room and Arthur is able to [[Power absorption|take]] Adam's [[Rapid cell regeneration|regenerative abilities]], causing him to rapidly age and die. Arthur, now fully healed, addresses "the bad guys" but is interrupted by the entrance of [[Peter|his son]]. Arthur tricks Peter and removes all of [[Empathic mimicry|his powers]], leaving him [[Ability loss|powerless]]. Arthur also uses his power to remove [[Maya Herrera]]'s [[Poison emission|poison abilities]], thus winning the trust of [[Mohinder Suresh]], whom Arthur gives the task of completing [[Genetic modification formula|the formula]].
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[[Image:Arthurs bullet is stopped.jpg|thumb|right|Arthur is killed after [[Power absorption|causing]] [[Pinehearst|much]] grief.]]

Just as Mohinder begins an experiment on Peter, [[Sylar]] appears and [[Telekinesis|kills]] [[Dr. Livitz]] and releases Peter. Arthur throws some [[Electric manipulation|lightning]] at Peter but misses, leading Peter to escape. Arthur stops Mohinder from hurting Sylar and reveals that Sylar is his son. Arthur tells Sylar that Angela tried to kill him as a baby and Sylar decides to side with Arthur, telekinetically throwing Peter out of a window. Via a spirit walk, it is revealed that Arthur arranged Nathan's accident, which led [[Heidi]] to become paralyzed. Arthur went on to plan another attempt on Nathan's life with the aid of [[Linderman]]. Angela attempts to kill Arthur upon learning of his plans for Nathan. Arthur, bedridden has Dr. Livitz to tell Angela and his family that he is dead. In present time, Arthur learns of [[Hiro]]'s spirit walk and [[Space-time manipulation|teleports]] to [[Africa]] and kills [[Usutu]], also [[Mental manipulation|erasing Hiro's memories]] to the point where he thinks he's ten.
Just as Mohinder begins an experiment on Peter, [[Sylar]] appears and [[Telekinesis|kills]] [[Dr. Livitz]] and releases Peter. Arthur throws some [[Electric manipulation|lightning]] at Peter but misses, leading Peter to escape. Arthur stops Mohinder from hurting Sylar and reveals that Sylar is his son. Arthur tells Sylar that Angela tried to kill him as a baby and Sylar decides to side with Arthur, telekinetically throwing Peter out of a window. Via a spirit walk, it is revealed that Arthur arranged Nathan's accident, which led [[Heidi]] to become paralyzed. Arthur went on to plan another attempt on Nathan's life with the aid of [[Linderman]]. Angela attempts to kill Arthur upon learning of his plans for Nathan. Arthur, bedridden has Dr. Livitz to tell Angela and his family that he is dead. In present time, Arthur learns of [[Hiro]]'s spirit walk and [[Space-time manipulation|teleports]] to [[Africa]] and kills [[Usutu]], also [[Mental manipulation|erasing Hiro's memories]] to the point where he thinks he's ten.

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[[Image:Arthurs bullet is stopped.jpg|thumb|right|Arthur is killed after [[Power absorption|causing]] [[Pinehearst|much]] grief.]]


