The Marvel Cinematic Universe is chock-full of fan favorite characters.

But this article is not about them.

Sorry Jane Foster, but you becoming the next Thor makes you way too interesting for this list.

MCU Non-Powered Characters

So, let’s dive into the 10 best non-powered characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Darcy Lewis

TheThorfilms have a plethora of side characters, ranging from Asgardians to regular old humans.

Because of that, a lot of characters are unfortunately thrown to the side.

Darcy Lewis

But noThorcharacter has been wronged as much as one Darcy Lewis.

Jimmy Woo is perhaps best known in the comics for being a member of the Agents of Atlas.

Since its recent reboot, the group has been made up of pre-dominantly Asian and Asian-American actors.

Jimmy Woo

Marvel Studios is set to introduce another member of the group already, that being Shang-Chi.

Also part of the rebooted lineup are Silk and Amadeus Cho’s Brawn.

Amadeus Cho’s mother Helen Cho was briefly introduced in 2015’sAvengers: Age of Ultronas well.

Luis

In other words, Luis' van may have single-handedly saved the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The van met its demise when Thanos threw his blade into it, destroying the vehicle entirely.

A single van proved so formidable that the Mad Titan himself saw it as a threat.

Thunderbolt Ross

That is the power of Luis and his van.

On this, Hurt said that"[Hulk] was always my favorite.

I keep asking my son why he’s both of our favorites.

Harley Keener

I read the comic books,but he’s a real fanatic.

The character is even making a return for the upcomingBlack Widow, although his role is currently unknown.

But, who knows, maybe he’ll have to Hulk out to get the job done.

Okoye

With the same degree of messed op-ness.

I’d take a shot at it."

Fate seems to have spoken for itself, so let Ross stay a regular man!

Ned Leeds

Red Hulkwouldbe pretty cool.

Harley Keener

Iron Man 3is a divisive film.

Enter Harley Keener, Tony Stark’s sidekick in the film.

Phil Coulson

Despite Tony’s often frequent sarcasm, he truly cares for the kids that he inspires.

Okoye

Black Pantherintroduced a multitude of Wakandan residents into the MCU.

Nakia has adept fighting abilities and headstrong attitude.

Nick Fury

M’Baku proved a formidable foe for T’Challa, but showed that he was willing to overlook their differences.

But then, there’s Okoye.

Okoye’s future may be unclear, but her future journey will undoubtedly honor her king’s legacy.

Peggy Carter

Ned Leeds

Everybody’s got a best friend.

Someone they can joke around with.

Someone they can count on in tough times.

Non-Powered MCU Characters

Someone they can trust their secret identity with.

You know, best friend stuff.

Well, no MCU character exemplifies a best friend more than Ned Leeds.

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Ned also adds an extra layer to Peter’s character in knowing his identity early on.

Typically, major identity reveals are saved for grand finales or even future films in the franchise for Spider-Man.

Maybe this independent jaunt inFar From Homewill inspire Ned to go his own way inSpider-Man 3.

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But Coulson’s impact lasted even beyond his death.

Without his influence and bloodied baseball cards, The Avengers Initiative may have never been fulfilled.

Though Coulson seemingly met his end inThe Avengers, the character lived on through his resurrection onAgents of SHIELD.

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Nick Fury

Where Coulson was the hands-on operative, Nick Fury was the mastermind behind it all.

He doesn’t need a super suit to look the part, he does that all by himself.

Fury exudes an air of mystery while also letting out a sense of personality every now and then.

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