Universe
Marvel Universe

Real Name
Thomas Fireheart

Aliases
Tarata, “Cowboy-Cat”

Identity
Secret, known to Spider-Man and members of his tribe

Occupation
C.E.O. of Fireheart Enterprises, mercenary

Citizenship
U.S.A.

Place of Birth
New Mexico

Known Relatives
Threetrees (uncle), “Heart-Like-Fire” (ancestor, deceased)

Group Affiliation
Initiative Trainees; formerly Outlaws; former employee of the Rose

Education
Masters degree in Business Administration, tribal teachings, martial arts instruction

Height
(Fireheart) 6'; (Puma) 6'2"

Weight
(Fireheart) 205 lbs.; (Puma) 240 lbs.

Eyes
Green

Hair
(Fireheart) Black; (Puma) Red

Powers
Fireheart transforms physically into Puma through intense concentration, gaining height and mass while covering his body in a fine tan fur with rusty red hair, providing perfect camouflage for the desert habitat. Puma possesses superhuman strength (capable of lifting 12 tons), speed, endurance, agility (able to leap 35 feet), coordination, healing, and extraordinary senses. His sense of smell is so great he can locate an individual from miles away. His sight enables him to see great distances and beyond the normal “visible” spectrum — even into mystical realms. His nails grow into short claws (which he has tipped with poison on occasion).

Abilities
Though Puma typically carries no weapons, he can throw ordinary objects with great force and accuracy. He is trained in many forms of hand-to-hand combat through both his tribal teaching and Master Muramoto. The less control Puma has over his animal side, the more savage and reckless a fighter he becomes.

Weapons
None

First Appearance
Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1 #256 (1984)

Origin
Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1 #257 (1984)