The dossier
The iconic hero of gaming
Mario is the ultimate everyman hero. Armed with nothing but a pair of overalls, a red hat, and an incredible leaping ability, he enthusiastically faces down endless armies of Goombas, Koopas, and cosmic threats.
He is defined by his boundless optimism and his iconic, cheerful voice. He rarely speaks in full sentences, relying instead on joyful exclamations that have become ingrained in global pop culture.
Mario is the undisputed king of video games. His transition from a simple 8-bit sprite into a massive, multi-media cultural phenomenon is a testament to the enduring appeal of pure, uncomplicated heroism.