Mario (Character)

Mario is the main protagonist of the Super Mario Bros. video game series by Nintendo.

History
Mario made his debut in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong along with the game's titular gorilla. Two years later his brother Luigi was introduced in Mario Bros. the first game to have the Mario title. The same year in Japan Princess Peach, Bowser, and Piranha Plant were introduced in Super Mario Bros. It was released internationally in 1985. Princess Daisy first appeared in Super Mario Land and Mario's cousin Dr. Mario appeared in 1990. Bowser Jr. made his debut in 2002's ''Super Mario Sunshune. Princess Rosalina was introduced in Super Mario Galaxy.''

Counterparts

 * Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong Country)
 * Link (The Legend Of Zelda)
 * Samus (Metroid)
 * Pit (Kid Icarus)
 * Marth (Fire Emblem)
 * Kirby (Kirby)
 * Fox (Star Fox)
 * Pikachu (Pokemon)
 * Mike Jones (Startropics)