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Revision as of 04:16, 1 April 2020
- "You're the one who's always pushing me, to chase down every possibility, every alternative!"
"I'm talking about science, not magic!"
"Well, magic's just science that we don't understand yet." - ―Jane Foster and Erik Selvig[src]
Doctor Jane Foster is one of the world's leading astrophysicists, the world's foremost astronomer, the creator of the Foster Theory, as well as one of the premiere experts on Asgard. She found Thor after he was banished from Asgard and fell to Earth while she and her team were 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. During Loki's assault on Earth, S.H.I.E.L.D. kept her out of harms way by transferring her to a remote observatory where Loki could not find her.
She found out of Thor's return through the footage of the Battle of New York; this left Foster disappointed and angry that Thor didn't attempt contacting her. During the Convergence, she became host to the Aether and helped Thor defeat Malekith during the Battle of Greenwich. Once free of the Aether, Foster returned to work and Thor had decided to remain on Earth with her. Due to her work studying of the Convergence, Foster was being considered for the Noble Prize in astrophysics. Following the Ultron Offensive, Foster ended her relationship with Thor.
Five years after the Snap, the Avengers discovered a way to reverse the effects of the event by traveling back to certain moments in time to obtain the Infinity Stones. Thor and Rocket Raccoon returned to an alternate reality version of Asgard in 2013 during the Second Dark Elf Conflict to obtain the Reality Stone. While that version of Foster was resting, Rocket extracted the Aether from her body.
Biography
Early Life
Science Career
Jane Foster was a student at Culver University, where her father and Erik Selvig worked together. She later graduated and became an astronomer, dedicating her life to her research, where she built most of her equipment herself. Foster also briefly dated M.D. Donald Blake, but eventually broke up with him. When looking back at him, Foster would note that while Blake was a great doctor, he sucked at being a boyfriend.
Sometime after her graduation from Culver University, Foster began studying a mysterious weather event that she believed was linked to an Einstein-Rosen Bridge. Accompanied by Selvig and their intern Darcy Lewis, Foster traveled to the source of the anomalies, which was out in the desert surrounding Puente Antiguo, New Mexico.[2]
Life-Changing Encounter
Meeting Thor
Foster watches for the weather event
At the end of their 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, Erik Selvig and Darcy Lewis drove out to the desert in their van one night to witness the event.
Foster witnesses a massive weather event
When nothing happened, Selvig attempted to convince Foster to give up her search, believing it to be just chasing storms, not connected to astronomy. However, Foster was determined that there was a connection in her research, pleading Selvig to just be patient with it. Suddenly, Lewis alerted the two to something unknown forming in the sky, much to their confusion and amazement.
Foster checks on Thor after hitting him
With her research proven to have been correct, Foster told Lewis to drive towards the occurrence so she could study and record it. As they got closer, a powerful vortex formed in front of them, so Lewis steered away from it, only for Foster to force them towards it. However, when they entered the vortex, they struggled to see anything, causing them to collide with a man who had stumbled out of the dust into their path.
Foster examines markings in the desert
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, however Selvig suggested they take the man to the hospital instead. The man announced himself as Thor and started to intimidate them, but was stopped when Lewis tasered him. They then decided to put Thor in their van and take him to a hospital.
Foster checks Thor into the hospital
They delivered Thor to the hospital and signed him in, giving them his name, and then returned to their research base. The next morning, they discussed the events of the previous night, which Foster was now certain was an Einstein-Rosen Bridge. Foster and Selvig reviewed constellations they had discovered which were not from their planet, when Lewis noticed the figure of a man in one of the photographic images captured from the atmospheric event.
Foster accidentally hits Thor with her van
Foster then believed that figure to have been Thor, so she decided to drive back to the hospital to question him. The three 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.[2]
Questioning Thor
Foster questions Thor about his arrival
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 Isabel'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.
Foster learns about Mjølnir
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.
Foster and Thor part ways
Thor then offered to tell Foster everything she wanted to know about him if she helped him retrieve Mjølnir. Concerned, Erik Selvig spoke to Foster, who was willing to help Thor to assist her own research, and convinced her not to, as he believed Thor was dangerous. 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.[2]
Encountering S.H.I.E.L.D.
