The Ultimate List Of Peter Parker's Girlfriends: Who Is Spider-Man Dating NOW In 2025?
The Definitive Biography of Peter Parker's Most Significant Girlfriends
Peter Parker has a surprisingly long list of romantic partners for a sheltered geek plagued by bad luck. While many are brief flings, a few stand out as pillars of his life, defining different eras of his journey as Spider-Man. Here is a detailed look at the women who have most profoundly impacted the wall-crawler's world.
Mary Jane Watson (MJ)
- First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #25 (cameo), #42 (full appearance) (1966)
- Role: Model, Actress, Fashion Designer, Journalist.
- Significance: The most iconic and enduring love interest. Mary Jane's famous first line, "Face it, Tiger... you just hit the jackpot!", encapsulates her vibrant, confident personality. She married Peter Parker in 1987, a union that was later controversially erased by the demon Mephisto in the "One More Day" storyline. Despite being separated in current continuity, most fans agree they are the "endgame".
Gwen Stacy
- First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #31 (1965)
- Role: College Student.
- Significance: Peter's first great love and the source of his greatest tragedy. Gwen was a beautiful, brilliant science student at Empire State University. Her death at the hands of the Green Goblin remains one of the most pivotal and heartbreaking moments in comic book history, shaping Peter's character for decades.
Felicia Hardy (Black Cat)
- First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #194 (1979)
- Role: Cat Burglar, Anti-Hero.
- Significance: Peter's "superhero girlfriend". Felicia is attracted to the danger and excitement of Spider-Man, not the mundane life of Peter Parker. Their relationship is characterized by a thrilling, on-again, off-again dynamic, often crossing the line between hero and villain, making her one of Peter's most complex love interests.
Raelith the Wretched (The Current Comic Girlfriend)
- First Appearance: Recent Spider-Man comics (2024/2025)
- Role: Alien Warrior.
- Significance: The *newest* and most surprising addition to Peter's love life. Raelith is an alien warrior who was deeply impressed by Peter Parker's self-sacrificing heroism, leading to a major new romance in the current comic run. This fresh development proves that even after decades, the "Parker Luck" can still deliver the unexpected.
The Shocking Current Status of Spider-Man's Love Life (2025 Update)
The status of Peter Parker's relationships is dramatically different depending on whether you are following the comic books or the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This distinction is crucial for understanding who Peter is truly dating right now.
The Comics: An Alien Romance and Promising New Beginnings
In the mainline Marvel Comics universe, Peter Parker is currently involved with Raelith the Wretched. This is a massive, recent shift from his long-standing, complicated ties to Mary Jane Watson (MJ) and Black Cat (Felicia Hardy). Raelith, an alien warrior, represents a truly fresh start for Peter, moving him away from the familiar drama of his past loves.
Furthermore, Marvel has been actively teasing yet another "promising" new romance for Peter in an upcoming run of Amazing Spider-Man by Joe Kelly and Pepe Larrazz. This suggests a deliberate effort by Marvel editorial to explore new romantic avenues for the character, keeping his personal life as unpredictable as his superhero career.
While Peter and MJ are not currently together in the comics—a source of frustration for many long-time fans—the introduction of characters like Raelith and the tease of another new partner ensures that the "Parker Luck" in love is still very much in play. The question remains: how long can this new relationship last before the inevitable superhero drama intervenes?
The MCU: A Clean Slate and Speculation for Spider-Man 4
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) version of Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland, had his relationship with Michelle "MJ" Jones-Watson (played by Zendaya) tragically erased. At the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), a powerful spell caused the entire world, including MJ, Ned Leeds, and even the Avengers, to forget Peter Parker's existence.
This means that the MCU's Peter Parker is currently single and entirely alone.
The upcoming Spider-Man 4 is widely rumored to introduce a new love interest for Peter, capitalizing on the "clean slate" provided by the memory wipe. Fan speculation is rampant, with two major candidates being discussed:
- Gwen Stacy: A beloved character who has yet to be properly introduced in the MCU's main universe. She would represent a fresh start and a classic love story.
- Felicia Hardy (Black Cat): Her introduction would allow for a more mature, action-oriented romance that aligns with a more experienced, adult Spider-Man.
The MCU’s Peter is now operating in a world where he is an unknown entity, mirroring the classic "Brand New Day" comic storyline. This provides a unique opportunity for the franchise to explore new relationships outside of the established MJ dynamic, making the next film's romance reveal one of the most anticipated in the MCU.
Beyond the Mainstream: Deep Cuts and Forgotten Romances
Peter Parker’s romantic history extends far beyond the "Big Three" of MJ, Gwen, and Black Cat. Exploring these entities is essential for understanding the full scope of his romantic entanglements and building topical authority on the subject. These relationships often highlight different facets of Peter's personality and the challenges of dating a superhero.
Betty Brant
Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson's secretary at the Daily Bugle, holds the distinction of being Peter Parker's first *real* girlfriend in the comics. Their relationship was a classic high school/early career romance, often complicated by Peter's secret life and the constant drama surrounding the Bugle.
Cindy Moon (Silk)
A more recent and surprising pairing was with Cindy Moon, the superhero known as Silk. Cindy was bitten by the same radioactive spider as Peter, leading to a profound, almost pheromonal attraction between the two. While their romance was intense, it was relatively short-lived, but remains a notable entry in his dating timeline.
Liz Allan
Liz Allan was Peter's high school crush, a popular girl who initially dated Flash Thompson. While a crush early on, they did eventually date, though their relationship was always hampered by Peter's double life and his growing feelings for Gwen Stacy.
Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel)
In a surprising twist, Peter Parker and Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) briefly dated after they became teammates in the Avengers. This relationship provided a unique dynamic, as Carol understood the demands of being a superhero on a global scale, a level of understanding few of Peter's other partners could offer.
Other notable, though often brief, romantic interests include Debra Whitman, a fellow student at Empire State University, and even a brief, complex entanglement with Sarah Rushman, the human form of the X-Men mutant Marrow. These deep cuts demonstrate the sheer volume of women who have been drawn to the kind-hearted, though perpetually unlucky, Peter Parker.
Whether it's a model, a cat burglar, a college student, or a literal alien warrior, Peter Parker's love life is a microcosm of his entire superhero journey: full of responsibility, sacrifice, and the hope that one day, the "Parker Luck" will finally deliver a happy ending.
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