Hawks is a slim man of average height with messy, ash-blond hair and golden-brown eyes, marked by black triangles resembling a bird’s eyes. His Quirk gives him large, bright red wings. He wears a hero costume resembling an aviator's uniform, with a tan jacket, black shirt, and yellow visor. After injuries from Dabi, his wings were temporarily reduced to stubs, but they began growing back. He also gained scars on his face and back and later wore prosthetic wings for speed during the Final War, where he eventually lost his Quirk and wings entirely.