Maximoff

Maximoff is a fictional surname used in Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is most closely associated with Wanda Maximoff and Pietro Maximoff, twin siblings of Romani descent who appear across comics and films.

In the comics, Wanda and Pietro Maximoff are introduced in X-Men #4 (1964) as siblings with varied backstories across decades. Wanda, the Scarlet Witch, wields magic—often described as chaos magic or reality-warping powers. Pietro, Quicksilver, has superhuman speed. Their parentage and affiliations shift through storylines; they have been allied with, and opposed to, several teams, including the Avengers and mutants.

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wanda and Pietro appear first in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). Wanda's powers originate from exposure to the Mind Stone through HYDRA experiments, giving her telekinesis and reality-bending abilities; Pietro gains enhanced speed. The siblings play major roles in subsequent films and the WandaVision television series, which further explores Wanda's powers, trauma, and identity. The character Pietro's film portrayal is distinct from the comics at times.

Outside of these media, Maximoff is primarily a fictional family surname within Marvel. The name has become synonymous with the two central characters and their impact on the Marvel Universe.