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Female action heroes
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Film
Æon Flux from Æon Flux (2005)[1]
Alex Munday from Charlie's Angels (2000)[2][3][4]
Alice from the Resident Evil series (2002–2016)[3][5]
Babydoll from Sucker Punch (2011)[6]
Beatrice (Tris) Prior from Divergent Series
Beatrix Kiddo from Kill Bill (2003–2004)[2][3][5]
Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)[7]
Black Widow (Marvel Comics) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
Captain Frankie Cook from Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)[2]
Catwoman from Batman Returns (1992) and Catwoman (2004)[6]
Cherry Darling from Grindhouse (2007)[5]
Coffy from Coffy (1973)[3]
Dylan Sanders from Charlie's Angels (2000)[2][3][4]
Elektra from Daredevil (2003) and Elektra (2005)[6]
Ellen "The Lady" from The Quick and the Dead (1995)[3]
Ellen Ripley from the Alien series (1979-1997)[3][5][8]
Éowyn from The Lord of the Rings series (2001-2003)[9]
Everly from Everly (2014)[5]
Evelyn Salt from Salt (2010)[5]
Fox from Wanted (2008)[1]
Foxy Brown from Foxy Brown (1974)[3][5]
Guinevere from King Arthur (2004)[2]
Hanna from Hanna (2011)
Imperator Furiosa from Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)[3][5][10]
Inspector Jessica Yang from Supercop (1992)[11]
Jackie Brown from Jackie Brown (1997)[3]
Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games (2012–2015)
Jen Yu from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)[1][5][12]
Jill Valentine from the Resident Evil series (2004–2012)[6]
Jordan O'Neil from G.I. Jane (1997)[2]
Julie Pierce from The Next Karate Kid (1994)[7]
Knives Chau from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)[6]
Lara Croft from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)[13]
Leeloo / The Fifth Element from The Fifth Element (1997)
Lucy from Lucy (2014)[5]
Mallory Kane from Haywire (2011)[3][5]
Mathilda from The Professional (1994)[7]
Mei from House of Flying Daggers (2004)[3]
Natalie Cook from Charlie's Angels (2000)[2][3][4]
Newt from Aliens (1986)[7]
Neytiri from Avatar (2009)[5]
Nikita from La Femme Nikita (1990)[3][5][7]
Padmé Amidala from the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999–2005)[2]
Pauline Hargraves from The Perils of Pauline movie serial (1933)[14]
Princess Leia Organa from the original Star Wars series (1977–1983)[5][15]
Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)[6]
Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)[16]
Sarah Connor from the Terminator series (1984–2015)[3][5]
Selene from the Underworld series (2003–2016)[13]
Sgt. Rita Rose Vrataski from Edge of Tomorrow (2014)[5]
Silk Spectre from Watchmen (2009)[6]
Snow White from Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)[17]
Tank Girl from Tank Girl (1995)[1]
Torchy Blane from the Torchy Blane series (1937–1939)[18]
Trinity from The Matrix series (1999–2003)[2][19]
Yu Shu Lien from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)[1][5][12]
Yuki Kashima from Lady Snowblood (1973) and Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)[5]
Zen from Chocolate (2008)[5]
Zoë Bell from Grindhouse (2007)[5]
Animated film
Elastigirl from The Incredibles (2004)[2][5]
Merida from Brave (2012)[17]
Mulan from Mulan (1998) and Mulan II (2004)[20]
Princess Fiona from the Shrek series (2001-2010)[21][22]
Literature
Alanna of Trebond from The Song of the Lioness series (1983-1988) by Tamora Pierce
Alyx from The Adventures of Alyx stories by Joanna Russ (1967-1970)
Arya Stark from the A Song of Ice and Fire series (1996-2011) by George R.R. Martin
Beatrice "Tris" Prior from the Divergent trilogy (2011-2013) by Veronica Roth[7]
Camilla from the Aeneid (29-19 BCE) by Virgil[23]
Éowyn from The Lord of the Rings series (1954-1955) by J. R. R. Tolkien[9]
Jael from The Female Man by Joanna Russ (1970)
Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games trilogy (2008-2010) by Suzanne Collins[5][7]
Linh Cinder from The Lunar Chronicles series (2012-2015) by Marissa Meyer
Molly Millions from Johnny Mnemonic (1981) and Neuromancer (1984) by William Gibson[24]
Nancy Drew from the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories (1930-2004), The Nancy Drew Files (1986-1997) and the Girl Detective (2004-2012) series by Carolyn Keene[25]
Pippi Longstocking from the Pippi Longstocking series (1945-2001) by Astrid Lindgren[26]
Polgara from The Belgariad (1982-1984) and The Malloreon (1987-1991) series by David and Leigh Eddings
Comic books
Batgirl debuted in Detective Comics #359 (1967) by DC Comics[27][28]
Batwoman - 2010–2015: self-titled series
Black Canary debuted in Flash Comics #86 (1947) by DC Comics[27]
Black Widow (Natalia Romanova) debuted in Tales of Suspense No. 52 (1964) by Marvel Comics[7]
Catwoman debuted in Batman #1 (1940) by DC Comics[2]
Cutie Honey debuted in Weekly Shōnen Champion's 41st issue (1973) by Akita Shoten[29]
Elektra debuted in Daredevil #168 (1981) by Marvel Comics[30]
Hawkeye (Kate Bishop) debuted in Young Avengers #1 (2005) by Marvel Comics[27]
Hit-Girl debuted in Kick-Ass #3 (2008) by Icon Comics[5][7][30]
Invisible Woman (Sue Storm)
Medusa[31]
Ms. Marvel [27]
Natasha Irons [27]
Nico Minoru,[31] Karolina Dean, Gertrude Yorkes, Molly Hayes and Klara Prast from Marvel's Runaways comics