Foster finds S.H.I.E.L.D. taking her research
- "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, but Erik Selvig tried to calm her down, due to knowing how serious the actual situation was.
Foster is left with nothing
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.
Foster discuss what they should do next
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. Selvig then suggested contacting a colleague of his who could possibly help with their situation.[2]
Search for Mjølnir
Foster notices Thor wandering in New Mexico
Foster then drove Erik Selvig to the library to e-mail his colleague, and as she waited in the van, she noticed Thor heading into a pet store.
Foster and Thor bond as they drive to the site
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.
Foster doubts Thor's chances of success
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 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 Selvig, telling him she went with Thor and to come find her if she didn't return. 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,[2] but, she was spotted by Clint Barton.[3]
Foster convicts Erik Selvig to help Thor
When Foster returned, she tried to convince Selvig to help free Thor, now believing his story, but Selvig didn't want to, still trying to protect her from him. When Darcy Lewis showed Foster a book on Norse mythology, featuring Mjølnir, she used what Selvig told her about uncovering every possibility to persuade him, but Selvig didn't mean Magic, but science. However, Foster reasoned that magic was just science they didn't understand, and she was able to enlist Selvig's help.
Bonding with Thor
Foster is greeted by Thor in her camper
While Erik Selvig went to retrieve Thor, Foster returned to her camper, where she read more of the book Selvig had found. Later that night, Thor arrived at the camper with a drunk Selvig over his shoulder, so Foster had him put Selvig on her bed. Feeling embarrassed by her living situation in front of Thor, as she never has guests, she asked if they could go outside.
Foster learns more about Thor
The two then sat on the roof of her base, where Foster would always go to think or get away from all the annoyances. Foster 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.
Foster developing strong feelings for Thor
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.
Foster informs Erik Selvig of the Nine Realms
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 for Selvig and Darcy Lewis, who she told what she had learned from Thor the previous night, hoping to publish it to the scientific community. But, Selvig informed her that it was only ever going to be a theory without any evidence.
Foster sees Sif and the Warriors Three arrive
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.[2]
The Destroyer Attacks
Foster decides to stay and help Thor evacuate
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 cries over Thor's dead body
Foster watched as Thor attempted to apologisze to his brother, but it did not work, and the Destroyer strikes 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 Foster wept over Thor's body, Mjølnir began to launch from the desert and fly towards them, so Erik Selvig grabbed her and got her to safety.
Foster witnesses Thor regain his powers
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.[2]
Left Behind
Foster and Thor speak with Phil Coulson
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.
Foster passionately kisses Thor goodbye
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.
Foster realizes that Thor is not returning
Thor and the other Asgardians then departed from Earth and Foster stayed at the site with Erik Selvig and Darcy Lewis 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.[2]
Away from Thor
Working with S.H.I.E.L.D.
Foster decides to search for Thor
- "Of course you can have your equipment back. You're gonna need it to continue your research."
- ―Phil Coulson to Jane Foster[src]
After Thor's departure, Foster entered a partnership with S.H.I.E.L.D., providing them the information Thor shared with her regarding the Nine Realms, making her something of an expert adviser regarding Asgardian cosmology. With S.H.I.E.L.D.'s resources, Foster worked extensively in her attempts to create an artificial wormhole with hopes of reuniting with Thor in Asgard. She nearly succeeded after months of work, but yet again, Foster eventually failed. Darcy Lewis tried to convince her to wait, citing that Thor had promised her he would return for her, but Foster was worried he would not.[4]
Chitauri Invasion
Foster is moved to a research base in Tromsø
In 2012, Thor's brother Loki made an alliance with the Chitauri and declared war on humanity. When Erik Selvig was mind controlled by Loki, Foster and Darcy Lewis were immediately moved to an observatory in Tromsø by S.H.I.E.L.D. for their own protection. During this time, Thor was transported back to Earth to stop his brother; Foster had no immediate knowledge of his return.[5]
Resignation
While in Tromsø, Foster was left in the dark regarding her sudden and immediate transfer, and became frustrated when she was not given an explanation. During an attempt to confront one of the scientists, Darcy Lewis showed her live footage of Thor in Manhattan fighting the Chitauri in the Battle of New York.
