Patsy Walker

Patricia "Patsy" Walker is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stuart Little and Ruth Atkinson, Patsy Walker first appeared in Miss America Magazine #2 (November 1944), published by Marvel precursor Timely Comics, and became Hellcat in The Avengers #144 (February 1976). She premiered as the star of a teen romantic-comedy series, and was later integrated into Marvel superhero franchises such as the Avengers and the Defenders as Hellcat.

Patsy Walker
Hellcat
Art by Stuart Immonen
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Patsy Walker:
Miss America Magazine #2 (Nov. 1944)
As Hellcat:
The Avengers #144 (Feb. 1976)
Created byAs Patsy Walker:
Stuart Little
Ruth Atkinson
As Hellcat:
Steve Englehart
George Pérez
In-story information
Full namePatricia Walker
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsDefenders
Avengers
Lady Liberators
Legion of the Unliving
Partnerships
Notable aliasesHellcat
The Cat
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, agility, speed, endurance, and reflexes
  • Ability to extend nails into sharp claws
  • Various psionic powers
  • Skilled martial artist and gymnast
  • Equipments include wrist-mounted retractable claws and grappling hooks

Following her reintroduction as Hellcat, the character has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes.

Rachael Taylor portrayed Trish Walker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) / Netflix series Jessica Jones (2015–2019), Luke Cage (2016–2018), and The Defenders (2017).

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