Kate Bishop (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Kate Bishop
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in the Hawkeye episode "So This Is Christmas?"
First appearance
Based on
Adapted byJonathan Igla
Portrayed by
In-universe information
Full nameKatherine Elizabeth Bishop
Alias
NicknameKate
Weapon
Family
  • Eleanor Bishop (mother)
  • Derek Bishop (father)
  • Lucky (pet)
OriginManhattan, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican

Katherine Elizabeth Bishop, more commonly known as Kate Bishop, is a 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.

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 made a cameo appearance in the MCU film The Marvels (2023).[1] An alternate version of the character is set to appear in the upcoming animated series What If...? and Marvel Zombies.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Hailee Steinfeld on the Family of 'Dickinson' Season 2 and the Excitement of 'Hawkeye'". Collider. January 15, 2021. Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  2. ^ Flook, Ray (November 11, 2024). "What If…? Season 3 Trailer: Storm the Goddess of Thunder & More!". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Nolan, Liam (July 22, 2022). "SDCC Live: Marvel Studios Animation Panel Reveals Future of X-Men '97, What If and Marvel Zombies". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.