Claire Temple (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Claire Temple
Marvel Cinematic Universe character

Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple in Daredevil
First appearance "Cut Man"
Created by Drew Goddard
Portrayed by Rosario Dawson
Information
Occupation Nurse
Nationality American

Claire Temple is a character portrayed by American actress Rosario Dawson in the television series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), based on the comic characters Claire Temple and Night Nurse. A nurse who gives medical aid to vigilantes, she first appeared in the first season of Daredevil (2015–). Dawson then signed a deal to return for the second season of the series, as well as potentially appear in any other Marvel/Netflix series. She has since reprised the role in Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, and is set to appear in Iron Fist and The Defenders. The character has also appeared in a Jessica Jones tie-in comic.

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Television series

After discovering Matt Murdock / Daredevil beaten in a dumpster in Daredevil, nurse Claire Temple gives him aid. She is kidnapped by the mafia for this, as bait for Daredevil, and though he is able to save her he decides that it is too dangerous to get involved with her. She does continue to give him medical aid as needed, while Murdock occasionally uses her position at Metro-General Hospital to his advantage. In Jessica Jones, Temple is on duty at the hospital when a seriously injured Luke Cage (who has impenetrable skin) is brought in; Temple takes care of Cage for Jessica Jones. In the second season of Daredevil, Temple quits her job at the hospital, when it tries to cover up the death of her coworker following an attack by the Hand, and leaves Hell's Kitchen; she arrives in Harlem, where her mother runs a diner, in Luke Cage. Temple reconnects with Cage there, and helps him defend the neighborhood. She falls for Cage, but before they can act on that he is arrested.

Tie-in comic

Temple appears in the Jessica Jones tie-in comic, serving as Turk Barrett's nurse.

Concept and creation

Rosario Dawson joined the cast of Daredevil in June 2014,[1] and her role was revealed to be that of Temple in October of that year.[2] The MCU character is an amalgam of the comic characters Claire Temple and Night Nurse,[3] with Daredevil showrunner Steven S. DeKnight noting that the character was originally "going to be the actual Night Nurse from the comics ... we had her name in a script and it came back that it was possible [the feature side] were going to use her" and "had plans for her down the road," necessitating the change to using the more obscure comics character Claire Temple as her name.[4]

We wanted to have an opportunity to be able to let the audience know that this person knows this person, and that means they know that person. I think if you play the game out, you can sort of see ... how important that character's going to be.

—Jeph Loeb on Temple appearing across multiple Marvel/Netflix series[5]

In May 2015, Dawson signed with Marvel to return for the second season of Daredevil as part of an "exclusive TV deal" that also allows her to appear in any other Marvel/Netflix series.[6] Dawson explained that she signs on with Marvel for a year at a time, for a certain amount of episodes, and finds out which series the episodes are for closer to the time of filming.[7] In July, Jessica Jones showrunner Melissa Rosenberg revealed that Dawson would be "dropping in",[8] with Dawson making a guest appearance in the season finale.[5] Before Jessica Jones debuted that November, a tie-in comic prequel was released featuring several Daredevil and Jessica Jones characters, including Temple, to explore "the connective tissue that will build between the series".[9][10]

Marvel announced in September 2015 that Dawson would be appearing in Luke Cage,[11] in what Cage actor Mike Colter described as a "significant part", noting that the comics character Claire Temple was introduced as a love interest for Cage. The series introduces Temple's mother (portrayed by Sônia Braga), and gives Claire "a large storyline ... [she helps] out a lot."[5] It also references her role as a version of Night Nurse, with a character dismissively referring to her as "the night nurse".[12] Explaining the decision to have Temple appear across multiple series, which has been compared to the role that Nick Fury plays as "the connective thread" between the MCU films,[13][14] Marvel Television head Jeph Loeb explained that it was due to Dawson's performance, saying "It wasn't just that Claire fit so well in those worlds, it's that Rosario fit so well in those worlds."[5] When Temple first appears in the second season of Daredevil, she has "a cut in her eyebrow", which Daredevil actor Charlie Cox explained was from one of the other series, saying that "the timeline had been thought through and worked out" to connect Dawson's various performances.[7]

In July 2016, Dawson was unable to promote Luke Cage because she was "back in New York ... filming something else for Marvel TV",[15] which was confirmed that October to be Iron Fist; this appearance was set up at the end of Luke Cage.[16] A month later, Dawson was revealed to also be reprising her role in the crossover miniseries The Defenders.[17]

