Dorothy Walker

"I was trying to protect Patsy. Her brand is her legacy."
"You can't stop selling your daughter, even if it kills her."

―Dorothy Walker and Jessica Jones^[src]

Dorothy Walker was a talent agent and the abusive mother of Trish Walker, as well as Jessica Jones' adoptive mother.

Biography[]

Early Life[]

Abusive Husband[]

"When I was seven, my dad still lived at home. We were happy when he was sober. He never physically hurt me. My mom took all the hits. But she was too proud to call the police. One day, I came home and he was screaming at her, and I heard a thump. And I went upstairs, and my mom was bleeding. He had hit her head into the wall."

―Trish Walker to Malcolm Ducasse^[src]

Dorothy Walker used to live in a one-bedroom apartment with her husband, Joshua Walker and daughter, Trish Walker. Joshua was alcoholic and abusive and although he never hurt his daughter, Walker took all the hits instead of her, being too proud to call the NYPD. One day, Walker and Joshua had a fight and he hit his wife's head into the wall. Feeling afraid for the safety of her mother, Trish smeared Walker's blood over her face and pretended in front of the neighbors that her father hit her. They contacted the police, so Joshua was arrested the next day, leaving her with Trish all alone.^[1]

Stage Mother[]

Pressure on a Child[]

Walker eventually had a feeling that Trish Walker had acting talent, which could possibly end their poor lifestyle, so she decided to coach Trish. Walker had Trish participate in casting for That's Our Girl, and put intense pressure on her daughter while they were practicing the script play. As they had already sold everything they had and even her husband's child support, it was not enough for them to live, and Walker was desperate to push Trish's potential career.^[2]

That's Our Girl[]

"Look at me, Pats. We have sold everything down to the floorboards, and your dad's child support barely covers our groceries. I know. Do you? Because I'm not seeing a serious effort here! I can't do this for you. It's all on you. Tell me you've got this."
"I've got this."

―Dorothy Walker and Trish Walker^[src]

The next day, Walker brought Trish to the casting organized by Devlin Hoskins, trying to impress him with a red wig she bought for her daughter. Walker introduced Trish to Hoskins who was interested in her due to Trish's red hair, so he appointed her as a supporting character for the sitcom. However, Walker was not satisfied, as she wanted the main role for her daughter, so Walker advised her to replace Carrie Leigh Hursch during the table read and impressed Hoskins and executives.

AKAHellcat-Walker&Hoskins — Walker and Devlin Hoskins discuss their show

Trish finally was appointed as the main character (whose name was changed to "Patsy") for the show, as she successfully played her role, impressing Hoskins and the executives. Walker congratulated Trish, feeling extremely proud of her and then suggested Walker to change the concept of the show, making it completely based on her daughter. Hoskins accepted her suggestion, so That's Our Girl was rebranded into a brand new show, called It's Patsy. The show was extremely popular, as Trish became the highest-paid child star in television history.^[2]

Patsy's Teen Years[]

"Try being a little kid whose mother's mood swings end up in bruises. Or the teen who's pimped out by the person who is supposed to protect her."

―Trish Walker^[src]

Walker continued to coach Trish, controlling every single aspect of her career and her life, ignoring her daughter's own opinion. She also became very physically abusive towards Trish, resulting in Trish gaining bruises. Through time, she became ridiculously fame-hungry and abusive towards Trish, living off her success for years. Walker eventually was approached by Max Tatum who offered Trish the role of the lead for his upcoming movie in exchange for sex. Walker graciously accepted his offer without her daughter's consent, which resulted in Trish being raped by Tatum.^[3]

Adopting Jessica Jones[]

Manipulative Dorothy — Walker and her daughter visit Jessica Jones

Walker' meddling and Trish's difficulties with fame eventually led to erratic behavior. To put Trish's career in safety, Walker decided to adopt Jessica Jones who had lost her entire family in a car crash and barely survived it herself. Walker and Trish came to the Metro-General Hospital, taking Jones away to their apartment.^[4] At the funeral, Jones showed no signs of sadness towards her family. Dorothy pressures her to cry and had to dab her eyes with a tissue.^[3] Jones then learned about Walker's abuse towards her daughter, as she once hit her in the arm with People's Choice Award and tried to force her to vomit, feeling her daughter had gained weight.

