Zoe Zimmer is a student at Coles Academic High School and a TikTok social media influencer. While participating in a cosplay contest at New Jersey AvengerCon, Zimmer's life was saved by Ms. Marvel, whom she deduced was her schoolmate Kamala Khan. Zimmer received a surge in popularity after she posted videos about being rescued by a superhero, whom she dubbed Night Light, although she did not divulge Khan's identity. As a result, Zimmer was interrogated by Damage Control, who wished to capture Ms. Marvel, and inadvertently tipped off her ethnicity to them. In order to repay Khan, Zimmer helped defend against Damage Control and informed the public of the agency's attack.
Biography[]
Student and Social Media Influencer[]
Most Popular Girl in School[]
Zimmer lived in Jersey City, New Jersey and attended Coles Academic High School. Her mother used to help carpool Nakia Bahadir and Kamala Khan to school together and the three were good friends. However, Zimmer changed when she became a social media influencer with many followers and made herself the most popular girl in the school. Due to her popular status, Zimmer would often pick on Khan, such as throwing a ball at her face during gym class.
Zimmer speaking to Kamala Khan
One day in 2025, while walking in the stairway, Zimmer was bumped into by Khan, who was passing by her with Bahadir and Bruno Carrelli. Having apologized for accidentally making one of Zimmer's schoolbooks fall to the floor, Khan told Zimmer that she liked her jacket and Zimmer replied by complimenting Khan's necklace. Zimmer showed disinterest when Khan told her that the necklace was her name in Arabic and walked away soon after.[3]
AvengerCon[]
Zimmer attending the AvengerCon
- "I follow back, mostly."
- ―Zoe Zimmer to Ms. Marvel[src]
Zimmer attended the New Jersey AvengerCon in Camp Lehigh and dressed in a Captain Marvel cosplay outfit. She participated in the competition and witnessed Ms. Marvel's powers. As people cheered in excitement, an Ant-Man helmet was knocked over and caused destruction.
Zimmer after being saved by Kamala Khan
Zimmer approached the masked individual and asked if she did parties, but was then knocked aside by a life-sized model of Mjølnir. She fell off of the model but was saved by Khan who used her powers to provide her a safe landing.[3]
Celebratory Party[]
Zimmer talks about her increased popularity
- "Which is why I'm gonna have a party on Friday. You know, to celebrate the fragility of life. Also the half a million followers thing, but mostly the fragility of life."
- ―Zoe Zimmer[src]
Zimmer soon received millions of followers on her social media platforms as the video of her being rescued surfaced online. When back at school, she talked with her classmates about the incident and described being saved by a bright light. She stated she had no idea who the person was but named the person as Night Light. In order to celebrate her continued popularity and newfound fame as well as life in general, she offered to throw a party. When Kamran walked up, she recognized him as the new senior and invited him to the party.
Zimmer says the party must end
Zimmer had a huge party at her house with several people coming such as Shawn, Paul, and Miguel. Kamala Khan, Bruno Carrelli, and Nakia Bahadir also attended. As the party intensified, it was shut down as police approached the house due to the party having gotten too loud.[4]
Interrogated by Damage Control[]
Zimmer held by Damage Control
- "And then the enhanced individual tried to kill you? Right?"
"She didn't try to kill me. She saved my life."
"I have a feeling that you did this for the likes." - ―P. Cleary and Zoe Zimmer[src]
Days later, Zimmer was brought into custody and was taken to an interrogation room, thinking that it was due to her party. Instead she was met by Department of Damage Control Agent P. Cleary. Cleary stated he knew of her online advertisement about popcorn and proceeded to ask her about how the enhanced individual tried to kill her.
Zimmer interrogated by P. Cleary
Confused and stunned by the question, Zimmer clarified that the person saved her. Cleary then changed his tone and suggested that Zimmer had faked the incident by using a friend or sister. Agent Sadie Deever then entered the room and asked Zimmer what ethnicity the individual was, but Zimmer couldn't give a straight answer.[4]
Battle at Coles Academic High School[]
Zimmer tells Kamala Khan she wants to help her
- "They tried to trick me into giving you up!”
“What are you doing here?”
