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Catwoman is a recurring character on the T.V. series, Harley Quinn. She is an old friend of Poison Ivy, the ex-girlfriend of Bruce Wayne, and a member of the Gotham City Sirens.
Appearance[]
She has brown skin, green eyes, and a dark brown pixie cut. She wears silver cat-eyed goggles, a black aviator helmet with cat ears, a skin-tight black latex/leather costume with a silver zipper and belt, and grey gloves and boots.
Biography[]
Background[]
- ❝ 'Fun Amazon thingie'? You know she screwed me over on that! ❞
- — Poison Ivy[src]
Selina Kyle is of African-American descent. During a previous mission with Poison Ivy in the Amazon rainforest to take down loggers, Catwoman abandoned Ivy to steal a blood diamond and left Ivy to pay for all of her hotel bills, including multiple spa treatments.[1] At some point, Catwoman and Ivy used to hook up, although Catwoman did not want anything more out of the relationship, and it eventually ended.[2]
It is unknown how or when the two met but Catwoman's relationship with Ivy pre-dates Ivy's friendship with Harley Quinn.[3]
Season 2[]
"Catwoman"[]
- Main article: Catwoman (episode)
- ❝ The plan is, I handle the traps, you follow me. ❞
- — Catwoman
Selina met with Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy at Chéz Féline to discuss stealing Firefly's flamethrower from Doctor Trap, who set up shop in the Gotham Natural History Museum, and while there ordered the trio Cobb salads, much to Poison Ivy's contempt. Selina agreed to the heist on the terms that she would steal an Egyptian ruby for herself.
Selina stealing jewels
Selina intentionally showed up late as a "power move" during the night of the heist. After arriving, Catwoman told Harley and Ivy to follow her and that she would handle the traps. She used her claws to cut into the museum's atrium. Selina and Ivy ended up on their own. During the heist, Selina had to save Ivy from multiple traps while discussing Ivy's relationship with Kite Man and expressing her disdain for it. After they arrived at the flamethrower's exhibit, the pair met up with Harley Quinn and Kite Man, who also arrived at the same time. Selina kept her end of the bargain and cut a hole in the exhibit so that Harley could take the flamethrower, but stole the diamond Kite Man wanted to use to propose to Ivy and fled.
"Bachelorette"[]
- Main article: Bachelorette
Catwoman agreed to attend Harley's bachelorette party but took an Ambien just as the plane took off so that she could "cat nap" through most of the weekend. Later on, Catwoman easily deduced that Harley and Ivy "hooked up" but offered Harley no real support, only mocking her insecurities as she continues to lie to herself that her feelings don't mean anything. The next day, Catwoman became bored with small talk and made to leave, only for Harley to snap and toss her (she hissed as she went) back among the bridesmaids, browbeating them all into at least pretending to have a good time for Ivy's sake, which Catwoman begrudgingly (and sarcastically) complied with.
The Cobb Squad
At dinner that night, Catwoman sarcastically claimed to like her vegan apple pate and that she did not miss the meat. They then went to Hedonikka, where Catwoman amused herself by picking Maxie Zeus' pocket until a drunken Ivy wrapped her arms around her. Catwoman extricated herself and left at her earliest opportunity. The next day, Catwoman knew that Harley and Ivy had had sex, but again refused to be of any help to Harley, telling her to seek help from a hungover Jennifer. Eventually, Harley laid out her plan to kill Eris and free Themyscira, finally giving Catwoman something to do. She lent her considerable combat prowess to fighting off the Amazons protecting Eris, using her whip to knock Lex Luthor's documents aside before Queen Hippolyta could sign them. Later, when the Amazons throw a party in their honor for freeing them, Catwoman gets thoroughly wasted with Jennifer and goes home after the weekend ends.
"Something Borrowed, Something Green"[]
- Main article: Something Borrowed, Something Green
Catwoman attended Ivy and Kite Man's wedding as a bridesmaid, with Tim Burton as her date to the wedding. At the photo shoot with the rest of the bridesmaids, Catwoman casually accused Harley of bailing on Ivy. Although Harley fired back that Catwoman wasn't even a bridesmaid, she assured her that she was and fulfilled all the responsibilities - just not wearing the bridesmaid dress portion. When Harley asked to wear her discarded dress, she laughed and asked, "Which 10 pounds do you plan on leaving behind?"
