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 Temple and the comic book character Night Nurse (aka Linda Carter).
Publication history Claire Temple first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #2 and was created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska.
Fictional character biography Luke Cage Luke Cage meets Dr. Claire Temple, who works with Dr. Noah Burstein at his 42nd Street storefront clinic. Cage has been shot by hitmen sent by the criminal Diamondback, and Claire is surprised to find him only bruised by the bullets. She is subsequently kidnapped by Diamondback, who Cage discovers is his old friend Willis Stryker, the man who had framed Cage for the crime that sent him to prison. Cage frees Claire, but Diamondback is killed by one of his own weapons.Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #2 (August 1972) Claire corroborates Cage's story with the police,Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #3 (October 1972) and the two become romantically involved.Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #4 (December 1972) As Claire and Cage continue dating,Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #8 (April 1973) Dr. Burstein—who is partially responsible for giving Cage his powers—hides from Claire and Daily Bugle reporter Phil Fox that Cage had escaped from prison.Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #11 (July 1973) Having discovered Cage's secret but unable to publish it, Fox works with Cage's prison guard nemesis Billy Bob Rackham to get revenge on Cage by kidnapping Claire.Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #14 (October 1973) They kidnap the wrong woman, Fox is killed and the police find Claire holding the murder weapon. Rackham is revealed as the murderer, exonerating Claire, who is reunited with Cage.Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #16 (December 1973)
In the now-retitled Luke Cage, Power Man #18 (April 1974), Cage mourns his ex-girlfriend Reva Connors, who had been killed because of his rivalry with Willis Stryker.Luke Cage, Power Man #18 (April 1974) Despite Cage's belief that everyone who gets close to him dies, he and Claire decide to stay together. The relationship continues for years, with Claire often in danger because of her connection to Cage.Power Man #38 (December 1976) Cage is finally exonerated for the crime that originally put him in prison, but Claire can no longer handle him constantly being in danger, and they separate.Power Man and Iron Fist #50 (April 1978)
Other appearances In All-New, All-Different Marvel, Claire is a doctor who specializes in dealing with super-powered humans and bionic implants.Captain America: Sam Wilson #16 (December 2016) She first appears in December 2015 in Captain America: Sam Wilson #4, where she treats Captain America (Sam Wilson) when he is transformed into a werewolf by Karl Malus.Captain America: Sam Wilson #4 (December 2015)
In other media
Claire Temple, with elements of Night Nurse, appears in Marvel's Netflix television series, portrayed by Rosario Dawson. Introduced in Daredevil, Temple makes subsequent appearances in Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and The Defenders. A scene with Temple was filmed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day but was cut. Claire Temple appears as a playable character in Marvel Avengers Academy, voiced by Tiana Camacho.
References
External links Claire Temple at Marvel Wiki