Foster and Lewis flew to New York City and reunited with Erik Selvig, who was visibly shaken after being brainwashed by Loki. Foster asked Selvig about Thor's whereabouts and was downtrodden to learn that he had already returned to Asgard. Despite comfort from Lewis, Foster was upset that while she had spent a year trying to create a wormhole in order to reunite with him, Thor had found a way to return to Earth and yet chose not to reunite with her or even leave her a message, prompting her to resign from S.H.I.E.L.D. and move on with her life.[4]
Moving to London
- "I came here because you said you were onto something, and then you vanish."
- ―Jane Foster to Erik Selvig's voicemail[src]
A year later, Foster received a call from Erik Selvig, who, after spending several months enduring psychiatric care, had traveled to London without her knowledge. Selvig explained to Foster that he had discovered a series of bizarre anomalies in London, and needed her to come to London and meet with him. Foster traveled to London, accompanied by Darcy Lewis, but Selvig was nowhere to be found.
Foster moved into her mother's house, which she and Lewis operated out of to conduct their research, which Foster had personally given up on. Despite deciding to move on from Thor, Foster found herself struggling to move on from him, spending most of her days in her mother's house, moping around in her pyjamas, hardly showering.[6]
The Convergence
Interrupted Date
Foster on her date with Richard Madison
- "I'm sure it's nothing."
"It doesn't look like nothing. It kind of looks like the readings that Erik was rambling about." - ―Jane Foster and Darcy Lewis[src]
Some time later, Foster would be asked out on a date by Richard Madison, which she accepted to try and help get over Thor. However, when they went to a restaurant, Foster spent most of the date hiding behind her menu, still finding it hard to move on.
Foster talks about her previous relationship
Madison then initiated a conversation, asking Foster what her story was, suspecting it had something to do with another man. Foster alluded to Thor, informing Madison that he was away. Madison then informed Foster of a previous relationship, where his girlfriend cheated on him while in New York.
Foster's date is interrupted by Darcy Lewis
Suddenly, Darcy Lewis showed up and interrupted their date, informing Foster that the Phase Meter started acting up. When Foster looked at it, including banging it on the table, she brushed it off as nothing, but Lewis believed it to be the readings Erik Selvig mentioned to them. However, Foster told Lewis to go away, so she did, allowing Foster to return to her date. As the date continued, Foster couldn't help but be distracted by what she had seen, so Madison to let Foster leave the date to go with her friend.[6]
Possessed by the Aether
Foster arrives at the anomaly's location
- "I haven't seen readings like this since... Since..."
"New Mexico?" - ―Jane Foster and Darcy Lewis[src]
Foster then joined Darcy Lewis in her car, as she knew she would come, much to Foster's annoyance. As they drove to the location, Foster was shocked when she discovered Ian Boothby in the backseat, who was Lewis' intern. Foster then tried to contact Erik Selvig to tell him about their discovery, but was once again was unsuccessful in reaching him. When they arrived, Foster explored the area until Lewis called her and they went towards the warehouse.
Foster discovers an anomaly in the warehouse
When they entered the warehouse, they discovered three kids inside, who asked if they were the police. Foster revealed to them that she was a scientist and asked if she could see what they had found, so they brought them to a truck that was levitating in the air, which one of the kids was able to flip over with ease, to Foster's awe.
Foster analyzing the anomaly
The kids then showed them up a stairwell, where one of the kids dropped a bottle down that suddenly vanished on the way down. When Foster asked where it went, the bottle reappeared from higher up. Excited by this anomaly, Foster threw a can, but it did not return, which one of the kids revealed sometimes things don't return. Foster started to analyze the anomaly, noting how the readings were similar to when Thor arrived in New Mexico.
Foster being transported through a portal
Leaving the others to play with the portal, Foster went to investigate the anomaly, detecting more readings as she explored the warehouse. When Foster came across a dark hallway, the Phase Meter started to emit stronger and wilder readings as a powerful gust of wind emerged. Suddenly, Foster was mysteriously pulled forward and swallowed through a portal.
Foster was transported to an alien world, much to her shock, where she attempted to call out for help, but there was no response. Foster then explored her surroundings, where she discovered the Chamber, possessing an unknown red substance inside it. When Foster looked inside, the substance latched itself onto her, slithered out and was absorbed into her.
