Who exactly, then, is de Fontaine? The character's Marvel comic history holds most of the answers.ĭe Fontaine is a spy who has worked for Hydra and SHIELD. Finally, she drops one last bombshell before she leaves - Captain America's shield doesn't belong to the government, despite what they have told him, Sam and the press in earlier episodes. She reinforces Walker's belief that he was right to kill Karli Morgenthau's henchman in episode 4 and in taking the super soldier serum, with the latter making him a 'very valuable' asset.ĭe Fontaine tells Walker that he should always answer his phone whenever she calls him and hands him her card. The award-winning actress, who has starred in the likes of Seinfeld and Veep, introduces herself as de Fontaine before sitting down between the two and making 'friendly' conversation.
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The camera pans up, and it's revealed to be none other than Julia Louis-Dreyfus. After he angrily storms out of the hearing, he's consoled by his wife Olivia (Gabrielle Byndloss) outside the court room - until a mysterious figure shows up and interrupts the duo's conversation. The scene takes place after John Walker has been stripped of his Captain America title and discharged from the US Armed Forces.
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It's certainly a mouthful, which is why she's also known by another name in the comics - Madame Hydra. If you've watched episode 5, you'll know that its huge character reveal is an individual called Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.