Returning to Pinehearst, Arthur teaches Sylar how to acquire abilities empathically. Arthur also learns from Daphne that [[Matt Parkman]] is attempting to help Angela. Arthur enters Angela's mind and after a few words from his ex-wife, he releases his hold over her. Knowing that the only way to perfect the formula is with a catalyst, Arthur sends Knox and [[Flint]] after his [[Claire Bennet|granddaughter]], whom he also believes to be the catalyst. Arthur then uses his [[precognition]] to discover that another eclipse is on its way. Upon regaining his powers, Arthur travels 16 years in the past and removes all of Hiro's abilities, also absorbing the catalyst from him. He then throws Hiro off a roof and sends Claire back to [[Primatech]] with a warning for Angela. After returning to Pinehearst, Arthur implants the catalyst into the formula, perfecting it. Arthur is then confronted by Peter and [[The Haitian]]. The Haitian is unable to suppress Arthur's abilities for long so Arthur attacks Peter, who shoots him. The bullet is stopped mid-air by Sylar, who asks Arthur a question. Arthur answers but Sylar [[Lie detection|knows he's lying]] and kills him himself.
Returning to Pinehearst, Arthur teaches Sylar how to acquire abilities empathically. Arthur also learns from Daphne that [[Matt Parkman]] is attempting to help Angela. Arthur enters Angela's mind and after a few words from his ex-wife, he releases his hold over her. Knowing that the only way to perfect the formula is with a catalyst, Arthur sends Knox and [[Flint]] after his [[Claire Bennet|granddaughter]], whom he also believes to be the catalyst. Arthur then uses his [[precognition]] to discover that another eclipse is on its way. Upon regaining his powers, Arthur travels 16 years in the past and removes all of Hiro's abilities, also absorbing the catalyst from him. He then throws Hiro off a roof and sends Claire back to [[Primatech]] with a warning for Angela. After returning to Pinehearst, Arthur implants the catalyst into the formula, perfecting it. Arthur is then confronted by Peter and [[The Haitian]]. The Haitian is unable to suppress Arthur's abilities for long so Arthur attacks Peter, who shoots him. The bullet is stopped mid-air by Sylar, who asks Arthur a question. Arthur answers but Sylar [[Lie detection|knows he's lying]] and kills him himself.
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===[[Episode:Orientation|Orientation]]===
===[[Episode:Orientation|Orientation]]===
[[Angela]] tells [[Nathan]] that Arthur got himself "a big expensive sports car and a younger woman with questionable morals" to get over his midlife crisis.
[[Angela]] tells [[Nathan]] that Arthur got himself "a big expensive sports car and a younger woman with questionable morals" to get over his midlife crisis.

===[[Episode:The Fifth Stage|The Fifth Stage]]===
[[Peter]] and [[Nathan]] sit on a rooftop and talk about [[Episode:Don't Look Back|the last time they were there]], when they discussed their [[Arthur|dad]]'s depression and whether Peter could [[Flight|fly]].

===[[Episode:Upon This Rock|Upon This Rock]]===
At [[Nathan's funeral]], [[Peter]] reminisces about his childhood while giving a eulogy. He states that [[Nathan]] had taught him several skills, such as skateboarding or fishing, because Arthur wasn't around to teach them to Peter. He also says that Nathan was much more demanding of him than his father would have been.

===[[Graphic Novel:From the Files of Primatech, Part 4]]===
In [[1978]], Arthur discusses the results of [[Mindy Sprague]] [[Energy absorption, transference, and redirection|absorbing too much energy]] and changing the weather pattern to create a [[blizzard of 1978|blizzard]]. After [[Charles Deveaux]] offers to go "[[Telepathy|clean up]]," Arthur introduces [[Maury Parkman]] to the other [[Company founders]]. Arthur implies Maury can do the job just as well as Charles.

===[[June 13th, Part Two]]===
After [[Hiro Nakamura|Hiro's]] [[space-time manipulation|powers]] fail him, [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]] realizes that [[Tommy Clark|Nathan]], as Arthur's great-grandson, has inherited Arthur's [[ability absorption|powers]], though Hiro later tells [[Noah Bennet|Noah]] that Nathan's powers are different in that he can only keep one ability at a time.

===[[Graphic Novel:Godsend, Part 5]]===
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==[[Evolved Human]] [[Power absorption|Abilities]]==
==[[Evolved Human]] [[Power absorption|Abilities]]==
Arthur Petrelli had the ability to [[Power absorption|steal the abilities of other evolved humans]]. By making physical contact, Arthur took Adam Monroe's [[rapid cellular regeneration|ability]] and was immediately able to access it, healing the nerve damage that had left him paralyzed. A person whose ability Arthur has stolen is left [[Ability loss|powerless]].
Arthur Petrelli had the ability to [[Power absorption|steal the abilities of other evolved humans]]. By making physical contact, Arthur took Adam Monroe's [[rapid cellular regeneration|ability]] and was immediately able to access it, healing the nerve damage that had left him paralyzed. A person whose ability Arthur has stolen is left [[Ability loss|powerless]] though [[Matt Parkman Jr.]]'s [[activation and deactivation|power]] can restore a stolen ability.