The Aether being fused into Foster's body
After entering through her hand and now completely surging through her body, Foster became terrified, not knowing what was happening to her. In shock, Foster then passed out, allowing the substance to take control over her and started to grow stronger. Fiver hours later, Foster was transported back to the warehouse, where she awoke, unsure of what just happened to her.[6]
Reunited with Thor
Foster notices the rain's odd behaviour
Foster then exited the warehouse, where she discovered the police had arrived and were talking to Darcy Lewis, who had called them. Foster was mad at her for ruining their unimpeded access to the anomaly, which she now feared that S.H.I.E.L.D. would arrive and take over, but Lewis revealed that she had been gone for five hours.
Foster and Thor are finally reunited again
When it started to rain, Foster noticed none of it was occurring around them, to their confusion. However, the cause for strange rain occurrence was revealed when Foster spotted Thor, who had returned to Earth, standing before them. Foster then walked over to Thor, with the rain still not going on her, and slapped him to check if he was real, due to experiencing several strange occurrences that day.
Foster learns why Thor never returned for her
Now certain that it is him, Foster slapped Thor again for leaving her and never coming back even though he promised her he would. When Foster asked where Thor was, he asked the same question back, informing her that Heimdall could not see her. However, Foster ignored it, telling Thor about how she was distraught after he left. Thor then explained to her that he was unable to return for her, as the Bifrost Bridge was destroyed and he needed to protect the Nine Realms from the chaos that ensued.
Foster and Thor almost about to kiss
Foster then brought up that she saw Thor on TV when he was in New York with the Avengers, but he once again explained that it was to protect Earth form the dangers of his world. Thor then expressed that he was wrong for allowing his duty to not return to Foster, and that he believed it was fate that had brought them together once again. Finally reunited with each other, Thor attempted to express his love for Foster, as they moved in to kiss.
The Aether protects Foster from the police
They were interrupted when Lewis walked over to them to inform Foster that they were about to be arrested. Foster then left her moment with Thor to deal with the police, who questioned whether she knew Ian Boothby, who they were frisking. An officer then told Foster that she was trespassing on private property, and when he went to grab her, the substance fused in her reacted, releasing a powerful blast of energy, knocking the officer away.
This blast caused Foster to fall to the ground, and Thor rushed to check on her, protecting her from the police, who wanted to take her in. Knowing that there was something wrong with her that was beyond human containment, Thor decided to call upon the Bifrost to take her to Asgard. Foster held onto Thor as they travelled from Earth in the Bifrost, being amazed by what she was experiencing, and long dreamed of doing.[6]
Learning of the Aether
Foster arrives in Asgard for the first time
When they exited the Bifrost Bridge, Foster expressed her enjoyment travelling in it. Arriving in Heimdall's Observatory, Foster noticed the Gatekeeper, who welcomed her to Asgard.
Foster being examined in the Soul Forge
Worried about her condition, Thor brought Foster to a group of Asgardian physicians to be examined. While Foster was in the Soul Forge, she couldn't resist the urge to ask questions about it. After an inspection, she realized that the Soul Forge was just like a quantum field generator, spurring the physicians with her level of knowledge.
Foster witnesses Odin's arrival
Suddenly, Odin entered the room, where he expressed that Foster does not belong on Asgard, being a mortal, despite Thor telling him she was sick. Insulted by Odin's words against her, Foster spoke up, only to be informed that he was King of Asgard, Thor's father, and that he knew who Foster was.
Foster's body is drained more by the Aether
Thor tried to convince Odin that Foster was ill, only for the King to remind him that her world had doctors, which could treat her. Odin then ordered guards to escort Foster out of Asgard, but when they touched her, the Aether reacted again to protect her, knocking away the guards. Odin then understood the severity of Foster's illness and examined her, determining that the Aether was protecting itself, not Foster.
