Weyland Corp is a fictional multinational corporation featured in the Alien franchise, particularly in the prequel film Prometheus. Founded by Peter Weyland, the company is known for its advancements in technology, space exploration, and bioengineering. Weyland Corp plays a significant role in the development of artificial intelligence, exemplified by the character David, an advanced android. The corporation is depicted as ambitious and often morally ambiguous, pursuing profit and innovation at any cost. Its involvement in deep space missions and the search for extraterrestrial life highlights its drive to push the boundaries of human knowledge and capability.