He claimed to have absorbed all of Peter's abilities after touching him, leaving Peter without his abilities; however, he did not demonstrate all of the abilities that Peter possessed.
He claimed to have absorbed all of Peter's abilities after touching him, leaving Peter without his abilities; however, he did not demonstrate all of the abilities that Peter possessed.
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The abilities that Arthur had acquired and demonstrated are:
The abilities that Arthur had acquired and demonstrated are:
* [[Telepathy]] from an unknown source and [[Peter Petrelli]] (demonstrated in ''[[Villains]]'')
* [[Telepathy]] from an unknown source (''[[Villains]]'') and [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'')
* [[Rapid cell regeneration]] from [[Adam Monroe]] and [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'')
* [[Rapid cell regeneration]] from [[Adam Monroe]] and [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'')
* [[Electric manipulation]] from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'')
* [[Electric manipulation]] from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'')
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* [[Telekinesis]] from [[Peter Petrelli]] (stolen in ''[[Dying of the Light]]'', demonstrated in ''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'')
* [[Poison emission]] from [[Maya Herrera]] (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'')
* [[Poison emission]] from [[Maya Herrera]] (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'')
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* [[Telekinesis]] (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'') from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'')
* [[Mental manipulation]] from an unknown source (demonstrated in ''[[Villains]]'')
* [[Space-time manipulation]] from [[Peter Petrelli]] and [[Hiro Nakamura]] (first stolen in ''[[Dying of the Light]]'', demonstrated in ''[[It's Coming]]'')
* [[Mental manipulation]] from an unknown source (''[[Villains]]'')
* [[Precognition]] from [[Peter Petrelli]] (stolen in ''[[Dying of the Light]]'', demonstrated in ''[[It's Coming]]'')
* [[Space-time manipulation]] (''[[It's Coming]]'') from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') and [[Hiro Nakamura]] (''[[Our Father]]'')
* [[Precognition]] (''[[It's Coming]]'') from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'')


The known abilities that Arthur had acquired but didn't demonstrate are:
The known abilities that Arthur had acquired but didn't demonstrate are:
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Arthur claimed that the effects of his ability are permanent.
Arthur claimed that the effects of his ability are permanent.

==[[Heroes Reborn App]]==
Prior to ''[[Heroes Reborn]]'' starting, the {{Heroes Reborn app}} was released with a video summary of Arthur's history. The summary included:
* Ability: [[power absorption]]
* [[Company founders]] Arthur Petrelli and [[Daniel Linderman]] scheme to control their empire. {{epp|308}}
* Arthur differs with his wife [[Angela]] on the Petrelli legacy. {{epp|308}}
* Felled by his wife's [[lentil soup|poison]], Arthur has a plan for recover. {{epp|306}}
* Arthur [[power theft|steals]] [[abilities]] from others, including his son [[Peter]]. {{epp|306}}
* Arthur tries again to convince his son [[Nathan]] that their destiny awaits. {{epp|309}}
* Finally confronted by Peter, Arthur's [[Sylar|enemies]] finally catch up with him. {{epp|312}}


