Jane Foster

Doctor **Jane Foster** is an astrophysist. She found Thor after he was banished from Asgard and fell to Earth while she was in New Mexico studying astronomical anomalies. She helped him in his mission to return to Asgard, eventually falling in love with him along the way. They were separated due to the temporary destruction of the Rainbow Bridge.

## Biography

### Early Life

#### Science Career

Foster graduated from university and became an astronomer, dedicating her life to her research, where she built most of her equipment herself.

Sometime after her graduation, Foster began studying a mysterious weather event that she believed was linked to an Einstein-Rosen Bridge. Foster traveled to the source of the anomalies, which was out in the desert surrounding Puente Antiguo, New Mexico.

### Life-Changing Encounter

#### Meeting Thor

*"Where did he come from?"*
―Jane Foster
At the end of her first week of research, Foster became certain that another weather event would occur, due to the predictability of the previous seventeen instances. Being sure of her research, Foster drove out to the desert in their van one night to witness the event.

The occurrence then ended, with the vortex disappearing, so they all got out of the van to check on the man they hit. Foster found the man to still be alive, as he got up and began to speak, although none of them understood what he was saying. Foster then noticed markings in the ground, much to her intrigue, so she started to study them. The man announced himself as Thor and started to intimidate them, but was stopped when Foster tasered him. She then decided to put Thor in their van and take him to a hospital.

She delivered Thor to the hospital and signed him in, giving them his name, and then returned to their research base. The next morning, she recalled the events of the previous night, which Foster was now certain was an Einstein-Rosen Bridge. Foster reviewed constellations she had discovered which were not from their planet, when she noticed the figure of a man in one of the photographic images captured from the atmospheric event.

Foster then believed that figure to have been Thor, so she decided to drive back to the hospital to question him. The woman rushed through the hospital, but when they entered Thor's room, they discovered him to be gone. Annoyed that she lost he best piece of evidence for her research, Foster set out to find Thor. However, when she reversed the van, she accidentally hit Thor again. Foster got out of the van and apologized, as she had now knocked him over twice with her van.

#### Questioning Thor

*"If you take me there now, I'll tell you everything you wish to know.""Everything?"*
―Thor and Jane Foster[src]
Bringing Thor to the base, they provided him with Donald Blake's clothes, and Foster started to become distracted by Thor as she watched him change. When Thor mentioned that he required food, they took him to Isabela's Diner, where Foster questioned him on how he was inside the vortex. However, Thor didn't take notice of their questions and smashed a mug in request of another drink, causing Foster to tell him not to do that anymore.

When two men entered the diner talking about a "satellite" that landed in the desert, Foster listened in on the conversation, and asked them about it. When they revealed that the "satellite" could not be moved, Thor asked for directions and then headed off, causing Foster to run after him. Foster asked what he was doing, and Thor informed them that the "satellite" belonged to him and he was going to take it.

Thor then offered to tell Foster everything she wanted to know about him if she helped him retrieve Mjølnir. Foster then told Thor she couldn't help him, so he kissed her hand, which awkwardly flattered her, and they parted ways. Although, Foster couldn't help but still be infatuated with Thor.

#### Encountering S.H.I.E.L.D.

*"Hey! That's my stuff! What the hell is going on here?""Ms. Foster, I'm Agent Coulson with S.H.I.E.L.D..""Is that supposed to mean something to me? You can't do this!"*
―Jane Foster and Phil Coulson[src]
When they returned to the base, they discovered S.H.I.E.L.D. agents confiscating their equipment and research. Foster was angry at the agents' sudden intrusion into their base.

However, due to her life's work being taken from her, Foster tried to stop them, but Phil Coulson told her they needed to take all of her possessions, and attempted to compensate her. Despite her pleas, all of Foster's belongings, including her research that was on the verge of an extraordinary discovery, were taken.

