Cosmic, and the antagonists
The Collector
DeadLikelyPlayed by Benicio del Toro
Who they arebeyond the guide
Taneleer Tivan, an Elder of the Universe, who keeps a museum of the last surviving specimen of anything he can get. His explanation of the Infinity Stones is the franchise's exposition.
Dead, killed by Thanos offscreen
- Appearances
- 3
Along the chronological spine
A life, in order
Every appearance in chronological order. Tap an entry to read what happens there.
- 2013The Aether is handed to the Collector for safekeeping, since keeping two Stones in one place is unwise. The Collector is Taneleer Tivan, one of the oldest beings in existence — an Elder of the Universe, and brother to the Grandmaster you'll meet in Ragnarok.Open Thor: The Dark World →
- 2014Taneleer Tivan, the buyer for the Orb. His explanation of the Stones is the film's exposition, and his assistant's grab for one wrecks his collection.Open Guardians of the Galaxy →
- 2018Knowhere, and a trap: the Reality Stone is already Thanos's, and so, by then, is whatever is left of Tivan.Open Avengers: Infinity War →