Characterization

Dawson said in April 2015, "she’s someone who also throws herself into the fray and had made it her life mission to help, even if that means risking her own life ... My character is a stand-in for the audience. She’s not a love interest—she’s this skeptical eye looking at this strange situation." On the relationship between Temple and Murdock in Daredevil, Dawson said, "The show explores how necessary it is for two people to finally have their masks off with each other. For Matt Murdock, this is the first person he has that’s going to be able to see that transition for him ... But she gets confronted with the question: How far will you go? What does it mean if you’re helping someone who is maybe going to hurt other people?"[3]

Dawson felt that the character resonated with audiences, and was brought back for more series, because, "She's funny, she's wry, she's strong—she's built for that world, because she's great under pressure. She's someone—hero or not—you'd want to have in a dire situation... I really just liked her arc all the way through." After the character is shown using fighting in Daredevil, Dawson explained, "her eyes have been opened up to this other world—and she's crossed the line. You know, this is someone who helps people, and she's been violent now but seeing the need for it. I think there's a lot that she's having to grapple with".[18] Discussing Temple's relationship with Cage in Luke Cage, Colter said that "she will deal with me in a different way than she dealt with Matt Murdock. Matt Murdock's character's completely different from mine. Because she plays a nurse that basically seems to be in the right place at the right time, and she's very good at helping out superheroes who are in need ... I think she's going to be a very good companion for Luke. I think she's someone that Luke needs in his life at this time."[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Rosario Dawson Joins Marvel's Daredevil For Netflix". Marvel.com. June 20, 2014. Archived from the original on June 20, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  2. ↑ Siegel, Lucas (October 11, 2014). "NYCC 2014: Marvel's DAREDEVIL on Netflix Panel LIVE! Rosario Dawson is CLAIRE TEMPLE, More". Newsarama. Archived from the original on October 12, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  3. 1 2 Dockterman, Eliana (April 8, 2015). "Rosario Dawson on Being a Hero, Not a Love Interest, in Netflix's Daredevil". Time. Archived from the original on April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  4. ↑ Goldman, Eric (July 29, 2015). "Daredevil Showrunner On The One Thing Marvel Made Him Change Due To Movie Plans". IGN. Archived from the original on July 29, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Schwartz, Terri (January 19, 2016). "Marvel's Luke Cage: Claire Temple Plays a 'Very Significant' Role". IGN. Archived from the original on January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Rosario Dawson Returns to Hell's Kitchen in the Netflix Original Series 'Marvel's Daredevil' Season 2 & More". Marvel.com. May 8, 2015. Archived from the original on May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  7. 1 2 White, Brett (August 23, 2016). "Charlie Cox Reveals Where "Luke Cage" Falls in the Marvel/Netflix Timeline". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  8. ↑ Boone, John (July 30, 2015). "'Jessica Jones' Showrunner Teases a Super Suit for Krysten Ritter, Confirms 'Daredevil' Crossover". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on July 31, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  9. ↑ Arrant, Chris (October 7, 2015). "Bendis & Gaydos Return With New Jessica Jones Book - Today". Newsarama. Archived from the original on October 7, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  10. ↑ Baker-Whitelaw, Gavia (October 8, 2015). "Marvel sets the stage for 'Jessica Jones' Netflix show with a free prequel comic". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Netflix Original Series 'Marvel's Luke Cage' Adds to the Cast". Marvel.com. September 16, 2015. Archived from the original on September 16, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  12. ↑ Nguyen, Hanh (October 4, 2016). "'Luke Cage' Easter Eggs: Stan Lee, Iron Man and More". IndieWire. Archived from the original on November 17, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  13. ↑ McNally, Victoria (May 8, 2015). "Marvel's Netflix Shows May Have Just Found Their Nick Fury". MTV News. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  14. ↑ Holmes, Adam. "Marvel's Netflix Shows Will Be Bridged Together With One Key Character". Cinema Blend. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  15. ↑ Ryan Penagos [@AgentM] (July 22, 2016). "Rosario Dawson is also in #LukeCage, but she's back in New York...filming something else for Marvel TV...! #MarvelSDCC" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016 – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Damore, Meagan (October 8, 2016). "NYCC: Iron Fist Cast Makes First-Ever Live Appearance". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  17. ↑ Perry, Spencer (November 2, 2016). "Scott Glenn, Rachael Taylor, and Rosario Dawson Confirmed for The Defenders". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on November 2, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  18. ↑ Nicholson, Max (June 18, 2015). "Rosario Dawson Teases 'Daredevil' Season 2, Potential Marvel Crossovers and The Punisher". MTV News. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.

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