Whirl is a fictional Autobot character from the Transformers franchise, best known for his appearance in the Marvel Comics continuity and later Transformers media. He is a violent, sarcastic, and highly unstable warrior with a helicopter alt mode, often portrayed as a heavily armed combat specialist. In the series, Whirl serves as a chaotic but effective fighter whose unpredictable personality contrasts with the more disciplined Autobots. He is frequently used to add dark humor, tension, and action to the story.