In Pixar’s Cars, the race car known as Lightning McQueen has the first name Lightning.
The character is commonly called Lightning McQueen throughout the Cars films, so “Lightning” is his given name and “McQueen” is his surname. His full name is Montgomery “Lightning” McQueen, although most characters use his racing nickname rather than Montgomery.
Lightning begins the original film as an ambitious rookie who is focused on winning the Piston Cup. After accidentally damaging Radiator Springs and being ordered to repair the road, he gradually forms friendships with Mater, Sally, Doc Hudson, and the rest of the town. That experience changes his priorities and his understanding of teamwork.
The character’s name is sometimes mistaken for the name of a real racing driver. He is fictional, although his design and personality draw on several aspects of stock-car racing. Owen Wilson provides Lightning McQueen’s voice in the main Cars films and related Pixar productions.