Sylar
| Sylar | |
|---|---|
| Heroes character | |
| First appearance | "One Giant Leap" |
| Last appearance | "Brave New World" |
| Portrayed by |
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| Voiced by | Maurice LaMarche ("Don't Look Back") |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Watchmaker |
| Ability | Intuitive aptitude |
| Real name | Gabriel Gray |
Sylar (Gabriel Gray) is a fictional character and a primary antagonist of the NBC superhero drama series Heroes. Portrayed by Zachary Quinto, he is a super-powered serial killer who targets other superhumans in order to steal their powers. He served as the primary villain of the first season and then as a recurring antagonist. Over the course of seasons 2, 3 and 4, the writers depicted Sylar attempting at various times and under different circumstances to become a hero or curb his desire to kill, undergoing relapses at various stages. In the series' penultimate episode he experienced over three years of penitence in a mental prison, and later identifies himself as a hero in what became the show's series finale due to cancellation.
TV Guide included him in their 2013 list of "The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time".