Matt Murdock is notorious for dating many popular Marvel characters. As his alter-ego Daredevil, the blind lawyer's reputation with women is infamous. Although he's had his fair share of one-night stands, Matt has also been in quite a few complicated relationships.
From the mild-mannered Karen Page to the deadly assassin Elektra, Matt Murdock's girlfriends have shown he doesn't really have a specific type. The best Daredevil love interests have added to his world and strengthened his character. Some are more obscure, like Moondragon, while others are fan-favorites, like Black Widow. Out of all the relationships Daredevil has been in, some stand out from the rest.
Updated on October 12, 2022 by Cole Kennedy: The return of the live-action Daredevil to the Marvel Cinematic Universe along with the addition of the Netflix series on Disney+ has brought the character back to the mainstream. Fans are returning to the comics to revisit their favorite storylines, which has highlighted Matt Murdock's unique reputation with the ladies. Daredevil's girlfriends aren't always in the most positive relationships, though he has had quite a few memorable love interests over the years. In She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Jen Walters and Daredevil recently hooked up in one of the funniest, most entertaining episodes of the series.
15 Matt Murdock Briefly Dated Foggy's Younger Sister Candace Nelson
Daredevil's closest friend is Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, his confidante and partner-in-law who has kept his secret for years. However, Matt Murdock learned Foggy had his own secrets when his sister showed up in need of legal counsel.
Foggy had his reasons for keeping his sister a secret, which Murdock learned after the two began seeing each other. They only went on a couple of dates while Foggy and Matt helped her with a case, though she was forced to leave in order to testify as a special witness.
14 Nyla Skin Was A Burglar Who Developed Feelings For The Amnesiac "Jack"
Matt Murdock first met Nyla Skin when he was suffering from amnesia and had adopted the name Jack Murdock. Nyla was a homeless girl who'd been forced to become a burglar to survive. She befriended Jack and convinced him to help her on a few jobs.
Jack took on some boxing matches which Nyla supported, and romantic feelings began to develop between them. However, Jack eventually regained his memories as Matt Murdock, and he broke things off with Nyla to keep her safe after she was targeted by the Kingpin.
13 Moondragon Fell In Love With Daredevil But Left For Her Duties In Outer Space
Daredevil made a few close superhero allies over the years, which included the mysterious Moondragon. The telepathic hero was raised on the alien moon of Titan, although she uncovered the truth about her origins on Earth where she first met Matt Murdock.
She fell in love with the crimefighter after she was invited to stay with Daredevil for a few months in his apartment. However, she returned to space to escape her feelings for Daredevil and fulfill her duties as one of Marvel's cosmic heroes.
12 Dakota North And Matt Murdock Had A One-Night Stand While Working A Case
Matt Murdock frequently worked alongside private investigator Dakota North, who often helped him work his legal cases when he wasn't in costume as Daredevil. While the relationship was mostly friendly, they did share one night together. Murdock and North were trying to prove his current wife was innocent of the crimes she committed while under Mr. Fear's control.
While Matt was technically still married, the stress of the case and the long nights together drove them into each other's arms for a passionate night. The Kingpin later leaked photos proving this short-lived affair to discredit Murdock in his divorce proceedings.
11 Heather Glenn Revealed Daredevil's Identity
Heather Glenn met Matt Murdock when they both attended a few functions with high-society individuals. She's one of the few women who actually learned of his secret identity as Daredevil. Due to her father's tragic suicide, Heather's struggle with alcoholism worsened.
Due to her destructive behavior, the two decided to part ways. Heather continued her downward spiral and briefly dated Tony Stark during his own battle with addiction. Unfortunately, Glenn revealed Daredevil's identity to one of his rivals, and tragically took her own life soon after.
10 Glorianna O'Breen Was A Frequent Damsel In Distress Who Left Matt Due To His Secrets
Glorianna O'Breen really seemed like she was going to be the woman for Matt. As their relationship continued to grow, she proved to be an incredibly stable partner who helped ground Murdock. But Matt kept a lot of secrets from Glorianna.
Due to these secrets, Glorianna and Matt slowly grew apart. At a time when Matt was at his absolute lowest during the Born Again storyline, Glorianna broke up with him. Adding insult to injury, she started dating Matt's best friend Foggy Nelson. She later met a gruesome death at the hands of a forgettable killer, joining Murdock's long list of deceased girlfriends.
9 Kirsten McDuffie Was One Of Murdock's Healthiest Partners
As a district attorney in San Francisco, Kirsten always knew Matthew Murdock and Daredevil were one and the same — even if the vigilante would never admit it. Her playful nature made a good match for Matt Murdock and his swashbuckling personality.
