Patsy Walker

Patsy Walker
The Hellcat
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearance
Created by
In-story information
Full namePatricia Walker
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliations
Partnerships
Notable aliasesThe Hellcat
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
  • Equipment include wrist-mounted retractable claws and grappling hooks

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 the Hellcat.

Following her reintroduction as the 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) series Jessica Jones (2015–2019), Luke Cage (2016), and The Defenders (2017).