Melinda May

Melinda May is a fictional spy and one of the main characters on the ABC television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. She was played by actress Ming-Na Wen.

Notes & Trivia



 * is a character who is unique to the continuity of the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. television series and was not based on a previously existing Marvel Comics character.


 * Is a Level 7 operative, but has access to special intel due to her secret association with Nick Fury.


 * A dominant woman by nature, May's aggressiveness also ventured into her sex life. As she had stated to Grant Ward following his betrayal, "You were never on top".


 * May has a strong dislike of her nickname, "The Cavalry", due to the circumstances behind the mission which led to that name.


 * Actress Ming-Na Wen is also known for playing the role of Camile Wray on the science fiction television series SGU: Stargate Universe.