Dorothy's just desserts — Walker witnesses Jessica Jones' powers

Eventually, Jones lost her temper and although Trish told her to stay away from it, she defended her by attacking Walker. She grabbed Walker and, with an incredible feat of strength, threw her across the room to protect Trish. Jones told Walker to not hurt Trish anymore before she ran downstairs, away from Jones. Walker had to step away from Trish, feeling terrified of what Jones could do to her with her unusual powers and years later, she and her daughter walked separate ways.^[4]

Estranged from Daughter[]

Warning from Jessica Jones[]

DorathyWalker-FirstScene — Walker is surprisingly visited by Jessica Jones

"And it will hurt. Need a better tagline."

―Dorothy Walker to Jessica Jones^[src]

Years later, while Walker was interviewing prospective clients at the Stars & Tykes Talent Agency, Jessica Jones stopped by her office to warn her to respect Trish Walker's wishes and if she ever broke the agreement, not even a prison would be enough to get to her. While Jones then left her office, Walker admitted that taking her in was a mistake, to which she replied "Thanks, Mom."^[5]

Secretly Supporting Trish[]

At Trish Walker's premiere for her new song, I Want Your Cray Cray, Dorothy sneaked in only to be found by Jessica Jones. Jones claimed that she should not be there and did not even know what Trish was doing: getting high. Dorothy did not believe Jones and asked for a drink from the bartender, using her status as Trish's mother to get it quickly.

A month later, Dorothy was walking out of a building when she was approached by Laura Patterson, who was Jones' old math teacher. Patterson asked if Dorothy knew where Jones was, but Dorothy said she does not live with her. However, Dorothy did mention that Jones had ties with a man named Stirling Adams.^[6]

Another Shot[]

Trying to Reach Trish[]

Overhearing that Trish was sent to the hospital, Dorothy visited her one morning to give her flowers. It did not go to a good start, as Trish continued to remind her that she did not want anything to do with her. She claimed that she was an avid listener of Trish Talk and admitted to being a terrible mother. The conversation went nowhere, and she left to shout at a few nurses to lift her spirits.

Later that day, she stopped by Trish Walker's Apartment with a file from IGH, after overhearing her say the name. Trish thought she wanted something from her, but Dorothy claimed she wanted a relationship as mother and daughter. She revealed that the file was, in fact, Jessica Jones' medical bill, which might explain her powers. At first, her act of kindness felt sincere, until she suggested that Trish help endorse a client's bottled water product. Trish saw through the manipulation and asked her to get out.^[7] Dorothy sent the file nonetheless for Trish to read.^[8]

Rebuilding Relationships[]

Lunch with Trish[]

Dorothy met Trish Walker for lunch. She was talking to Griffin Sinclair, who got up and left. Trish then asked her about Max Tatum, much to Dorothy's surprise. She called Trish out on her lies saying she wanted information on IGH for Jessica Jones. Dorothy warned her not to do it, but Trish angrily told Dorothy off. Dororthy then gave Trish the information but warned her once again. Dorothy later got a call from Jones who rudely asked where Trish was. Dorothy hung up. Knowing Jones was coming, Dorothy armed herself with a golf club. when Jones broke in, Dorothy swung and missed. Jones wanted to know what she told Trish. Dorothy explained that she went to see Max Tatum. Jones angrily scolded Dorothy for letting Trish near him, but Dorothy claimed she did not. Jones left while Dorothy complained about her now broken door.^[3]

A Botched Proposal[]

Dorothy got a call from Griffin Sinclair, telling her that he was going to propose to Trish Walker. Dorothy went to bring Trish to the location but found her puking into the toilet after 26 hours of sleep. She figured she was back on drugs. Dorothy has Trish get cleaned up, telling her that she had an appointment with ZCN to possibly get a job. Trish grew excited and got ready. As they entered the location, Sinclair finally proposed, with Trish saying, "thank you." Sinclair took it as a yes.

