Leonard Snart

The thief who died saving the world he once sought to rob.

Leonard Snart, known as Captain Cold, is a central figure in the first two seasons and parts of the third season of Legends of Tomorrow. Portrayed by Wentworth Miller, he joins Time Master Rip Hunter's team to stop Vandal Savage from destroying the world. Initially serving alongside Mick Rory / Heat Wave, Ray Palmer, Sara Lance, Martin Stein, Jefferson Jackson, Kendra Saunders, and Carter Hall, Snart brings a unique criminal expertise to the group. By the end of the first season, he makes the ultimate sacrifice to destroy the Oculus and stop the Time Masters, departing the team through death rather than departure.

Quick Facts

Also known as: Captain Cold
Portrayed by: Wentworth Miller

Lore & Background

In the first season, Leonard Snart serves as a member of the team assembled by Rip Hunter. Their primary mission is to stop Vandal Savage from destroying the world and to prevent his rise to power. During this time, Snart works alongside Mick Rory / Heat Wave, Martin Stein / Firestorm, Jefferson Jackson / Firestorm, Ray Palmer / The Atom, Sara Lance / White Canary, Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl, and Carter Hall / Hawkman. The team is supported by the A.I. Gideon. By the end of the first season, Snart sacrifices himself to destroy the Oculus and stop the Time Masters. Following his death, Kendra Saunders departs after Savage's defeat; Carter Hall had already died earlier in the season.

Reader's Guide

Leonard Snart appears as a main cast member in seasons one and two of Legends of Tomorrow, portrayed by Wentworth Miller. His storyline concludes in the first season with his sacrifice to save the team from Vandal Savage. In the second season, a time-displaced variant of Snart appears as part of the Legion of Doom opposing the remaining Legends. He is joined in this villainous group by Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash (Matt Letscher), Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough), and Malcolm Merlyn (John Barrowman).