Odin then showed Foster and Thor the Book of Yggdrasil and explained the history of the Aether, an Infinity Stone that takes the form of a liquid, unlike the other stones. Odin also explained how it has the power to change matter and that it seeks out host bodies, where it draws its strength. Foster then asked Odin if he knew how to get the Aether out of her, but he didn't know.[6]
Sacking of Asgard
Not able to remove the Aether from her body, Thor decided to keep Foster in Asgard for her own safety. After being given a change of clothes and resting in her chambers, Foster and Thor took a walk through the Asgardian Palace, where she asked how he knew to find her when she was in trouble.
Thor teaches Foster about the Convergence
Thor explained to Foster how Heimdall could not see her on Earth when she discovered the Aether. Thor then told Foster about the Convergence, an event where the Nine Realms align perfectly, which was how Foster was transported from Earth. Foster found herself immediately falling back in love with Thor, and the two shared a kiss.
Foster learning of the Sacking of Asgard
Scared on what would happen to her, Thor promised Foster he would find a way to save her. The two were then joined by Frigga, who Thor informed Foster was his mother, which made her nervous as she greeted the Queen. Soon after, they noticed a commotion from the Asgardian Dungeons, so Frigga told Thor to investigate it, promising to look after Foster.
Foster then stayed with Frigga as she went to find Odin, expressing her concern for his safety. As the two had an intimate conversation, Foster noticed Sif walk by, and the two stared at each other, although for different reasons. Frigga then armed herself and asked Foster to do everything she asked with no questions, which she complied with. Frigga then brought Foster to her chambers and created an illusion of her.
Foster's illusion being protected from Malekith
Foster then hid as Malekith entered the chambers, where he was confronted by Frigga. Malekith then revealed he came for the Aether inside Foster, so Frigga attacked the Dark Elf to protect Foster. After a brief duel, Frigga overwhelmed Malekith, but was stopped when Kurse entered, who restrained her. Malekith then approached Foster, only to discover the illusion Frigga had cast, causing him to order Kurse to kill the Queen. When Thor arrived, Malekith retreated, and Foster came out of hiding, finding Frigga dead.
That night, a funeral was held for those who were killed in the skirmish, including the Queen of Asgard, who died protecting Foster from the Dark Elves. Foster attended the ceremony to pay her respects to Frigga. During the funeral, Foster stood with Thor to support him as they watched Frigga's spirit ascend to Valhalla.[6]
Liberation
Devastated by his wife's death, Odin ordered Foster incarcerated, intending to use her as bate to lure out Malekith and kill him in revenge. However, Thor formulated a plot to liberate both Loki and Foster with the Warriors Three so as to draw the Dark Elves away from Asgard and hopefully triumph over them, without sacrificing more Asgardian lives. Acting under Thor's orders, Sif rescued Foster, who was being guarded by Einherjar soldiers.
Regrouping with Thor and Loki, Foster then approached him and proceeded to slap him on the face for his involvement in the Battle of New York as he attempted to introduce himself to her. While Sif and Volstagg challenged the Einherjar, the three fugitives attempted to escape on an abandoned Dark Elf Harrow, only for them to be pursued by Asgardian Skiffs commanded by the Einherjar. With Fandral's help, the three piloted a Skiff and managed to escape through a hidden portal to Svartalfheim.
Foster, Loki, and Thor arrive on Svartalfheim
Having been transported to Svartalfheim, the three explored the littered wastelands of destroyed Arks from the First Dark Elf Conflict. While Thor and Loki fought before forming a truce, Jane, having been awoken by the Aether, alerted the two Asgardians that they were in Malekith's proximity. The three then noticed Malekith, Kurse, and his Dark Elves witnessing their arrival from a cliff.[6]
Second Battle of Svartalfheim
Foster is "betrayed" by Loki
Thor and Loki, having formulated a plan to finally destroy the Aether and end Malekith's reign, confronted the Dark Elves. As Thor cut Loki's handcuffs thus freeing him, Loki "betrayed" his brother by stabbing him with one of his daggers. Throwing him and Jane down the cliff so that they could face the Dark Elves, Loki bargained using the Aether, under the condition that he could watch Asgard fall.
The Aether is extracted from Foster's body
Considering his bargain, Malekith then drew the Aether from Foster's body, due to his strong connection with the weapon. As the Aether was drained out of Jane's body and came close to absorbing Malekith, Loki then cut the illusion, allowing Thor to summon Mjølnir, which he used in his attempt to destroy the Aether. However, the weapon was barely affected by the blast of lightning, due to it being an Infinity Stone.