Dorothy later got a call, telling her that Trish broke up with Sinclair. Dorothy angrily marched into Trish's apartment and scolded her. Trish claimed that when she found out it was not ZCN, she felt more disappointed than the fact that she was getting proposed to. Dorothy claimed she was making a big mistake. The two argued until Trish lost it and slapped Dorothy across the face. Dorothy regained her composure and simply walked out.^[9]

Praying for Patsy[]

"The police told me all about your mother. You got my baby mixed up in all this? You did this to her."
"It wasn't me who had to get in front of those cameras and tell the whole world where Trish was."
"I didn't know the danger that you had put her in."

―Dorothy Walker and Jessica Jones^[src]

Hearing that Trish Walker was in the hospital, Dorothy rushed over to see her. There, she was told by Jessica Jones that Walker went through a procedure to give herself powers. Jones expected to be blamed for this, but Dorothy did not blame Jones. Later, Dorothy returned and was approached by Thembi Wallace, who wanted a statement. Dorothy told the world to pray for her Patsy. Trish was then moved to a secure facility because she was attacked by Alisa Jones, Jessica's mother (who was alive). Dorothy changed her mind and blamed Jessica for this. Jessica claimed that Dorothy as using this opportunity to make a quick buck. When Jessica left, Trish finally woke up and told her mother that she thinks she is dying. Suddenly, she started going into cardiac arrest.^[10]

Later, Trish finally woke up and Dorothy was by her side. Dorothy immediately started talking about next steps. She did not want Trish to work and decided to have Trish live with her. Suddenly, Eddy Costa arrived and wanted to talk with Trish. Dorothy told Costa not to get her involved before she left to get Trish's old room ready.

Days later, Trish was all better and Dorothy texted her asking if she wanted to get lunch.^[11]

Second Chances[]

Trish Walker's New Show[]

"If you flame out again, there won't be another gig. Nobody will want you."

―Dorothy Walker to Trish Walker^[src]

Dorothy met Trish Walker at a coffee house, annoyed at the location since her butt could not fit on the stool. The two then talked about their relationship and even got closer. Later, she met Trish at her new apartment, which she called a dump. Dorothy looked around, annoyed at the paint, cinder blocks, and especially the dirtiness in the toilet. Trish got mad, telling her to either clean the toilet or clean the oven. Dorothy soon got Trish her job back. However, this was a new show called Style by Trish. She met with Trish after her show to talk, but rudely kicked out her co-star, Grace Bennett.^[12]

Finding Trish[]

"Is it a man? Talk to me, sweetie. I'm your mommy."
"I'm all alone. I'm all alone in this."
"Oh, sweetheart. I know how you feel. It's the girl's burden."

―Dorothy Walker and Trish Walker^[src]

Dorothy went to Trish Walker's apartment only to find her gone. Trish also did not show up for work, worrying Dorothy. She decided to go to the one person who could help, Jessica Jones. Arriving at Jones', Dorothy knocked on the door many times, only to be ignored. When Jones finally answered, Dorothy was met with hostility. Dorothy continued to beg until Jones told Dorothy to meet her the next morning at Trish's apartment.

Dorothy met Jones there, but her adoptive daughter was late. Inside, Dorothy asked questions to an annoyed and impatient Jones, who investigated. Jones looked at the computer, but Dorothy claimed it as locked. Knowing the password, Jones got in easily, causing Dorothy to go on a rant about how close Trish and Jones were, calling Jones the protector and Trish the conscience. This prompted Jones to kick her out of the apartment.^[13]

Dorothy soon got a call from Trish, saying she was okay. Dorothy then met with her daughter at Style by Trish, mad at her for disappearing. Dorothy further complained, saying that she had to lie that Trish was sick. Trish assured her mother that she was okay.^[12]

Learning the Truth[]

Dorothy called Trish Walker, who was late for work once again. Trish asked her to cover. Dorothy did and went straight to Jessica Jones' apartment, thinking Trish would be there. He guessed was correct and asked what they have been doing, thinking Jones and Trish were lesbian lovers. She then claimed there were better lesbians. Jones simply said that Trish had powers, which Dorothy did not believe. Despite Trish denying it, Jones pushed her out the window. Dorothy screamed, only to see that Trish landed on her feet. Jones then left so they could talk it out.

