Groot (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

"I am Groot"

- Groot

Groot is one of the titular protagonists of Guardians of the Galaxy and its sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. He will appear in Avengers: Infinity War. He is voiced by American actor Vin Diesel.

Groot is a humanoid tree that travels with the infamous mercenary Rocket Raccoon. Groot's ability to instantly grow in size and his incredible strength make him very useful to the much smaller Rocket during their adventures, and the two have grown to be inseperable best friends over the years. Eventually Groot, along with Rocket, join up with notorious outlaw Peter Quill, Drax the Destroyer and daughter of Thanos Gamora in order to protect the Galaxy from intergalactic threats.

Personality
Groot is usually very gentle and warm, displaying kindness towards innocent life. However, he can also be merciless and brutal towards his enemies, especially if they threaten his friends. He once extended his arm and put it into a row into numerous Sakaarans before they got to him, Drax, and Quill.

As a baby, Groot can misinterpret the simplest requests, which was exhibited when he was having trouble bringing Yondu's prototype fin and pressing the "death button" on the bomb used to kill Ego.

He is loyal to Rocket and the other Guardians, and was even willing to die to protect them, as shown in the Battle of Xandar, when he willingly sacrificed himself to save his friends.

Allies

 * Tibius Lark - Former Associate
 * Guardians of the Galaxy - Teammates and Closest Friends
 * Rocket Raccoon - Best Friend, Partner and Teammate
 * Peter Quill/Star-Lord - Enemy Turned Close Friend and Team Leader
 * Gamora - Enemy Turned Close Friend and Teammate
 * Drax the Destroyer - Enemy Turned Close Friend and Teammate
 * Mantis - Close Friend and Teammate
 * Nebula - Enemy Turned Close Friend and Teammate
 * Yondu Udonta †
 * Nova Corps
 * Garthan Saal †
 * Rhomann Dey
 * Irani Rael
 * Kraglin Obfonteri

Enemies

 * Thanos
 * Sovereign
 * Ayesha - Employer turned Enemy
 * Sakaarans - Victims
 * Ronan the Accuser †
 * Korath the Pursuer †
 * Yondu Ravager Clan|Ravagers
 * Taserface †
 * Retch † - Victim
 * Halfnut †
 * Gef †
 * Scrote †
 * Narblik †
 * Brahl †
 * Ego † - Attempted Killer and Victim
 * Abilisk †

Trivia

 * Groot's nickname as “The Giving Tree” by Peter Quill is an allusion to a classic children’s book by Shel Silverstein.
 * Groot is one of the oldest Marvel superheroes to be depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, along with Thor, Patsy Walker, Jeffrey Mace, Steve Rogers and Human Torch.
 * He never interected directly with Ronan nor took part in Ronan's death.