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This article is about the White Tiger from Marvel Cinematic Universe. For other characters who have held the mantle, see White Tiger.
- “Being the White Tiger is more than just putting on a suit. It's who I am. It's a calling. I didn't choose it. It chose me.”
- ―Hector to Matt[src]
Hector Ayala (also known as White Tiger) is a character who appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Daredevil: Born Again. He is a superhero operating in New York City. He became a client of Matt Murdock after he was arrested under charges of killing a police officer. Following his release of all charges, he was murdered by a corrupt cop wearing the Punisher's skull.
Hector Ayala was created by Bill Mantlo, George Perez and Yvette Perez.
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- In the comics, Hector Ayala is an Empire State University student who gained superpowers by finding the Jade Tiger amulet. He was close friends with Peter Parker and worked alongside Spider-Man. He retired from a vigilante career but eventually donned the amulets again, but was accused of murder and convicted, despite Matt Murdock's efforts.
- Hector Ayala is Marvel's first Latin American superhero, who first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19 in 1975.
- White Tiger was Kamar de los Reyes' final role before passing away from cancer on December 24, 2023.
- Episodes "Optics" and "The Hollow of His Hand" were dedicated to Kamar de los Reyes.
- Dan Domingues portrayed White Tiger during the 2024 reshoots for the first season of Daredevil: Born Again due to Kamar de los Reyes' passing.
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External links[]
White Tiger (Hector Ayala) on Wikipedia
Hector Ayala on the Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki
Hector Ayala (Earth-199999) on the Marvel Database