- "You see, I gave him the world; the finest private schools, his own wing to play in, but he just... never appreciated it."
- —Theresa Merkel on her son, Peter Merkel[src]
Theresa Merkel was a billionaire investment magnate, philanthropist, and socialite in Central City, and the founder of the Merkel Foundation. She was also the estranged mother of Peter Merkel.
Biography[]
Original multiverse[]
Early life[]
Theresa Merkel started out doing business in the oil and gas industries in the early 2000s. Eventually, she became a self-made billionaire in Central City, investing in over 30 companies around the globe.
At some point, Theresa had a son, Peter Merkel. However, while Theresa spoiled her son and provided him with all the luxuries her high-class lifestyle had available, she remained detached from Peter's life, focusing most of her attention on her business and charity work. As a result, Theresa and Peter grew estranged from one another.[1]
Disowning Peter[]
In 2016, Theresa was out of town when she learned Peter had been caught breaking into and trying to steal from their home. Theresa subsequently disowned her son and cut off all ties with him.
Two years later in 2018, Theresa held a fundraising gala for The Global Theatre Project at her home. During the night, she met Iris West-Allen and Barry Allen, whom she recognized. Knowing their occupations, Theresa gave the couple two minutes of her time. Barry and Iris asked about Peter and his current whereabouts. Theresa dismissively stated she hadn't seen Peter for the last two years and couldn't care less what he was up to.[1]
New multiverse[]
Death[]
Peter later revealed that she died of a heart attack.[2]
Joseph Carver, who extorted money from rich people, kept a file in a Black Hole warehouse labelled "Merkel".[3]
Personality[]
While seemingly charming and generous, Theresa is a stern, business-oriented woman and devotes nearly all her time to her work. As a result, she had a strained relationship with her son, Peter Merkel, having barely any personal involvement in his life as he grew up. When Peter became a criminal, Theresa adamantly refused to help her son or even consider that her lack of warmth and affection may have contributed to his emotional instability, regarding him as ungrateful.
Theresa is also blunt and straightforward when it comes to non work-related matters; upon realizing Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen didn't attend her charity gala to make a donation, she immediately requested them to ask her whatever questions they wished.
Appearances[]
The Flash[]
Season 5[]
- "All Doll'd Up"
- "Gone Rogue" (indirectly mentioned)
Season 6[]
- "So Long and Goodnight" (mentioned)
Trivia[]
Behind the scenes[]
- Judith Maxie, Theresa's actress, previously portrayed Judge Hobart in the second season Supergirl episode "Luthors".
- Her name might be a combination between the names of 2 real-life leaders: Theresa May and Angela Merkel.