Claire Temple | |
---|---|
![]() 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 |
Abilities | Doctor |
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.
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 Claire and the comic book character Night Nurse (aka Linda Carter).