Catwoman at the ceremony
Despite her teasing, Catwoman did relent and allowed Harley to wear her discarded dress and sat licking herself while Harley struggled to fit inside. She later attended the wedding ceremony as a proper bridesmaid. Still, when the ceremony came under gaseous assault by the GCPD, Catwoman rushed to Tim Burton's side to escort him from the area. She briefly succumbed to the gas until Harley let it out through a hole in the roof, so she once again finished escorting Burton to safety, saying that Clayface was "creeping me out".
The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour[]
"Journey to Love Part 2"[]
- Main article: Journey to Love Part 2
Catwoman is not amused by Harley's arrival
After the wedding fiasco, Harley and Ivy are on the run from Commissioner Gordon. They turn up at Catwoman's place to seek refuge and ask her to look after Harley's hyenas, Bud and Lou. However, Selina is not happy to see them and especially worries about the safety of her cats from the hyenas, although Harley insists that they are vegetarians. She lets them in but gets annoyed at Harley for disrespecting her place.
Selina takes Ivy aside to ask her what is going on with her and agrees to watch Bud and Lou for them, but their conversation is soon interrupted by Gordon and his police force surrounding the place and throwing a grenade. While Catwoman gathers her things before escaping, Harley and Ivy warn her that Batman has also arrived. Selina sends her cats away with Harley and Ivy on the escaping vine that Ivy has created. She then turns to find Batman in her apartment. They share some flirty banter before she uses her whip to swing out of the window and escape.
Season 3[]
"The 83rd Annual Villy Awards"[]
- Main article: The 83rd Annual Villy Awards
Catwoman and Batman
Following the destruction of their old base, Catwoman allowed Harley's Crew to stay in her apartment, explaining on a video call with Poison Ivy that she spent all her time at the place of the guy she was dating where she practically had her wing. She only asked that they feed her cats and stay away from the green room where Princess was kept for a time-out as punishment for being a "naughty, naughty kitten". She ended the call, revealing that she was in the Batcave with Batman rubbing her feet. He suggestively asked if he should continue, but she said it was not worth it.
Later, Catwoman attended the 83rd Annual Villy Awards dressed in a black dress suit, sharing a table with Livewire and Calendar Man. She went on stage after she was revealed as the winner of the "Joe Chill Honorary Award", using her acceptance speech to call out the Villys for only awarding it to her because she was black after realizing they had not had a black villain win ever. She criticized them for not recognizing black villains like Black Manta and trying to cover their white guilt by giving her an award named after a white guy. At that moment, though, she got an alert on her phone, showing Princess had been let out of her room and swiftly left the stage while Black Manta started applauding enthusiastically.
"A Thief, a Mole, an Orgy"[]
- Main article: A Thief, a Mole, an Orgy
- ❝ Fine. Get our coats. I want to luxuriate in their emotional discord for a second. ❞
- — Catwoman to Batman
Catwoman enjoying the show
Catwoman attended the Court of Owls meeting with Batman and was confronted by Harley, who was mad at her for texting Ivy and disallowing her from using various things in her apartment, including her fancy Japanese toilet. However, Catwoman gleefully explained she had done no such thing and that Ivy had lied to her. She later watched as Harley and Ivy fought over both their lies, and Ivy accidentally revealed that she and Catwoman used to hook up in the past. After being satisfied with the entertainment, Catwoman and Batman left together.
"It's a Swamp Thing"[]
- Main article: It's a Swamp Thing
- ❝ Don't cry. I never know what to do with wealthy male tears. ❞
- — Catwoman
At Wayne Manor, Batman asked Catwoman if she wanted to stay in his wing tonight, presenting her with a toothbrush gift. However, Catwoman was unimpressed with his clinginess, stating she needed some space and would return to her place for a few nights. Back at her apartment, Catwoman threw out King Shark before making herself a bubble bath, watching funny videos while drinking red wine and eating snacks. However, her peace was soon disturbed by someone ringing the doorbell. She was disappointed upon discovering Batman at her doorstep. Concerned she was feeling lonely (which he made clear he did not feel himself), he attempted to gift her two newly purchased cats. However, Catwoman is unimpressed by the shallow gift and his naming them Thomas and Martha after his dead parents and declines the gift before throwing the door in his face.
