Elektra was created by Frank Miller and first appeared in Daredevil #168, marking her debut in the Marvel Comics universe.
Elektra was portrayed by Elodie Yung in the Netflix live-action series Daredevil, expanding her presence into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Elektra returned as a main character in the crossover series The Defenders, further developing her storyline in live action.
Jennifer Garner's portrayal of Elektra in the early 2000s Daredevil movies established the character in live-action films prior to the Netflix adaptations.