Kate Bishop (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
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Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in the Hawkeye episode "So This Is Christmas?" | |
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| Adapted by | Jonathan Igla |
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| Full name | Katherine Elizabeth Bishop |
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| Nickname | Kate |
| Species | Human |
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| Origin | Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
Katherine Elizabeth 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 helps him confront those trying to take down Barton, such as the Tracksuit Mafia's boss, Maya Lopez, and the assassin Yelena Belova. Bishop discovers that her mother was secretly conspiring with Wilson Fisk. She is later recruited by Kamala Khan, who asked her to join her team of young superheroes.
Steinfeld first appeared as the character in the Disney+ miniseries Hawkeye (2021). She reprised the role for a cameo appearance in the film The Marvels (2023). She also voiced alternate versions of the character in the third season of the animated series What If...? (2024) as well as Marvel Zombies (2025). Steinfeld's portrayal has been well received by fans and critics. Clara Stack plays a young version of the character in Hawkeye.