“The theater has really good lighting. It’s where I film my TikToks. And I owe you for saving my life." - ―Zoe Zimmer and Kamala Khan[src]
Days later, Zimmer, who was recording some TikToks at the school’s theater, overheard Kamala Khan, Nakia Bahadir, Bruno Carrelli, and Kamran talking in the hallway about Damage Control. She ran out to meet them, stating that Damage Control had tried to trick her into giving up Khan’s identity. She told Khan she wanted to help her as she owed her for saving her life.
Zimmer joined them into a classroom where Khan began to plan out how they would handle Damage Control. As Khan spoke, Aamir Khan walked in suddenly to help them, frustrating Khan. Khan told Zimmer she had an important role in using her social media platform to tell her followers about their predicament. She and Bahadir then left to get softballs ready inside the gymnasium.
Zimmer speaks with Bahadir
Inside the gymnasium, Zimmer had a conversation with Bahadir where she admitted that she already knew that Khan was "Night Light" since AvengerCon but kept it secret out of respect. Afterwards, Zimmer gingerly broke out a fire extinguisher for them to use.
Zimmer asks her TikTok followers for their support
When Carrelli gave the signal, Zimmer started a livestream during Damage Control's raid of the school pleading for her followers to come help her and her friends. Zimmer, Bahadir, and Aamir attempted to fend of Damage Control agents using the softballs, but agents apprehended them from behind.
Zimmer and the rest confront Sadie Deever
They, along with Carrelli, were taken outside the school and put in a Humvee. Fortunately, Zimmer's livestream attracted a large crowd to rally outside the school and stand against Damage Control. Zimmer watched as Kamran came out and began to get shot at by Damage Control Agent Barrie, but was rescued by Khan, who used her light powers. She then watched as Sadie Deever ordered the agents to bring out the Stark Sonic Cannon, which blasted Khan and Kamran backwards, much to her horror. When Khan enlarged herself using her powers, Zimmer was amazed and watched as Khan defeated the agents. When Kamran unleashed a wave of energy from the Noor Dimension, his hard light damaged the Humvee, letting them escape. Afterwards, Zimmer stood with the crowd in defense of Khan until Deever was forced to stand down.[1]
Friends Again[]
- "I want to use my platform to amplify your voice.”
“It was really, really cool!”
“It was so cool." - ―Zoe Zimmer and Nakia Bahadir[src]
Zimmer announces her friendship with Bahadir
The following day a large group of people, made multiple social media posts celebrating Kamala Khan, New Jersey's new superhero, who would officially give herself the name "Ms. Marvel". Zimmer also contributed to the social media posts by making a video alongside Nakia Bahadir, claiming that they were now friends.[1]
Personality[]
Zoe Zimmer initially appeared to be a typical popular school girl, spending most of her time boosting her own reputation and thinking very little of the lesser popular kids at her high school, such as Kamala Khan's circle of friends even though Zimmer herself was part of that group. As a social media influencer, Zimmer similarly has a very extrovert personality frequently throwing parties and bragging about being saved by a superhero, mostly to further gain popularity.
Zimmer however was genuinely grateful for Khan saving her life during AvengerCon, she quickly figured that Khan was her savior but kept it secret out of respect, something Nakia Bahadir had commented was very unlike Zimmer's usual nature. Zimmer also refused to give up "Night Light's" identity when she was interrogated by Damage Control agents, managing to fake ignorance despite Sadie Deever's pressuring methods of interrogating her.
Zimmer later volunteered to help Khan and her friends protect Kamran from Damage Control, she was willing to put herself in danger to help her former friends and proved to be vital in Khan's plans to defeat Damage Control when Zimmer used her social media influence to turn public opinion against Damage Control. After the incident Zimmer restored her friendship with Khan and Bahadir, using her social influence again to drive support for Ms. Marvel.
Facilities[]
- Zimmer Residence: To be added
- Coles Academic High School: To be added
Relationships[]
Family[]
Allies[]
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Appearances[]
- Ms. Marvel
- Season One
- Generation Why
- Crushed
- Destined (mentioned)
- No Normal
- Season One
- The Marvels (mentioned)
Trivia[]
- In the comics, Zoe Zimmer is a former bully of Kamala Khan, who later befriended her and developed a romantic interest in Nakia Bahadir.
Behind the Scenes[]
- Courtney Chen was a stunt double for Laurel Marsden in the role of Zoe Zimmer.
