Black Widow is a fictional character from Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is a spy and assassin who has a complex and tragic past. She was born as Natasha Romanoff in Russia and trained in the Red Room, a secret program that turned young girls into lethal agents. She later defected to the United States and joined S.H.I.E.L.D., a spy organization that protects the world from threats.
She also became a founding member of the Avengers, a team of superheroes that includes Iron ManIron Man is a fictional superhero created by Marvel Comics. ... More, Captain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional superhero created by Marvel C... More, ThorThor Odinson is a fictional superhero from Marvel Comics and... More, HulkHulk is a fictional superhero created by Marvel Comics. He f... More, and others. She sacrificed her life to obtain the Soul Stone in Avengers: Endgame (2019). She is portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
She also has her own solo film, Black Widow (2021), which explores her origins and family. She is known for her skills in combat, espionage, and languages, as well as her signature weapons, such as the Widow’s Bite, a pair of wrist-mounted electroshock devices. She is one of the most popular and iconic characters in the Marvel franchise.