Drax, better known as Drax the Destroyer is a major character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Drax's family was murdered by a Kree terrorist known as Ronan, acting on orders from the intergalactic war criminal Thanos to purge and conquer Drax's home planet. Drax then traveled the galaxy, murdering anyone who served Thanos and Ronan, until he was captured and imprisoned by the Nova Corps. In prison, Drax meets the outlaw Star-Lord, two infamous mercenaries, Rocket Raccoon and Groot as well as Thanos's adopted daughter Gamora.
Despite initially distrusting this motley crew, and wanting to kill Gamora for her ties to Thanos and Ronan, Drax comes to respect and care for his new found friends in their common quest to stop Ronan from ruling the Galaxy. They all then come together as an official team under Nova Corps. Seeking to protect the Galaxy and it's inhabitants at all costs from any threat, Drax later assisted the group by defeating Star-Lord's father, Ego.
He is portrayed by American actor, and WWE wrestler, Dave Bautista.