Claire Temple

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Claire Temple
Claire Temple (August 1972).jpg
Claire meets Luke Cage, from Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #2 (August 1972)
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #2 (August 1972)
Created by Archie Goodwin
George Tuska
In-story information
Team affiliations Heroes for Hire
Supporting character of Luke Cage
AbilitiesDoctor

Claire Temple is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a medical doctor primarily affiliated with the superhero Luke Cage and is one of his early love interests.

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Starting in 2015, a version of the character, portrayed by Rosario Dawson, has appeared in multiple episodes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe streaming television series, such as the first two seasons of Daredevil , an episode of the first season of Jessica Jones , Luke Cage , the first season of Iron Fist and The Defenders . She is a composite of the comic book version of Temple and the comic book character Night Nurse (aka Linda Carter).

Publication history

Claire Temple first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #2 and was created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska.

Fictional character biography

Luke Cage

Luke Cage meets Dr. Claire Temple, who works with Dr. Noah Burstein at his 42nd Street storefront clinic. Cage has been shot by hitmen sent by the criminal Diamondback, and Claire is surprised to find him only bruised by the bullets. She is subsequently kidnapped by Diamondback, who Cage discovers is his old friend Willis Stryker, the man who had framed Cage for the crime that sent him to prison. Cage frees Claire, but Diamondback is killed by one of his own weapons. [1] Claire corroborates Cage's story with the police, [2] and the two become romantically involved. [3] As Claire and Cage continue dating, [4] Dr. Burstein—who is partially responsible for giving Cage his powers—hides from Claire and Daily Bugle reporter Phil Fox that Cage had escaped from prison. [5] Having discovered Cage's secret but unable to publish it, Fox works with Cage's prison guard nemesis Billy Bob Rackham to get revenge on Cage by kidnapping Claire. [6] They kidnap the wrong woman, Fox is killed and the police find Claire holding the murder weapon. [6] Rackham is revealed as the murderer, exonerating Claire, who is reunited with Cage. [7]

In the now-retitled Luke Cage, Power Man #18 (April 1974), Cage mourns his ex-girlfriend Reva Connors, who had been killed because of his rivalry with Willis Stryker. [8] Despite Cage's belief that everyone who gets close to him dies, he and Claire decide to stay together. [8] The relationship continues for years, with Claire often in danger because of her connection to Cage. [9] Cage is finally exonerated for the crime that originally put him in prison, but Claire can no longer handle him constantly being in danger, and they separate. [10]

Other appearances

In All-New, All-Different Marvel , Claire is a doctor who specializes in dealing with super-powered humans and bionic implants. [11] She first appears in December 2015 in Captain America: Sam Wilson #4, where she treats Captain America (Sam Wilson) when he is transformed into a werewolf by Karl Malus [12] and is later shown to be in regular contact with Misty Knight.[ volume & issue needed ]

In other media

References

  1. ↑ Luke_Cage,_Hero_for_Hire #2 (August 1972)
  2. ↑ Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #3 (October 1972)
  3. ↑ Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #4 (December 1972)
  4. ↑ Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #8 (April 1973)
  5. ↑ Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #11 (July 1973)
  6. 1 2 Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #14 (October 1973)
  7. ↑ Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #16 (December 1973)
  8. 1 2 Luke Cage, Power Man #18 (April 1974)
  9. ↑ Power Man #38 (December 1976)
  10. ↑ Power Man and Iron Fist #50 (April 1978)
  11. ↑ Captain America: Sam Wilson #16 (December 2016)
  12. ↑ Captain America: Sam Wilson #4 (December 2015)
  13. ↑ Dockterman, Eliana (April 8, 2015). "Rosario Dawson on Being a Hero, Not a Love Interest, in Netflix's Daredevil". Time . Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  14. ↑ Cecchini, Mike (November 14, 2015). "Daredevil Netflix Series: Marvel Universe Easter Eggs and Comic References Guide". Den of Geek . Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  15. ↑ Huver, Scott (April 9, 2015). "Dawson Says 'Marvel's Doing Something Fun' with Daredevil's Claire Temple". Comic Book Resources . Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  16. ↑ Grubbs, Jefferson (April 10, 2014). "Daredevil Nurse Claire Temple Is From The Comics, But She's Not From The Matt Murdoch Chronicles". Bustle . Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  17. ↑ Goldman, Eric (July 29, 2015). "Daredevil Showrunner On The One Thing Marvel Made Him Change Due To Movie Plans". IGN. Archived from the original on December 11, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  18. ↑ Dornbush, Jonathon (May 8, 2015). "Rosario Dawson returning for Daredevil season 2, may appear in other Netflix/Marvel shows". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  19. ↑ Boone, John (July 30, 2015). "Jessica Jones Showrunner Teases a Super Suit for Krysten Ritter, Confirms Daredevil Crossover". Entertainment Tonight . Archived from the original on July 31, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  20. ↑ Dornbush, Jonathon (September 2, 2015). "Theo Rossi joins Luke Cage cast, Rosario Dawson will appear as Claire Temple". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Netflix Original Series Marvel's Luke Cage Adds to the Cast". Marvel.com. September 16, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  22. ↑ Petski, Denise (September 16, 2015). "Luke Cage: Marvel Confirms Misty Knight, Shades, Rafael Scarfe & Claire Temple". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  23. ↑ Damore, Meagan (October 8, 2016). "NYCC: Iron Fist Cast Makes First-Ever Live Appearance". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  24. ↑ Perry, Spencer (November 2, 2016). "Scott Glenn, Rachael Taylor, and Rosario Dawson Confirmed for The Defenders". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  25. ↑ Glass, Joe (August 17, 2017). "Not To Be Outdone, Avengers Academy Brings The Defenders To The Palm Of Your Hand". Bleeding Cool News. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  26. ↑ "tianacamacho | Resume". tianacamacho.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
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