Couples therapy
Later, Catwoman is kidnapped and wakes up next to Batman in Wayne Manor, unable to move. Music Meister soon made himself known, turning the lights on and explaining he was a therapist there to help them discuss their relationship. When both refused to talk about their feelings, Music Meister used his powers to force them to sing. Despite trying to fight it, they broke out into a duet where Catwoman expressed her distaste for being tied down and desire to be alone, while Batman conversely revealed his fear of being alone, trying to convince her to change her mind. Clear they wanted different things, the song ended, and while Batman was left heartbroken, Catwoman asked if Music Meister took insurance.
"Another Sharkley Adventure"[]
- Main article: Another Sharkley Adventure
Selina tells Ivy and Harley that she refuses to talk to Bruce after breaking up with him, citing the fact that when she severs ties with a relationship, she commits to it. She talks about the various gifts he's sent her and reveals that he also sent an invitation to a gala he hosted in honor of his late mother.
In the Batcave, Nightwing speaks badly of Selina, and the depressed Bruce appreciates the solidarity but not the language. Batgirl then tells Bruce not to look at her Waynstigram stories, citing that she'll know, and Bruce later contacts Selina.
As Ivy tells Ivy about her concerns about doing a solo mission after an extended amount of time, Selina interjects that Ivy is concerned that Harley is too codependent. Before Harley leaves, she entrusts Selina to watch over Ivy while she's gone and threatens to reveal that she says Bruce's name in her sleep.
While Harley fights Batgirl at the gala, Selina contacts Harley, asking if she took her tiara. Harley denies it and wants to know about Ivy. Selina tells her that Ivy is fine as her constant prowling into the green has caused the plant life in her apartment to overgrow and made her use her whip to trim it all back.
When Harley returns to the apartment with Bruce in tow, Selina leaves and takes back her tiara from Harley.
"The Horse and the Sparrow"[]
- Main article: The Horse and the Sparrow
On the night of the Wayne movie biopic premiere, Selina appears and approaches Bruce, who is admiring his mother's pearl necklace display. Bruce notices that Selina is wearing the tiara he gave her, and the two chat for a bit before parting ways. Later, as Bruce taken away after being arrested, he notices the necklace in his pocket, smiling as he realizes Selina stole it for him.
"Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special"[]
- Main article: Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special
On Valentine's Day, Catwoman delivers a box of bat-shaped pieces of chocolate to Batman, serving his prison sentence at Blackgate Penitentiary. She is then seen jumping off the roof as he finds his her gift.
Season 4[]
"Killer's Block"[]
- Main article: Killer's Block
She appears at the end to inform Barbara Gordon, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn that someone stole Nightwing's body. She then joins the Gotham City Sirens.
Season 5[]
"The Big Apricot"[]
- Main article: The Big Apricot
A year before the start of the fifth season, Catwoman leads Harley and Ivy through the sewers to reach a catacombs where Enchantress and her Skeleton Army resided. The botched job and other misc. complaints amongst the team, including Catwoman's lying about jobs and interests causes the disbandment of the Gotham City Sirens.
When Ivy and Harley consider going to Metropolis, Catwoman insists they go.
She's mentioned when Lena Luthor bought the diamond she stole from Enchantress at the Sothenby's by Harley and Ivy.
Personality[]
- ❝ See, she always does this; she orders for everyone. So controlling. ❞
- — Poison Ivy[src]
Selina is a confident, self-assured woman who often uses her charm to win people. Poison Ivy had described her as manipulative and controlling, as she had bailed on Ivy once before and made her pay her bills and order for the table when meeting with Harley and Ivy. During their meeting, Selina interrupted Harley and proposed stealing an Egyptian ruby that she wanted, demonstrating a more selfish and self-absorbed side to her.
