- "I don't want to fight you, Flash."
"I wouldn't want to fight me neither." - ―Peter Parker and Flash Thompson[src]
Eugene "Flash" Thompson was the school jock and bully to Peter Parker.
Biography[]
Spider-Man[]
Eugene "Flash" Thompson was dating Mary Jane Watson and sat with her on the bus, laughing at Peter Parker as he was made to chase after the bus on foot. Later, after Peter accidentally used a web to splash Flash in the back with a tray of food, Flash came after Peter and a fight between them broke out in the school's hallway, in which Peter learned of his newfound abilities that he gained after being bitten by a spider. Flash wanted Peter to fight him, but he initially refused. Flash started punching at Peter, but Peter ducked and dodged the punches, then grabbed and twisted Flash's wrist and gave him a punch to the chest, sending him flying backwards across the hall. Mary Jane later remarks that Flash was thankful for Peter not hurting him even more. Flash graduated with the rest of his classmates and Mary Jane broke up with him after the ceremony.
Spider-Man 3[]
Flash attended Harry Osborn's funeral following his death at the hands of Venom.
Character traits[]
Flash is the most popular athlete in school and enjoys bullying nerds like Peter Parker. He's quite strong and enjoys fighting, but he's a coward too, vengeful and angry. However, he did have some respect for Peter, as shown when he was happy that Peter didn't give him a black eye before graduation.
Despite bullying Harry, Flash does care about him, as shown when he attends his funeral following his death at the hands of Venom.
Relationships[]
- Mary Jane Watson - Ex-girlfriend.
- Peter Parker - Former classmate and bullying victim.
- Harry Osborn - Former classmate; deceased.
- Liz Allan - Former classmate.
Appearances/Actors[]
- Earth-96283 (2 films)
- Spider-Man - Joe Manganiello
- Spider-Man 3 - Joe Manganiello
Behind the scenes[]
To be added
Trivia[]
- In the comics, Flash is blonde and his being dark haired in the movie caused many fans' lamentations.
- In the comics, Flash Thompson becomes one of Peter's closest friends; after he comes back from the Vietnam War.