Melinda May

Melinda May
Melinda May
Marvel Cinematic Universe and Marvel Comics character
	Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May in a promotional image for season four
First appearance	"Pilot"; Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; September 24, 2013;
Last appearance	"What We're Fighting For"; Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; August 12, 2020;
Created by	Joss Whedon; Jed Whedon; Maurissa Tancharoen;
Portrayed by	Ming-Na Wen; Riley Go (young)
In-universe information
Full name	Melinda Qiaolian May
Nickname	The Cavalry
Occupation	Pilot; S.H.I.E.L.D. agent; Coulson Academy Professor;
Family	Lian May (mother); William May (father)
Spouse	Andrew Garner (divorced)
Significant others	Phil Coulson (deceased); Grant Ward (deceased)
Children	Robin Hinton (adoptive daughter; alternate timeline)
Nationality	Chinese American

Melinda Qiaolian May, also known as The Cavalry, is a fictional character that originated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before appearing in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, first appeared in the pilot episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in September 2013, and has continually been portrayed by Ming-Na Wen.

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