S.H.I.E.L.D. then left the base, so they then sat on the roof of the building, commiserating the loss of their property, as Selvig informed them of who the people that they encountered were.

#### Search for Mjølnir

*"I've never done anything like this before. Have you ever done anything like this before?""Many times. But you're brave to do it.""Well, they just stole my entire life's work. I don't really have much left to lose."*
―Jane Foster and Thor[src]
Foster then noticed Thor heading into a pet store.

Foster drove up to him and offered him a lift, deciding to help him, as she wanted to get her research back. The two then drove down to the crater site, determined to retrieve their possessions, which Foster was nervous about doing. During the drive, Foster bonded with Thor, while still not being sure of who he was.

When the arrived at the S.H.I.E.L.D. Crater Investigation Site, Foster observed the area, realizing that there was no satellite crash, but something bigger. Thor then gave Foster his jacket, knowing it was going to rain, and promised to return her belongings after retrieving Mjølnir. However, Foster doubted Thor's chances of success, but he was still heading to the site.

Foster then watched as Thor made his way through the site, knocking out many agents along the way. When an alarm went off, Foster hid from detection and called someone. When Thor found Mjølnir, Foster watched as he tried to lift it but failed. When Thor was arrested by S.H.I.E.L.D., Foster then fled the site and returned to the base, but, she was spotted by Clint Barton.

#### Bonding with Thor

*"Your ancestors called it Magic, and you call it science. Well, I come from a place where they're one and the same thing."*
―Thor to Jane Foster[src]
The two then sat on the roof of her base, where Foster would always go to think or get away from all the annoyances. She then expressed her relief that Thor was safe after his encounter with S.H.I.E.L.D., and he thanked her for her generosity despite the way he had behaved recently. Thor then gave Foster her notebook, which she was delighted by, no longer having to start her research from scratch now. However, Foster was saddened by the thought that S.H.I.E.L.D. would do everything in their power to stop her research from ever being published, but Thor urged her to continue, knowing that she was right.

Thor explained to Foster that where he is from, Asgard, Magic and science are the same thing, while also drawing and teaching her of the Nine Realms and Yggdrasil, the World Tree. Foster found herself deeply interested in what Thor was saying, as well as developing strong feelings for him too. Later, Foster fell asleep under the stars with Thor by her side.

Thor - who believed he was banished from Asgard - decided to embrace living on Earth with Foster, as the two had begun to develop romantic feelings for each other. The next morning, Foster and Thor made breakfast, who she told what she had learned from Thor the previous night, hoping to publish it to the scientific community.

At that moment, four Asgardians appeared at the base, much to the Humans shock and awe. They entered the base and introduced themselves as Lady Sif and the Warriors Three, and Foster watched as Thor conversed with them about his supposed exile, only to discover that his father was still alive, and that he had been lied to by his brother.

#### The Destroyer Attacks

*"Oh. My. God. So is this how you normally look?""More or less.""It's a good look."*
―Jane Foster and Thor
When another vortex formed out in the desert, they all went outside to look at it, where Thor realized that the Destroyer had been sent down, causing him to warn Foster to leave. Thor told them that he would stay to help the people get to safety, so Foster decided to stay as well, not wanting to leave Thor, as well as help out.

After evacuating everyone in the area, Foster watched as Sif and the Warriors Three battled the Destroyer. When the Destroyer quickly overpowered the Asgardians, Thor ordered to them run away before they were caught in the destruction. As they went to leave, Foster noticed Thor staying behind to confront the Destroyer, so she stopped, confused on what he was doing.

Foster watched as Thor attempted to apologize to his brother, but it did not work, and the Destroyer striked Thor, sending him flying back. Foster quickly ran to Thor's side to check on him, and he told her that she was now safe as he died from his injury, to the sadness of Foster. As she wept over Thor's body, Mjølnir began to launch from the desert and fly towards them.

