Ray Stanz (b. 1959 in Brooklyn, NY) is one of the Ghostbusters. Ray is considered the heart of the Ghostbusters by the other members of the team. He is an expert on paranormal history and metallurgy. He is characterized by his almost childlike enthusiasm towards his work and his forthright acceptance of paranormal activity, though he expresses skepticism toward Christianity. He is known for his wordy and overly technical explanations of scientific and paranormal phenomena. Ray, along with Egon, is responsible for pioneering the Ghostbusters' theories and designing and building the equipment used for catching and containing ghosts.