The dossier
The grounding force of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Maria Hill operates entirely behind the scenes, ensuring the Avengers have the intel, transport, and backup they need to save the world. She is intensely practical, deeply loyal to Nick Fury, and rarely impressed by superpowers.
Cobie Smulders portrays Hill with a cool, exasperated efficiency. She frequently serves as the voice of reason, cutting through the egos and theatricality of the heroes with dry, biting sarcasm.
Hill is the unsung hero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Without her logistical genius and willingness to operate in the gray areas of global security, the Avengers would simply cease to function.