=={{MQ}}==
=={{MQ}}==
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* The note that Dallas shares with [[Austin]] appears to be from the [[Angela|mother]] of Dallas's [[Nathan|son]]--it reads, "Our son...took his first steps yesterday."
* The note that Dallas shares with [[Austin]] appears to be from the [[Angela|mother]] of Dallas's [[Nathan|son]]--it reads, "Our son...took his first steps yesterday."
* Mr. Petrelli's law firm used [[the Symbol]] in its logo (''[[Lizards]]''). Now he apparently uses two of the Symbols joined together as the logo for Pinehearst, his new place of business.
* Mr. Petrelli's law firm used [[the Symbol]] in its logo (''[[Lizards]]''). Now he apparently uses two of the Symbols joined together as the logo for Pinehearst, his new place of business.
* At the time Arthur removed his powers, [[Peter]] had also been exposed to the abilities of [[persuasion]], [[freezing]], [[enhanced memory]], [[mental manipulation]], [[melting]], [[enhanced hearing]], [[Trevor's ability]], [[clairvoyance]], [[technopathy]], [[alchemy]], [[sound manipulation]], [[Mohinder's ability]], and [[clairsentience]].
* At the time Arthur removed his powers, [[Peter]] had also been exposed to the abilities of [[persuasion]], [[freezing]], [[mental manipulation]], [[melting]], [[enhanced hearing]], [[shattering]], [[clairvoyance]], [[technopathy]], [[alchemy]], [[sound manipulation]], [[Mohinder's ability]], and [[clairsentience]].
* In an [http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18602 interview], [[Chuck Kim]] confirms that Arthur stole Peter's ability of [[empathic mimicry]].
* In an [http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18602 interview], [[Chuck Kim]] confirms that Arthur stole Peter's ability of [[empathic mimicry]].
* When Peter wakes up and finds that he is handcuffed to a gurney and unable to escape, Arthur is sitting nearby reading [[Nietzsche]] (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]''). A major concept in [[wikipedia:Nietzsche|Nietzsche's]] philosophy is the [[wikipedia:Übermensch|Übermensch]] (variously translated as superman, superhuman, or overman).
* When Peter wakes up and finds that he is handcuffed to a gurney and unable to escape, Arthur is sitting nearby reading [[Nietzsche]] (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]''). A major concept in [[wikipedia:Nietzsche|Nietzsche's]] philosophy is the [[wikipedia:Übermensch|Übermensch]] (variously translated as superman, superhuman, or overman).
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* Arthur, having [[power absorption|taken]] the [[mental manipulation|the ability to erase memories]] from somebody (presumably from Peter), erases nearly two decades worth of memories and knowledge from [[Hiro]] (''[[Villains]]'').
* Arthur, having [[power absorption|taken]] the [[mental manipulation|the ability to erase memories]] from somebody (presumably from Peter), erases nearly two decades worth of memories and knowledge from [[Hiro]] (''[[Villains]]'').
* Arthur, during the Vietnam War, strongly resembled his son [[Nathan]]. (''[[War Buddies (disambig)|War Buddies]]'')
* Arthur, during the Vietnam War, strongly resembled his son [[Nathan]]. (''[[War Buddies (disambig)|War Buddies]]'')
* Despite all of his powers, Arthur was finally killed by [[the Haitian]], [[Peter]] and [[Sylar]]. The Haitian used his [[mental manipulation|his ability]] to suppress Arthur's powers, while Peter fired a bullet at his father's head. Sylar temporarily [[telekinesis|stopped the bullet in midair]] but then, having [[lie detection|discovered]] that Arthur lied about being his father, projected the bullet through Arthur's head, killing him [[Rapid_cell_regeneration#Notes|permanently]].
* Despite all of his powers, Arthur was finally killed by [[the Haitian]], [[Peter]] and [[Sylar]]. The Haitian used [[mental manipulation|his ability]] to suppress Arthur's powers, while Peter fired a bullet at his father's head. Sylar temporarily [[telekinesis|stopped the bullet in midair]] but then, having [[lie detection|discovered]] that Arthur lied about being his father, projected the bullet through Arthur's head, killing him [[Rapid_cell_regeneration#Notes|permanently]].
* In a deleted scene from ''[[Our Father]]'' (found on the [[Season 3 DVD]]), [[Arthur]] goes to [[Madras, India]] after [[telepathy|reading]] [[Mohinder]]'s mind, and [[power absorption|steals]] [[Molly]]'s [[clairvoyance|ability]].
* In a deleted scene from ''[[Our Father]]'' (found on the [[Season 3 DVD]]), [[Arthur]] goes to [[Madras, India]] after [[telepathy|reading]] [[Mohinder]]'s mind, and [[power absorption|steals]] [[Molly]]'s [[clairvoyance|ability]].
* Arthur's [[Tommy Clark|great-grandson]] inherited his abilities, though he could only keep one power at a time, similar to Peter's [[ability replication|second power]]. He also stole both [[rapid cell regeneration]] and [[space-time manipulation]] like Arthur.


