Viewers are curious to know who the biological parents of Michael Corinthos, most recently portrayed by Chad Duell, are in General Hospital. Introduced in 1997, he is a key character, for whom the fatherly figure growing up was Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). However, the long-running soap opera had already delved into Michael’s paternity and his complex familial relationships. Here are the details disclosing the real parents of Michael.

Who are the parents of Michael Corinthos in General Hospital?

Michael Corinthos’ biological parents are the late Alan James Quartermaine and his ex-wife, Carly Spencer.

Alan James and Carly Spencer previously struck a connection, which led to their intimate moment, resulting in the conception of Michael. However, when he was born, Carly ensured to keep his father’s identity a secret from him. She had a fair reason to do so. Alan’s substance abuse and alcohol addiction didn’t sit well with her and she wanted to keep his influence away from their kid. During the pregnancy too, she lied, revealing that the child was of Jason Morgan.

Much later, Carly decided to tie the knot with Sonny Corinthos, providing a good life for her child. Sonny raised him as his child, giving him all the love, support, and care, trying his best to keep him away from his life of crime. Even Michael considered Sonny as his biological father until he learned the truth in later episodes.

When Michael grows up, he discovers about his real father, Alan James Quartermine. Over the years, Sonny and Carly do their best to keep Michael away from Alan’s shadow. But despite his mother and adoptive father’s best attempts, he learns the truth.

However, Michael doesn’t get to spend time with Alan. Once, Sonny and Alan get into a heated argument that leads to the former allegedly shooting the latter, resulting in his demise. After Michael discovers Sonny’s brutal actions, he becomes estranged from him.