Zor-El is a Kryptonian man and scientist. He is a member of the House of El, being brother to Jor-El and father to

Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. In certain adaptations, he was a member of the Kryptonian Council. In most, he resides in Argo City which he also leads. He helped the city survive Krypton's destruction.

He recently appeared, alive, with his wife Alura in the city of Kandor.