==See Also==
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 19:03, 20 July 2016

Arthur Petrelli
Portrayed by Robert Forster
First appearance War Buddies, Part 2
In-story stats
Known abilities Ability absorption
Absorbed abilities demonstrated:
Telepathy,
Rapid cell regeneration,
Electric manipulation,
Poison emission,
Telekinesis,
Mental manipulation,
Space-time manipulation,
Precognition
Alias Dallas
Gender
Date of marriage 1964
Date of death Post-March 2007
Occupations Founding member of the Company,
former leader of Pinehearst Company,
former Linderman Group criminal defense attorney,
former Law firm head,
former U.S. Army Sergeant (served as a squad leader)
Significant other formerly Angela Petrelli
Parent Mrs. Petrelli (deceased)
Children Nathan Petrelli (deceased),
Peter Petrelli
Grandchildren Claire Bennet,
Simon Petrelli,
Monty Petrelli
Sibling Tim Petrelli
Other relatives Sister-in-law:
Alice Shaw
Great grandchildren:
Tommy Clark,
Malina

Arthur Petrelli was the husband of Angela, the father of Nathan, Peter, and was a founding member of the Company. He was an evolved human with the ability to steal other evolved humans' abilities through physical contact.

About

After having served in the Vietnam War alongside Daniel Linderman, Arthur (and his wife) helped found the Company. He worked with the others in the group to perform acts they believed would help the world. Arthur continued his relationship with Linderman, as he was the criminal defense attorney for the Linderman Group. Arthur was reported to have committed suicide in April 2006 after a long battle with depression although in truth his wife Angela poisoned him. He survived, albeit completely paralyzed and faked his own death. However, about a year later, Arthur made his existence public and began assembling a team of evolved human "villains" to carry out his plans. He was finally killed by Peter and Sylar with the help of the Haitian.

Character History

Season One

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Arthur Petrelli: Season One History.

Mr. Petrelli's death affects the Petrelli family and his memory continues to run through their thoughts. Hana Gitelman discovers files that discuss Mr. Petrelli and Linderman's involvement during the Vietnam War.

Four Months Later...

When Nathan comes home drunk, his mother remarks to him that she's glad his father isn't there to see him now. Kaito reveals that Mr. Petrelli was part of an elite group of twelve individuals.

The Kindness of Strangers

Nathan identifies his father amongst others in the photo of the group of twelve.

Graphic Novel:Elle's First Assignment, Part 1

Bob tells Elle that Claire's blood could make her a major player in the Company, comparing her to Arthur Petrelli.

Graphic Novel:War Buddies, Part 7

Arthur's name and location are in Linda Tavara's notepad, which Linderman currently possesses.

Season Three

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Arthur Petrelli: Season Three History.

Arthur appears in one of Angela's dreams of the future. In the dream, Arthur confronts Angela and forces her to be unable to move once she awakens. Meanwhile, at the Pinehearst building, Maury Parkman reports to a bedridden Arthur on the progress of Daphne Millbrook's recruitment. Knox soon brings Adam Monroe into Arthur's room and Arthur is able to take Adam's regenerative abilities, causing him to rapidly age and die. Arthur, now fully healed, addresses "the bad guys" but is interrupted by the entrance of his son. Arthur tricks Peter and removes all of his powers, leaving him powerless. Arthur also uses his power to remove Maya Herrera's poison abilities, thus winning the trust of Mohinder Suresh, whom Arthur gives the task of completing the formula.

Arthur is killed after causing much grief.

Just as Mohinder begins an experiment on Peter, Sylar appears and kills Dr. Livitz and releases Peter. Arthur throws some lightning at Peter but misses, leading Peter to escape. Arthur stops Mohinder from hurting Sylar and reveals that Sylar is his son. Arthur tells Sylar that Angela tried to kill him as a baby and Sylar decides to side with Arthur, telekinetically throwing Peter out of a window. Via a spirit walk, it is revealed that Arthur arranged Nathan's accident, which led Heidi to become paralyzed. Arthur went on to plan another attempt on Nathan's life with the aid of Linderman. Angela attempts to kill Arthur upon learning of his plans for Nathan. Arthur, bedridden has Dr. Livitz to tell Angela and his family that he is dead. In present time, Arthur learns of Hiro's spirit walk and teleports to Africa and kills Usutu, also erasing Hiro's memories to the point where he thinks he's ten.