When Mjølnir arrived, it helped revive Thor, who caught the hammer, allowing him to regain his full powers and reveal his true self, much to Foster's amazement as she witnessed everything he had told her to be true. Foster continued to watch as Thor battled the Destroyer in the sky, ultimately defeating it, saving them from the danger that Loki had unleashed.

#### Left Behind

*"I must go back to Asgard, but I give you my word, I will return for you. Deal?"Deal."*
―Thor and Jane Foster[src]
Thor then returned to his friends, with Foster commenting on his new armor he was wearing, which she liked. Thor then announced that he needed to confront Loki, but were stopped when S.H.I.E.L.D. arrived. Thor confronted Phil Coulson, telling him to return the items he took from Foster, which he complied with, wanting her to continue her research.

Thor then invited Foster to accompany him to see the Bifrost Bridge, which she accepted, so he held her tight and flew them out to the desert. When they arrived at the Bifrost site, Thor discovered Heimdall not responding. After some delay, the Bifrost then opened and Thor told Foster that he needed to return to Asgard to stop Loki, but he would return for her after. Foster then passionately kissed Thor goodbye, accepting his promise.

Thor and the other Asgardians then departed from Earth and Foster stayed at the site to wait for him. While they waited, they noticed where the Bifrost opened to begin producing dark lighting clouds, much to their concern. After some time, they then saw the Bifrost opening completely disappear before them, saddening Foster as she felt that Thor had abandoned her. They then decided to leave, accepting that Thor was not returning.

## Personality

Jane Foster is an extremely intelligent scientist, who has a strong dedication towards uncovering scientific truths, mainly in astrophysics. Foster has devoted her life to science, having built most of her equipment herself, and is willing to do anything for her research, like drive into a powerful storm or work with Thor to recover her equipment from S.H.I.E.L.D..

Research is usually Foster's top priority, as she couldn't resist checking out an anomaly even though she was on a date. Foster puts a lot of faith into her research, even when others doubted her, but she never lets it dissuade her, especially as she ended up being correct many times.

Although she is not immature, Foster possesses a strong childlike wonder in regards to scientific discoveries, mainly those originating from Asgard, where she was exhilarated by things like the Bifrost Bridge.

While Foster is passionate for her research, the only other thing that could possibly equal it is her love for Thor. At first, Foster was just intrigued by him, as he could help with her research, although she did find Thor attractive. But when Foster bonded with Thor, and he taught her about the Nine Realms, she developed strong feelings for him, and would later reveal that she loved the way he explained things.

Despite just being a human with no powers or fighting ability, Foster is always willing to help whenever she could, even though she was often surrounded by mighty allies. Foster helped in the evacuation of Puente Antiguo when the Destroyer arrived, even though Thor asked her to get to safety.

## Abilities

*"You're clever. Far more clever than anyone else in this realm."*
―Thor to Jane Foster[src]
* **Genius-Level Intellect**: Foster has an exceptional mind. Her knowledge helped her become an astrophysicist where she took it upon herself to study space anomalies in Puente Antiguo, New Mexico.

## Relationships

### Allies

* Asgardians
	+ Asgardian Royal Family
		- Thor/Donald Blake - Boyfriend
	+ Sif
	+ Warriors Three
		- Fandral
		- Hogun
		- Volstagg
* S.H.I.E.L.D.
	+ Phil Coulson

### Enemies

* Loki- Attempted Killer
* Destroyer

## Appearances

In chronological order:

* Thor
* The Avengers (mentioned)

## Trivia

* In the comics, Jane Foster was a nurse eventually took up the mantle of **Thor** after he lost his ability to wield Mjølnir and was stripped of his powers.
	+ While Jane Foster became the new Thor of the original comics continuity in 2014's *Thor* #1, an alternate universe version of her as Thor (under the name **Thordis**) first debuted in a 1978 issue of *What If?*.
* Natalie Portman desired the role of Foster because the character is an astrophysicist in the films despite being a registered nurse and medical doctor in the comics.