Raven [27]
Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) debuted in The X-Men #4 (1964) by Marvel Comics
She-Hulk[31]
Spider-Girl[32]
Storm, Jean Grey, Rogue,[2] Emma Frost, Kitty Pryde, Jubilee and Dazzler[31] from the X-Men
Supergirl[30]
Wendy and Gail from Sin City [2]
Wonder Woman[2][30]
Wasp
Television series
Ace from Doctor Who (1963-1989)[33]
Aeryn Sun from Farscape (1999-2003)[34]
Alex Mack from The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994–1998)[35]
Arya Stark from Game of Thrones (2011-2017)
B'Elanna Torres from Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001)[36]
Batgirl from Batman (1966-1968)[28]
Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones (2011-2017)
Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)[30][37]
Cameron from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008-2009)[38]
Capt. Maggie Beckett from Sliders (1995-2000)[39]
Cathy Gale from The Avengers (1961–1969)[40]
Christine Cagney from Cagney & Lacey (1982-1988)[41]
Claire Bennet from Heroes (2006-2010)[30]
Cordelia Chase from Angel (1999-2004)
Dana Scully from The X-Files (1993-2002)[41]
Doña María Teresa "Tessa" Alvarado from Queen of Swords (2000-2001)[42]
Daisy Johnson from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–present)
Emma Peel from The Avengers (1961–1969)[40][43]
Gabrielle from Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001) and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995-1999)[44]
Gwen Cooper from Torchwood (2006-2011)[45]
Jadzia Dax from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999)[46]
Jaime Sommers from The Bionic Woman (1976-1978) and Bionic Woman (2007)[47]
Jessica Jones from Jessica Jones (2015–present)[48]
Jill Munroe from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[4][43]
Julie Rogers from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[4][43]
Kara Danvers (Supergirl) from Supergirl (2015–present)[49]
Kate Austen from Lost (2004-2010)[50]
Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001)[43][51]
Kelly Garrett from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[4][43]
Kimberly Hart (The Pink Ranger) from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993-1995) [30][52]
Kira Nerys from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999)[48]
Kris Munroe from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[4][43]
Laurel Lance from Arrow (TV series) (2012-2016)
Leela from Doctor Who (1963-1989)[33]
Mary Beth Lacey from Cagney & Lacey (1982-1988)[41]
Max Guevera from Dark Angel (2000-2002)[53][54]
Nikita from La Femme Nikita (1997-2001)[43]
Olivia Dunham from Fringe (2008-2013)[50]
Paige Matthews from Charmed (1998-2006)[55]
Peggy Carter (Agent Carter) from Agent Carter (2015–present)[56][57]
Phoebe Halliwell from Charmed (1998-2006)[55]
Piper Halliwell from Charmed (1998-2006)[55]
Prue Halliwell from Charmed (1998-2006)[55]
Purdey from The New Avengers (1976-1977)[40]
River Tam from Firefly (2002)[1]
Sabrina Duncan from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[4][43]
Seven of Nine from Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001)[36][43]
Shelby Woo from The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (1996-1998)[35]
Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)[58]
Sydney Bristow from Alias (2001–2006) [55]
Tara King from The Avengers (1961–1969)[40]
Tiffany Welles from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[4][43]
Trini Kwan from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993-1995)[52]
Vallery Irons from V.I.P. (1998-2002)[43][54]
Veronica Layton from The Lost World (1999-2002)[55]
Veronica Mars from Veronica Mars (2004-2007)[37][54]
Wade Welles from Sliders (1995-2000)[39]
Wonder Woman from Wonder Woman (1975-1979)[17]
Xena from Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001) and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995-1999)[36][43][59][55]
Ygritte from Game of Thrones (2011-2017)
Zoe Washburne from Firefly (2002)[60]
Animated television series
Æon Flux from Æon Flux (1991-1995)[2]
Betty Barrett (Atomic Betty) from Atomic Betty (2004-2008)[61]
Blossom from The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005)[30]
Bubbles from The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005)[30]
Buttercup from The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005)[30]
Cheetara from ThunderCats (1985-1989)[30]
Kim Possible from Kim Possible (2002-2007)[62]
Korra from The Legend of Korra (2012-2014)
She-Ra from She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985-1987)[17]
Video games
Main article: Gender representation in video games
Ada Wong, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine from Resident Evil
Alyx Vance from Half-Life 2 and its sequels
Bayonetta from Bayonetta[63]
Ellie from The Last of Us and The Last of Us: Left Behind
Faith Connors from Mirror's Edge
Hana Tsu-Vachel from Fear Effect
Joanna Dark from Perfect Dark
Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series[64]
Rayne from BloodRayne
Lena Oxton (Tracer) from Overwatch
Samus Aran from the Metroid series
Shantae from Shantae
Sonya Blade, Princess Kitana, Jade, Sindel, and Cassie Cage from Mortal Kombat
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