Returning to Pinehearst, Arthur teaches Sylar how to acquire abilities empathically. Arthur also learns from Daphne that Matt Parkman is attempting to help Angela. Arthur enters Angela's mind and after a few words from his ex-wife, he releases his hold over her. Knowing that the only way to perfect the formula is with a catalyst, Arthur sends Knox and Flint after his granddaughter, whom he also believes to be the catalyst. Arthur then uses his precognition to discover that another eclipse is on its way. Upon regaining his powers, Arthur travels 16 years in the past and removes all of Hiro's abilities, also absorbing the catalyst from him. He then throws Hiro off a roof and sends Claire back to Primatech with a warning for Angela. After returning to Pinehearst, Arthur implants the catalyst into the formula, perfecting it. Arthur is then confronted by Peter and The Haitian. The Haitian is unable to suppress Arthur's abilities for long so Arthur attacks Peter, who shoots him. The bullet is stopped mid-air by Sylar, who asks Arthur a question. Arthur answers but Sylar knows he's lying and kills him himself.

Orientation

Angela tells Nathan that Arthur got himself "a big expensive sports car and a younger woman with questionable morals" to get over his midlife crisis.

The Fifth Stage

Peter and Nathan sit on a rooftop and talk about the last time they were there, when they discussed their dad's depression and whether Peter could fly.

Upon This Rock

At Nathan's funeral, Peter reminisces about his childhood while giving a eulogy. He states that Nathan had taught him several skills, such as skateboarding or fishing, because Arthur wasn't around to teach them to Peter. He also says that Nathan was much more demanding of him than his father would have been.

Graphic Novel:From the Files of Primatech, Part 4

In 1978, Arthur discusses the results of Mindy Sprague absorbing too much energy and changing the weather pattern to create a blizzard. After Charles Deveaux offers to go "clean up," Arthur introduces Maury Parkman to the other Company founders. Arthur implies Maury can do the job just as well as Charles.

June 13th, Part Two

After Hiro's powers fail him, Angela realizes that Nathan, as Arthur's great-grandson, has inherited Arthur's powers, though Hiro later tells Noah that Nathan's powers are different in that he can only keep one ability at a time.

Graphic Novel:Godsend, Part 5

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Evolved Human Abilities

Arthur Petrelli had the ability to steal the abilities of other evolved humans. By making physical contact, Arthur took Adam Monroe's ability and was immediately able to access it, healing the nerve damage that had left him paralyzed. A person whose ability Arthur has stolen is left powerless though Matt Parkman Jr.'s power can restore a stolen ability.

He claimed to have absorbed all of Peter's abilities after touching him, leaving Peter without his abilities; however, he did not demonstrate all of the abilities that Peter possessed.

Acquired Abilities

The abilities that Arthur had acquired and demonstrated are:

The known abilities that Arthur had acquired but didn't demonstrate are:

Arthur claimed that the effects of his ability are permanent.

Heroes Reborn App

Prior to Heroes Reborn starting, the Heroes Reborn app was released with a video summary of Arthur's history. The summary included:

Memorable Quotes

"Your father was weak."

"My father was my hero."

- Linderman, Nathan (Landslide)


"Ah, it feels good to breathe again."

- Arthur (Dying of the Light)


"The bad guys are here."

- Arthur (Dying of the Light)


"You don't have your powers anymore, Peter...because I have them now."

- Arthur (Dying of the Light)


"I am better, Peter. That's not a belief, it's a fact."

- Arthur (Eris Quod Sum)


"Son, until you change that attitude, you're grounded."

- Arthur (to Peter) (Eris Quod Sum)


"I understand you've been dreaming about me."

- Arthur (to Hiro) (Villains)


"It's coming."

- Arthur (It's Coming)

Notes

Arthur Petrelli as he appeared in the photo of the Company's founders.

See Also

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Arthur Petrelli for fan-created theories and other speculation.

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Analyst • Lyle Bennet • Sandra Bennet • Elle Bishop • Emile Danko • Eric Doyle • Flint Gordon, Jr. • Future Peter • Meredith Gordon • The Haitian • Knox • Daniel Linderman • Dr. Livitz • Daphne Millbrook • Rachel Mills • Adam Monroe • Mr. Muggles • Kaito Nakamura • Matt Parkman, Jr. • Maury Parkman • Arthur Petrelli • Mark Spatney • SWAT agent • Turtle • Usutu

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