Dorothy sat on the couch, sobbing as Trish returned. The two argued and Trish said she could help little girls now. The conversation soon turned into their inner feelings as Trish said she did not like being dressed as a pimp at a young age and then getting backhanded by her mother. However, she could now help girls who are victims to that. This comment broke Dorothy, who said that she thought she finally had Trish back. However, she understood that she had done too much damage. Dorothy then left in tears.^[14]

Jessica's Interview[]

"They're gonna be playing that clip all day long on every platform. If you wanted to get the word out, you nailed it. I am so proud of you both. You know, it scares the crap out of me, but I can't deny you are making this city safer."

―Dorothy Walker to Jessica Jones and Trish Walker^[src]

Dorothy soon texted Trish Walker, acting like nothing happened. She then asked which dress Trish wanted to wear.^[15] Dorothy then went to Style by Trish and oversaw the episode before Jessica Jones barged in. Dorothy told her to leave, but Jones would not. When the episode was over Dorothy overheard Trish and Jones talking about a threat video that Gregory Sallinger sent them. Suddenly, the video disappeared, and Dorothy told them it was from InstaYap, an app where you could only watch videos twice before it gets deleted.

Later, Jones asked for help in spreading the word on Sallinger, so Dorothy begged Thembi Wallace to do an interview on Jones. Dorothy oversaw while Jones spoke badly about Sallinger before walking out. Dorothy spoke to the camera saying to call Alias Investigations for services. She then met with Jones and Walker, applauding Jones for getting the word out effectively. She then talked about how proud she was of her two daughters before talking to Trish about her branding as a hero. She suggested a cat-based suit.^[16]

Murdered by Sallinger[]

DWalkerFoundDead-S3E8 — Walker's corpse being found by Trish Walker

"She found her mother dead, Malcolm. Drenched in blood, stabbed over and over, and tortured."

―Jessica Jones to Malcolm Ducasse^[src]

Dorothy was at home while Jessica Jones and Trish Walker were out, trying to find Gregory Sallinger. Suddenly, Sallinger arrived at Dorothy's apartment and attacked her. He then strapped Dorothy to a chair while filming her. Soon, Dorothy was murdered by Sallinger and left, taped to her chair with tape over her mouth.^[16]

Legacy[]

Hellcat's Revenge[]

"Don't give up. She would want you to do everything you can with what you've been given. My mom was intense... and aggravating. And she could be mean as hell. But if Dorothy believed that you had talent, she would move heaven and earth to make damn sure you used it. Mom didn't want to hear about failure. She only wanted to hear three words. "I've got this.""

―Trish Walker^[src]

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Personality[]

"She was ambitious. Broken. Sometimes cruel. But she owned it all. Every day."

―Jessica Jones^[src]

Walker was a stereotypical stage mother, who was fame-hungry to a ridiculous degree. She had been living off the success of her daughter Trish Walker for years and had been abhorrently abusive towards her for the sake of achieving greater success. Since Jessica Jones took her down a peg, Dorothy had backed off, leaving Trish to live her own life, at least to a certain extent.

In many ways, Walker's mindset was not unsurprising, since Dorothy and Trish were poor, and when Trish got the part as Patsy, Dorothy began to see her as a source of income as much as a daughter. This led to much of her cruelty because if "Patsy" wasn't making money, Dorothy was going back to the unpleasant life of poverty she had before. Her cruelty towards Trish was a way of staying in control, to ensure Trish did what she had to so as to stay a money maker. As those steps often clash with personal happiness or benefit (i.e. schooling) they were often back-seated.

Abilities[]

"Our appointment was 30 minutes ago!"
"Welcome to showbiz."

―Mrs. Kovak and Dorothy Walker^[src]

Master Businessman: Walker was an exceptional businesswoman, running her own talents agency called Stars & Tykes Talent Agency where she advised and helped many aspiring actors like Kourtney. She also guided her daughter, rebranding her as Patsy Walker and convincing Devlin Hoskins to changes That's Our Girl to It's Patsy. She also adopted Jessica Jones purely so that Patsy could have good publicity. Dorothy's actions eventually caused her to be estranged from Trish until her adult years where they made progress and reconvened.

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