Natasha Romanoff

Natalia Alianovna Romanoff was born on December 3, 1984 in Volgograd, Soviet Union. As an infant, she was deemed by the Red Room to possess genetic potential, and was purchased from her birth family. However, Romanoff's mother was not in agreement and proceeded to search for her, until General Dreykov had her killed to prevent the Red Room Program's existence from being revealed. Romanoff was brought up within the Red Room Academy, where she endured both an education and indoctrination into the world of spy-craft. Romanoff became the star pupil in in this strict training environment. As part of her induction, Romanoff had to inform Fury of her training from the Red Room Academy. Following her defection, she formed a lasting partnership with Clint Barton, becoming best friends with him. Together, they had tactical missions in many other locations. The pair grew so close that Romanoff was the only other person Barton talked about his secret family. She became a good friend to Barton's wife, Laura, and adopted an aunt-like relationship with their children, Cooper and Lila. Romanoff even trusted Barton enough to talk about Yelena Belova and how much she loved and missed her.