Kate Bishop (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Katherine Bishop, more commonly known as Kate Bishop, is a fictional character portrayed by Hailee Steinfeld in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Bishop is depicted as a champion archer who grew up idolizing Avenger Clint Barton after he inadvertently saved her life during the Battle of New York. Years later, she meets him and partners with him to uncover a criminal conspiracy and becomes his protégé.

Kate Bishop
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in the Hawkeye episode "So This Is Christmas?"
First appearance
  • "Never Meet Your Heroes"
  • Hawkeye
  • (2021)
Based on
Adapted byJonathan Igla
Portrayed by
In-universe information
Full nameKatherine Bishop
AliasHawkeye
Ronin
Weapon
  • Bow and quiver
Family
  • Eleanor Bishop (mother)
  • Derek Bishop (father)
  • Lucky (pet)
OriginManhattan, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican

Bishop made her MCU debut in the miniseries Hawkeye (2021). Steinfeld's portrayal of Bishop has been well received by fans and critics. The character returned for a cameo in The Marvels (2023) that sets up a possible analogue to the Young Avengers in the MCU, and is expected to return in future MCU media. An alternate version of the character is set to appear in the upcoming animated series Marvel Zombies (2024).

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