Although often defined by darkness, much of Daredevil's history is quite lighthearted. In terms of romantic relationships, Kirsten McDuffie helps represent that lighter side. Their relationship ended after the Purple Children made everyone forget Daredevil's secret identity, which Murdock used as an opportunity to begin a fresh start in Hell's Kitchen again.
8 Daredevil Had A Brief Fling With Black Cat To Make Spider-Man Jealous
Black Cat has a much longer romantic history with Daredevil's friend and ally Spider-Man. Nevertheless, when the two of them met, they were instantly attracted to one another. When Black Cat made her move — aiming to make Spider-Man jealous — Matt knew he couldn't resist.
While not as hardcore a villain as some of Matt's other love interests, Black Cat is still, in fact, a criminal. Because of this, both parties knew their relationship probably wasn't going anywhere. In response, they kept things short and casual.
7 Echo Fell In Love With Daredevil When She Was Sent By The Kingpin To Kill Him
Echo is another vigilante who Daredevil developed a close relationship with in comics. A deaf woman of Native American descent, Maya was raised by Kingpin after the crime lord murdered her father. Although Kingpin sent Maya to hurt Matthew, she instead fell in love with him.
Once Maya figured out Daredevil and Matt Murdock were one and the same, the seasoned superhero explained to her exactly who Wilson Fisk was. This led her to turn on Kingpin and become a crimefighter herself. While their romantic relationship ended, Daredevil and Echo remained close friends until her death and rebirth as the Phoenix.
6 Matt Murdock And Claire Temple Had An Intense But Short-Lived Romance In The MCU
In the comics, Claire Temple is known as the Night Nurse, but she and Matthew Murdock have never been a thing. However, in the critically acclaimed Netflix show, the two shared pretty intense romantic feelings for one another. This was especially evidenced when the two shared their first kiss, a passionate demonstration of their pent-up romantic tension.
While their relationship never turned into anything ongoing, Claire and Daredevil remained close. Claire would always be there to look after Matt, understanding how great a man he was and how much good he was doing in Hell's Kitchen. Matt, in turn, appreciated her for much the same reason.
5 Typhoid Mary Was One Of Daredevil's Most Toxic Relationships
Matt's lust has often led to him to make decisions he'd later regret. Perhaps one of the most irrational decisions the superhero ever made was staying in a relationship with the villain known as Typhoid Mary.
Suffering from a split personality disorder, Mary wasn't fit to be in a relationship considering some of her personalities enjoyed murdering people. Daredevil paid for this mistake dearly, but if given the choice again, it's not clear that he wouldn't make the same mistake twice.
4 Daredevil And She-Hulk Teamed Up In Attorney At Law
While Matt Murdock and Jen Walters never dated in Marvel Comics, the MCU brought the two characters together in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law episode eight "Ribbit and Rip it." The episode was filled with comedic dialogue, a funny premise and some serious sparks of chemistry between Jen and Matt. Murdock and Walters are both prominent Marvel lawyers. It's surprising they haven't shared a relationship until now.
While Jen and She-Hulk have struggled to develop a positive romantic relationship in the series, it seems they found their match with Daredevil/Matt Murdock. Unfortunately, Matt returns to New York at the end of the episode, but fans are already calling for more scenes featuring the two. Hopefully She-Hulk can make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again Disney+ series.
3 Karen Page Was Matt Murdock's Most Recurring Love
Karen Page was one of Daredevil's most reoccurring love interests. They came together and split apart many times, but it seemed as though they were always destined to find one another in the end. They became the closest during the Born Again storyline where, despite totally betraying him, Matt decided to forgive Karen. The two then built their lives back together.
Karen would later go on to join the long line of Daredevil love interests who would be murdered by his enemies. In one of the most iconic moments in Daredevil's comic history, Bullseye killed Karen in cold blood, stripping Matt Murdock of his presumed soulmate.
2 Daredevil And Black Widow Were Successful Partners In Romance And Crimefighting
Although the two characters have yet to meet in the MCU, Daredevil and Black Widow were inextricably linked for quite some time in the comics. Black Widow guest-starred in many Daredevil comics and played an important role as Matt Murdock's primary love interest and crimefighting partner.
Although they eventually parted ways, Black Widow was always a great fit for Matt. She returned his deep romantic feelings for her and his passion for fighting crime. The two retain a close bond as best friends who know they can always count on each other.
1 Daredevil And Elektra Have A Long Romantic History
Daredevil's most popular love interest is also his most controversial. Elektra has a history as a deadly assassin willing to kill anyone who gets in her way. As a hero with a no-kill policy, it's difficult for Daredevil to reconcile his feelings for Elektra in any kind of resolute way.
That being said, there are many other ways in which the two crimefighters seem perfect for one another. Their lives have both been defined by great loss and darkness. There are very few people who can truly understand what Daredevil has been through, and Elektra is one of them. Just as capable in combat as Matthew, Elektra and Daredevil make a great team.