Foster continued to watch as the Aether possessed Malekith. As the Dark Elf leader and a handful of soldiers departed Svartalfheim to Earth aboard the Ark, Kurse and several other Dark Elves stayed behind to combat Thor and Loki. Eventually, Loki, despite having been fatally wounded by Kurse, managed to kill Algrim. Grieving over his brother's death, Thor then sought refuge in a cave where Foster informed him that Malekith was travelling to Earth to unleash the Aether upon all the Nine Realms once and for all.[6]
Battle of Greenwich
Foster explains her plan
The two eventually discovered another portal and used it to return to Earth. Reuniting with Selvig, Lewis, and Boothby at Darcy's apartment, Foster explained Malekith's plan, and, following Selvig's research, they confronted him in Greenwich, where a number of large portals, each one leading to one of the other eight realms, had opened. Using teleportation devices created by Selvig, Foster and her colleagues dealt with Malekith's minions while the Dark Elf leader battled Thor.
Foster during the Battle of Greenwich
However, one of the portals separated the two combatants, and Malekith nearly succeeded in unleashing the Aether upon the other realms. Fortunately, Thor arrived just in time to hurl Selvig's devices at Malekith, allowing Foster to teleport him to Svartalfheim. Malekith's ship, which was damaged in the battle, collapsed and nearly crushed her and Thor, but Selvig used the last of his equipment to transport it to Svartalfheim, where it instead crushed and killed Malekith. The portals above then closed, the Convergence finally over.
Relationship with Thor
Thor's Return
Foster kisses Thor upon his return
- "He's gonna come back. Except you know, last time he was gone for like two years."
"Well, it's only been two days." - ―Darcy Lewis and Jane Foster[src]
Thor returned to Asgard briefly to inform his father of his actions.[6] He then returned to Foster on Earth, where he planned to live out his life with her. When Foster was eating breakfast with Erik Selvig, Darcy Lewis and Ian Boothby, they witnessed Thor arrive outside. Foster was happy to see Thor and rushed outside and the two passionately embraced each other upon his return.[7]
Renowned Astrophysicist
Foster and Thor at the University of London
- "I'm not even sure what country Jane's in. Her work on the Convergence has made her the world's foremost astronomer."
- ―Thor[src]
Due to Thor's celebrity-like status as an Avenger, Foster's relationship with him then became publicly known.[8] Foster kept studying the effects of the Convergence in London,[9] making important discoveries in the field of astrophysics, and becoming a serious candidate for winning a Nobel Prize for her work.[10] When Foster was showing her work to Thor at the University of London, they were interrupted by J.A.R.V.I.S. to inform them that Thor was needed to help fight HYDRA.[11] Foster later lectured about her experiences on interspace and dimensional travel at WHiH World News.[12]
Breaking Up With Thor
Some time after the Ultron Offensive, Foster broke up with Thor. Shortly after, Thor left Earth in order to locate the remaining Infinity Stones, although he briefly returned to New York City two years later, where he explained to a fan (as well as Loki) that the breakup was a mutual decision.[13]
Death and Resurrection
In 2018, Foster was among those many individuals who perished when Thanos, who had completed the Infinity Gauntlet with all the Infinity Stones, caused the Snap to wipe out half the life in the universe.[14] However, Foster was eventually resurrected along her fellow victims when Hulk snapped his fingers in 2023.[15]
Time Heist
Theft of the Reality Stone
Foster resting in Asgard
In an alternate 2013, Foster enquired a maiden if they had any extra pants before retreating into one of the chambers and taking a rest. When she awoke, Rocket Raccoon infiltrated Foster's chambers and used a device to extract the Aether from her body, prompting him to be chased by the Einherjar. After the Battle of Earth, Steve Rogers returned the Reality Stone to Asgard, albeit in its solidified form.[15]
Personality
Jane Foster is an extremely intelligent scientist, having built most of her equipment herself. She is also spirited and impulsive; she argued with the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents who confiscated her equipment, and slapped Loki immediately upon seeing him.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
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Abilities
- "You're clever. Far more clever than anyone else in this realm."