Selina is someone who never wants to get emotionally involved with anyone so as not to lose her freedom, causing her relationship to break down after a short period. She prefers to cut all ties after a breakup and can appear unaffected after it ends, as seen in her relationship with Batman. However, despite her cold exterior, Selina has shown herself to be kind to her friends. After the Gotham Mall was destroyed, she generously allowed Poison Ivy, Harley, and the crew to move to her department.
She enjoys stealing fancy things and loves living with luxuries. Her apartment is an example, as she has in it things like Rembrandt's "The Storm on the Sea of Galilee," Degas's "Program for the Artistic Soirée 1 and 2," premium sushi rolls in her kitchen, security cameras all over the place, a specialized laboratory, and even a high-tech Japanese toilet.
Selina also likes drama, especially seeing people fight. During a meeting of the Court of Owls, she told Harley that Ivy lied about her sending text messages demanding not to use anything of her place. She patiently waited to see them having an argument while she was having fun witnessing everything from a distance.
"Family Feud"[]
- Main article: Family Feud
When Bruce laments that he ruins his relationships, Catwoman appears on his cell phone contact list.
Abilities[]
- Master Acrobat: Selina is an exceptional and highly skilled acrobat whose gymnastic abilities rival Harley Quinn's. She is highly agile and lithe, able to move and gracefully avoid traps stealthily.
- Master Combatant: Selina is also a highly accomplished fighter.
- Whip Mastery: Selina is also skilled at using her bullwhip in combat.
- Master Thief: Selina is considered one of the best thieves in the world, being able to infiltrate heavily trapped buildings and escape with her bounty or easily steal objects from others without them realizing.
- Intuition: Selina has a great intuition, which allows her to read people. During Poison Ivy's bachelorette, Selina correctly deduced something had happened between Harley and Ivy based on Harley's behavior. She also correctly deduced that Ivy had never told Harley about their casual relationship in the past because she felt ashamed.
Equipment[]
- Whip: Selina uses a bullwhip to aid her during combat and heists. It allows her to grapple opponents or quickly swing from place to place.
- Claws: The gloves of Selina's suit contain retractable claws that she can use to cut holes in windows and museum displays.
- Goggles: Her goggles can scan her environment and, with a HUD, can uncover booby traps or how to get past them.
Media Appearances[]
Season 2
Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour
- "Journey to Love" (cameo; pictured/cover)
- "Journey to Love Part 2"
- "Journey to Love Part 5" (cameo; vision)
Season 3
- "The 83rd Annual Villy Awards"
- "A Thief, a Mole, an Orgy"
- "It's a Swamp Thing"
- "Another Sharkley Adventure"
- "The Horse and the Sparrow"
Specials
Season 4
- "Gotham's Hottest Hotties" (cameo; pictured)
- "Killer's Block"
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
- "Grand Reopening, Hell Yeah!" (cameo)
Season 5
Trivia[]
- Her appearance resembles that of the third Catwoman from the 1960's TV series Batman, played by Eartha Kitt.
- Her costume is based on the one designed by Darwyn Cooke, first seen in Trail of the Catwoman and the 2002 run of her solo series.
- This is the fourth incarnation of Catwoman that is portrayed as a Black woman, the first being Eartha Kitt from the 1966 Batman series, the second being Halle Berry from the 2004 Catwoman movie, and the third being from the second generation of the DC Super Hero Girls franchise. Meanwhile, the fifth portrayal is Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman from Matt Reeves's The Batman.
- This version of Catwoman is not heterosexual, just like her comic book counterpart.[4]
Gallery[]
- See also: All images of Catwoman
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Catwoman" DC Universe (April 17, 2020).
- ↑ "A Thief, a Mole, an Orgy" HBO Max (August 4, 2022).
- ↑ "Bachelorette" DC Universe (May 29, 2020).
- ↑ I would say sexuality is an ever-evolving subject and I don’t love labels but in our show, Catwoman is not straight. Patrick Schumacker, Twitter (June 8, 2021).