Solid Snake
Basic Information
Full Name: David (also known as Solid Snake)
Aliases/Nicknames: Iroquois Pliskin, Old Snake
Age: Born in 1972
Gender: Male
Occupation: Former spy, special operations soldier, and mercenary
Affiliation: United States Army, Green Berets, FOXHOUND, CIA, Philanthropy
Appearance
Height: 182 cm (6’0")
Build: Athletic
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown, later gray
Distinguishing Features: Eye patch
Background
Place of Origin: United States
Family: Big Boss (“father”), Liquid Snake (twin brother), Solidus Snake (brother)
Education: Military training
History: Solid Snake was one of the children born of the 1972 project Les Enfants
Terribles. He was created as a clone of the world-renowned soldier Big Boss, along
with his brothers Liquid Snake and Solidus Snake.
Personality
Traits: Disciplined, stealthy, resourceful, intelligent
Likes: Fulfilling his mission, protecting the world
Dislikes: Enemies of Earthrealm, unnecessary conflict
Strengths: Expert hand-to-hand combatant, skilled with firearms, hacking
Weaknesses: Struggles with his identity and purpose
Abilities
Skills: Expert hand-to-hand combatant, skilled with firearms, hacking
Powers (if applicable): None
Equipment/Tools: Various firearms, explosives, stealth camouflage, cardboard
box
Relationships
Allies: Otacon, Meryl Silverburgh, Raiden
Enemies: Liquid Snake, Revolver Ocelot, FOXHOUND
Romantic Interests: Meryl Silverburgh (ex-lover)
Mentors: Big Boss
Proteges: None
Story Arcs
Notable Events: Disarming and destroying various incarnations of Metal Gear, a
bipedal nuclear weapon-armed tank
Character Development: Evolved from a soldier to a significant protagonist in the
Metal Gear series
Challenges/Conflicts: Main conflict lies with the enemies of Earthrealm and his
struggle with his identity
Quotes
Catchphrases: “Kept you waiting, huh?”
Notable Dialogue: “I’m no hero. Never was, never will be.”
Trivia
Interesting Facts: Solid Snake’s real name, David, is a reference to the biblical King
David who triumphed against the giant Goliath (a metaphor for Solid Snake’s
victories against the gigantic Metal Gear units).
Influences: Created by Hideo Kojima
Cultural Impact: Solid Snake is a well-known character in the Metal Gear franchise
and has appeared in various games and adaptations.
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: Solid Snake, due to superior combat skills and deadly weapons.
Probability of victory: 80%
Vs Robin Hood: Solid Snake, due to advanced technology and combat skills.
Probability of victory: 70%
Vs T-800 Terminator: Solid Snake, due to advanced hacking skills and weaponry.
Probability of victory: 60%
Vs The Master Chief: The Master Chief, due to his advanced armor, weaponry, and
training. Probability of victory for Solid Snake: 40%
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman, due to her superhuman abilities, combat
skills, and magical weapons. Probability of victory for Solid Snake: 10%
References
First Appearance: Metal Gear (1987)
Creators: Hideo Kojima
Portrayed by (if applicable): Voiced by Akio Ōtsuka in Japanese and David Hayter
in English