Coulson

Coulson is a surname of English origin. It has been borne by various individuals in history and in contemporary life, and it is also encountered in fictional contexts and place names in some regions.

In popular culture, Coulson is best known as the surname of Philip J. Coulson, a fictional character in Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The character is an officer of the intelligence agency S.H.I.E.L.D. and is portrayed by actor Clark Gregg. Coulson first appeared in the MCU in Iron Man (2008) and has appeared in multiple films as well as the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., where his role is developed beyond the original film appearances. The character is depicted as a capable agent and a key organizer within S.H.I.E.L.D., contributing to cross-film and cross-series continuity within the Marvel media franchise.