Nathan Petrelli
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| Portrayed by | Adrian Pasdar |
| First appearance | Genesis |
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| Known ability | Flight |
| Nickname | "Flying Man" |
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| Home | Hyde Park, NY |
| Residence | Nathan Petrelli's home |
| Occupations | U.S. Congressman, former district attorney, former Navy officer |
| Significant others | Heidi Petrelli, formerly Meredith Gordon |
| Parents | Angela Petrelli, unnamed father (deceased) |
| Children | Simon Petrelli, Monty Petrelli, Claire Bennet |
| Sibling | Peter Petrelli (younger brother) |
Nathan Petrelli is a politician recently elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He lives in Hyde Park, New York, with his wife and two sons. He discovers he has the ability to fly.
About
Nathan places a high value on his election campaign, often above that of his family. He masks his brother's dreams and attempts to fly by telling the media that Peter has tried to commit suicide. Nathan also tells his mother to "get over" her husband's recent death. Nathan is also willing to abide by his election committee's decision to keep his wife, recently crippled, away from the media spotlight to avoid appearing "weak."
Nathan downplays the existence of his flying power, despite having flown several times, both intentionally and unintentionally.
Character History
Season One
For an episode-by-episode summary, see Nathan Petrelli: Season One History.
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Powers
Nathan has the ability to fly. It is currently unknown how he propels himself or what speeds or altitudes he is capable of achieving, but judging by the sound of his flight when escaping from Mr. Bennet and The Haitian, he is quite fast, probably supersonic.
Memorable Quotes
"Most of what we are is what people expect us to be. I mean, if you take them away, nothing means anything."
"Your father was weak."
"My father was my hero."
"Tell me there's another way. Please."
"Shoot me. There is no other way."
"Yes there is, Claire. The future isn't written in stone."
"I took his power, Nathan. I can't control it. I can't do anything."
"I'm not leaving you, Peter. There's another way to end this and you know it."
"I can't let you die."
"And I can't let everyone else. You saved the cheerleader, so we could save the world.''"
"I love you, Nathan."
"I love you too."
Notes
- An ad for Nathan's campaign airs on the television in Isaac's loft. It states that Nathan "served his country" in Bosnia, Serbia, and Rwanda (Genesis). votepetrelli.com further notes that these tours of duty were as a pilot in the US Navy.
- According to Don't Look Back, Nathan is running to represent New York's 14th congressional district (an actual district in New York City). However, votepetrelli.com says Nathan is running in the 30th district (an obsolete seat since 2000).
- Nathan tells Peter that his power will only be useful for rescuing cats from trees (Nothing to Hide). Of course, he's already put it to better use by rescuing a woman from a burning building (Trial by Fire).
- Nathan took his first steps sometime before November 8, 1968 (War Buddies, Part 2). Children usually take their first steps around their first birthday, so Nathan would have been at least a year old at this time. Though his exact age is unknown, this would mean that as of the election on November 7, 2006, Nathan will be roughly 39 years old.
- Nathan is on the list.
- In a possible future timeline, Nathan blamed Sylar for the explosion to protect Peter. Nathan subsequently became President, and was murdered by Sylar, who used Candice Willmer's power to impersonate him. (Five Years Gone)
- As noted in a deleted scene in Genesis, it was Nathan that prosecuted D.L. Hawkins' case and won, continuing a winning streak Nathan appears to have had.
Trivia
- In an interview, Jason La Padura said that Peter and Nathan were originally written to be twins.
External Links
- Nathan Petrelli Tribute Video
- Nathan's Blog (spoof fan site)
- Nathan Petrelli's Official Campaign Page (Heroes 360)
- Nathan Petrelli's Official Campaign Page - French Version
See Also
- For articles related to Nathan, see Related Articles:Nathan.
- For images of Nathan, see Category:Images of Nathan Petrelli.
- For Sylar impersonating Nathan in the dark future, see Sylar (future).
- For other members of the Petrelli family, see Petrelli (disambig).
- For others that could be considered Claire's parents, see Claire's parents (disambig).
Fan Theories
Please refer to Theory:Nathan Petrelli for fan-created theories and other speculation.
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