Pyrokinesis

Pyrokinesis
Originally held by:	Meredith Gordon
Absorbed by:	Future Peter
Ability to:	Create fire
Examples of pyrokinesis

Pyrokinesis is the ability to create and control fire using the power of the mind.

Characters

• Meredith Gordon is the only character known to have this ability.
• In a possible future, Peter Petrelli has absorbed this power under unknown circumstances.

Limits

So far, she has only demonstrated the ability to create a small fire from her fingertips or in the palm of her hand. Meredith is not hurt by the fire she creates; whether this implies resistance to fire from other sources is unknown.

Claude claimed that Meredith "exploded" when he and Mr. Bennet tried to "bag and tag" her for the Company (Hell's Angel), indicating that she can produce large amounts of flame from all over her body. The maximum amount of heat and/or flame she can produce is not yet known.

Examples

• In 1992, a fire starts in Meredith's apartment, allowing her to escape Mr. Bennet and Claude. (Hell's Angel)
• Meredith creates fire from her fingers to light a cigarette. (The Fix)
• Meredith shows her daughter her capabilities by making a small fireball in her hand. (Distractions)
• Meredith holds her hand over a stove to ignite a burner. (Run!)
• In 2011, Sylar and Peter face off. In a creative mirroring of old western movies, Sylar's hands turn to ice at his will, where Peter's ignite flame. (Five Years Gone)
• While battling a team of evolved humans, Peter ignites his hands. (Walls, Part 2)

Gallery

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  In 1992, Meredith starts a devastating fire in her apartment.
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  Meredith uses her power to light a cigarette.
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  Claire is awestruck by her mother's ability.
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  Meredith lights her stove.
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  Peter uses the power to threaten an agent.
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  Fiery Peter fights ice-cold Sylar.