"This shocking video was released earlier today on the controversial news website 'thedailybugle.net.'" ―Pat Kiernan

Patrick "Pat" Kiernan is a news anchor on NY1.

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Biography

Battle of New York

In 2012, working at NY1 as a news anchor, Pat Kiernan discussed the Avengers and the Battle of New York, and how the team had disappeared not long after they had first appeared.[1]

Mandarin's Terrorism

"Now that we seem to be back, let's recap some of the frightening developments." ―Pat Kiernan

A few months later, Kiernan reported that American airwaves had been hijacked by a terrorist calling himself "The Mandarin."[2]

Discussing Daredevil

"A deadly shooting just moments ago as three of New York's finest have been gunned down in Hell's Kitchen. We still have little information as to who. We are just getting word of a fast development in the investigation into the Hell's Kitchen explosions." ―Pat Kiernan

In 2015, Kiernan reported on the event in which Officer Sullivan of the New York City Police Department was held prisoner by the Devil of Hell's Kitchen.[3]

Reporting on Wilson Fisk

"What appears now to be some sort of firefight involving the FBI transport carrying Wilson Fisk." ―Pat Kiernan

Kiernan, along with Annika Pergament, reported on the arrests of various Police Officers, Parish Landman, and Senator Randolph Cherryh. Kiernan also informed the media that a firefight had begun involving the FBI transport vehicle carrying Wilson Fisk. He spoke with Janet to confirm the firefight.[4]

Capture of the Punisher

"Frank Castle, the gunman wanted in connection with the Metro-General shooting and linked to dozens of recent gangland-related killings throughout Hell's Kitchen was apprehended just hours ago outside Saint Michael's Cemetery." ―Pat Kiernan

Several months later, Kiernan discussed the capture of the Punisher.[5]

Bombings of New York City

"Early reports of a casualty and police pursuit of a fleeing suspect. So far those reports are unconfirmed. Stay tuned as this story develops." ―Pat Kiernan

By 2016, Kiernan was still working on TV as a reporter.[6][7] He, along with Roma Torre, reported about a series of terrorist attacks in New York City and the return of the Punisher.[8]

Battle of London

"This is breaking news. We come to you now with revelations about last week's attack in London. An anonymous source provided this video, it shows Quentin Beck, aka, Mysterio, moments before his death. A warning: You may find this video disturbing." ―Pat Kiernan

In 2024, Kiernan reported about a clash between Spider-Man and Mysterio in London and aired edited footage of the battle that William Ginter Riva had sent to The Daily Bugle host, J. Jonah Jameson.[9]

Relationships

Allies

Appearances

Behind the Scenes

Though he is obviously based on a real person, Pat Kiernan is the only character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies to have appeared in the Netflix Series.

References