Which actor played Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Josh Brolin played Thanos through motion capture in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, mainly in 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) and 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019). Although the character appeared briefly in previous films, he was played by Damion Poitier in 'The Avengers' (2012) before Brolin took over the role. His portrayal of the villain was widely praised for its emotional depth.