Who is Nebula in Marvel Studios Legends?

Cybernetic assassin turned Guardian of the Galaxy seeking redemption.

Who plays Nebula in Marvel Studios Legends?

Nebula is played by Karen Gillan.

Nebula's abilities include cybernetic enhancements, combat, shapeshifting, weaponry, tactical planning.

Nebula has 6 mapped relationships in Marvel Studios Legends. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Nebula — Captor and subordinate — Thanos (Josh Brolin)
Thanos exercises overwhelming authority over Nebula, turning her need for approval into obedience.

Season 2 Episode 6 says Nebula spent most of her life seeking validation from Thanos while carrying out his orders.
Nebula — Daughter versus genocidal father — Thanos (Josh Brolin)
Nebula's rejection of Thanos is both personal and ethical.

Season 2 Episode 6 says Nebula turns against Thanos and his plan to annihilate half the universe.
Nebula — Sisterly rivalry — Gamora (Zoe Saldaña)
Their family bond is shaped by competition, resentment, and opposing responses to Thanos's control.

Season 2 Episodes 5 and 6 describe Nebula's long struggle for validation and Gamora's eventual rebellion against their shared captor.
Nebula — Guardians teammates — Rocket (Bradley Cooper)
Their shared team affiliation connects two characters shaped by exploitation and survival.

Season 2 Episodes 6 and 7 place Nebula and Rocket within the Guardians' broader group of survivors and misfits.
Nebula — Guardians teammates — Mantis (Pom Klementieff)
Their documented connection is their membership in the same found family.

Season 1 Episode 25 and Season 2 Episode 6 associate both characters with the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Nebula — Guardians teammates — Groot (Vin Diesel)
Their relationship is a team-based bond within the Guardians.

Season 2 Episodes 6 and 9 identify both characters as part of the Guardians' heroic group.