Maria Castle

 is a fictional murder victim and a minor character featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is part of the mainstream Marvel Universe and is associated with the Punisher line of comic titles. She first appeared in Marvel Preview #2 in August, 1975.

Biography
Maria Elizabeth Castle was the wife of Frank Castle, and the mother of Frank Castle, Jr. and Lisa Castle. While spending a joyful family outing in Central Park, the Castles were unfortunate enough to stumble upon a gangland execution. As a result, the mobsters decided to eliminate all witnesses and viciously gunned down Maria, Frank, Jr., and Lisa. Miraculously, Frank Castle survived. Driven to the edge of madness by grief and rage, he swore vengeance against the criminal underworld and took up a mission eradicate all facets of organized crime with extreme and blood-drenched prejudice. From this rage, the Punisher was born.

Marvel Cinematic Universe

 * Daredevil: Penny and Dime
 * Daredevil: Regrets Only