Elektra (character)

fictional character in Marvel Comics

Elektra Natchios, mainly referred to as Elektra, is a fictional character. She appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, appearing as the main protagonist of the titular comics, and a supporting character in the Daredevil comics.

Cosplayer as Elektra Natchios.

She is known to be an on-and-off ally and love-interest of the vigilante of Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil. Elektra has peek athletic abilities, martial arts skills, enhanced agility, and a master assassin. She also has been a member of the Heroes for Hire, Code Red, Red Hulk's Thunderbolts, S.H.I.E.L.D., Savage Avengers and the Hand.

She was created by Frank Miller, and first appeared in Daredevil #168 in January of 1981.

Cast change

Jennifer Garner portrayed Elektra in the movies Daredevil (2003) and Elektra (2005). Élodie Yung portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Daredevil and The Defenders. Garner will reprise her role in the upcoming movie Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).