Why does I feel as though this guy is pulling everyone strings in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Just like how Palpatine played The Senate, Trade Federation and Etc in The Star Wars Series. I wouldn`t be surprise if he is connected to Ultron or Winter Soldier or The Dark world also. Do anyone else feel this way also?

I do

@bear1318: Technically since Thanos came first Palpataine would be the Star Wars version of him.

This.

He's suppose to be the Marvel version of Darkseid.

Nope, the MCU is actually well-written :P

Plus that is a Machiavellian villain archetype and is pretty common in fiction.

@powerherc: But Thanos wasn't always the master manipulator. At first he was just a generic "Take over the Universe" type.

Thanos is teh Emperor of the MCU. He is behind the scenes, manipulating, and also actually doing some nasty stuff. He's got that booming presence and I likey likey. I mean have you seen the Guardians? He's in one scene and my god is Thanos great there!

Well, it isn't that uncommon of a thing.

I would say no. I don't see him really pulling everyone's strings or manipulating events on a large scale. Emperor Palpatine had his finger in nearly every pie and everyone dancing to his strings who plans more or less generally succeeded.

With Thanos, so far there is no evidence that he connected to The Dark Elves, Kree-Nova War, Hydra or anything else. His plans so far have failed and his minions instead of loyally serving him have all turned on him. So I would say he is not off to a great start though he may get out of his chair and put his mind to something after the events in GOTG.