- ―Thor[src]
- Master Scientist: Foster has become one of the most important astrophysicists in the world, having studied the existence of Einstein-Rosen Bridges, also known as wormholes, since before discovering their true nature through her experiences with Thor. Once he departed from New Mexico, Foster developed a revolutionary theory on wormholes known as the Foster Theory. She began to give lectures around the world, and she was even considered a serious candidate for the Nobel Prize.
Equipment
- Reality Stone: A strange red liquid, which was actually one of the Infinity Stones, which was introduced into Foster's body when she found him on a rock. It was finally extracted from her body and later destroyed by Thanos.
- Phase Meter: Foster used this device to measure the cosmic energy within the Nine Realms.
- Gravimetric Spike: A devices designed by Erik Selvig to stabilize the focal point of the Convergence and pass by its effects.
Vehicles
- Dark Elf Harrow: To be added
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- Asgardian Skiff: An Asgardian ship, used by Thor, Loki and Foster to travel to Svartalfheim.
Facilities
- Culver University: To be added
- Jane Foster's Research Base: To be added
- Jane Foster's Apartment: To be added
Relationships
Family
Allies
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Enemies
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Appearances
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Trivia
- In the comics, Jane Foster eventually took up the mantle of Thor after he lost his ability to wield Mjølnir and was stripped of his powers.
- 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.
Behind the Scenes
- Chris Hemsworth hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live on 7 March 2015 in which he portrayed Thor in an Avengers-themed skit. During the skit, Thor refers to Jane Foster as his "ex", leading some to speculate that they had broken up between the events of Thor: The Dark World and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Chris Hemsworth later clarified that Thor and Jane were still together during that time in an interview.[16]
- Dorenda Moore and Elsa Pataky were stunt doubles for Natalie Portman in the role of Jane Foster.
- Faye Sewell was a stand-in for Natalie Portman in the role of Jane Foster.
- According to Natalie Portman, the reason for which Jane Foster wasn't written into the story of Thor: Ragnarok was because of its setting: Obviously, I wasn't written into Thor: Ragnarok because of where it took place. It wasn't really on Earth, and my character is on Earth.[17]
- Natalie Portman did not shoot any new footage for Avengers: Endgame, only recording a new line that Jane Foster speaks when heard speaking from a distance, and all of the footage of her is recycled from Thor: The Dark World.[18] The film's first draft had Jane talking with future Thor upon meeting him during the Time Heist, but Frigga ultimately filled that role.[19] A scene featuring a conversation between Jane and Rocket Raccoon in which the latter tries to explain her what he is going to do before taking the Reality Stone from her was cut.[20]
- A.C. Bradley originally pitched an episode of What If...? featuring Jane Foster's transformation into Mighty Thor, but her idea was nixed because Taika Waititi was keeping it for Thor: Love and Thunder.[21]
References
- ↑ In the final post-credits scene for Thor: The Dark World, Chris Hemsworth's wife, Elsa Pataky, stood in as Foster for the last kiss of the film.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Thor
- ↑ The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Thor: The Dark World Prelude
- ↑ The Avengers
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Thor: The Dark World
- ↑ Thor: The Dark World Post-credits Scene
- ↑ Thor: Ragnarok
- ↑ Avengers: Operation HYDRA
- ↑ Avengers: Age of Ultron
- ↑ Avengers: Operation HYDRA
- ↑ WHIH Newsfront Top Stories
- ↑ Thor: Ragnarok
- ↑ Avengers: Endgame script by Stephen McFeely and Christopher Markus
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Avengers: Endgame
- ↑ Avengers News Report - SNL
- ↑ Natalie Portman Talks Returning to Marvel for 'Thor: Love and Thunder' (Exclusive)
- ↑ Avengers: Endgame explained: Does Natalie Portman's Jane Foster return?
- ↑ ‘Avengers: Endgame’: The Screenwriters Answer Every Question You Might Have
- ↑ SDCC 2019 Panel Recap: Writing Avengers: Endgame with Stephen McFeely and Christopher Markus
- ↑ ‘What If…?’ Showrunner Ashley Bradley Talks ‘Trollhunters’, The Beginning Of ‘What If…?’, Captain Carter, The Watcher & Star-Lord T’Challa (EXCLUSIVE)
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