Who plays Claire Temple in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Rosario Dawson portrays Claire Temple across several Marvel Cinematic Universe television series, beginning with the first season of Daredevil in 2015.
Questions about Claire Temple (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
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What is Claire Temple's job in Daredevil and the other Marvel Netflix series?
Claire Temple is a nurse who gives medical aid to vigilantes. In the first season of Daredevil she treats Matt Murdock after finding him beaten in a dumpster, and she later helps Luke Cage in Jessica Jones and Danny Rand in Iron Fist.
Which Marvel Netflix series has Claire Temple appeared in?
Claire Temple has appeared in Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Defenders, as well as a 2015 Jessica Jones tie-in comic.
Is Claire Temple based on a character from Marvel Comics?
Yes, Claire Temple is a composite character based on the Marvel Comics characters Claire Temple and Night Nurse, whose civilian identity in the comics is Linda Carter.
Why did Daredevil rename the Night Nurse character to Claire Temple?
Daredevil showrunner Steven S. DeKnight said the role was first meant to be the actual Night Nurse from the comics. Word came back that it was possible the feature side would use her and had plans for her, so the show renamed her Claire Temple instead.
What awards was Rosario Dawson nominated for playing Claire Temple?
Rosario Dawson was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series for Luke Cage at the 2017 Black Reel TV Awards. She was nominated again for Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series for The Defenders at the 2018 Black Reel Awards.