After re-watching Infinity War and Endgame multiple times, I stumbled upon a subtle hint that seems to have been cleverly hidden by the MCU producers.
It’s the kind of detail that, once noticed, might just change everything you thought you knew about one of the MCU’s most complex relationships.
Yes, we’re talking about solid proof that Gamora might actually be Thanos’s true biological daughter.
Let’s break it down!
The Soul Stone Revelation
Remember that heart-breaking scene in Avengers: Infinity War when Clint Barton (Hawkeye) and Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) land on Vormir?
They meet the ever-creepy Red Skull, who’s now the stone keeper and the one who reveals the ultimate price of the Soul Stone.
Red Skull, cursed with knowledge of everyone’s lineage, greets them in a way that’s both chilling and intriguing: “Natasha, daughter of Ivan” and “Clint, son of Edith.”
It’s a poignant moment, especially for Natasha, who was orphaned as a child, taken by Hydra, and raised in the brutal Red Room.
Despite her close bonds with her adoptive family, Red Skull references her by her biological father – Ivan, a man she barely knew, instead of Alexei Shostakov – her adoptive father.
It’s the first hint for us in our way proving to you that Gamora is Thanos’ biological daughter.
A Mysterious Lineage: Gamora and Thanos
Now, let’s fast forward to a scene that left many of us scratching our heads.
When Thanos and Gamora arrive on Vormir, Red Skull addresses them as “Thanos, son of A’lars” and “Gamora, daughter of Thanos.”
Did you catch that? “Gamora, daughter of Thanos.”
Up until that moment, we all believed that Gamora was an adopted daughter who Thanos had rescued (or more accurately, abducted her) during his ruthless conquest of her home planet.
She was one of many children he took under his wing, shaping them into the fierce warriors known as the “Children of Thanos.”
But here’s where things get interesting: Red Skull didn’t say “Gamora, daughter of Zehoberei” (referring to her alien race) or any other lineage-related title. He said, “daughter of Thanos.”
What Does This Mean?
As shown above, Red Skull has a habit of addressing those seeking the Soul Stone by their name, followed by their biological father’s name.
When he greeted Natasha as “Natasha, daughter of Ivan,” it was clear he was referring to her true lineage, even though she barely knew her father.
This consistent approach subtly hints that when Red Skull calls Gamora “daughter of Thanos,” he’s not just acknowledging her as an adoptive daughter, but potentially revealing that she is actually Thanos’s biological daughter.
This revelation could turn everything we thought we knew about their relationship on its head.
If Gamora is indeed Thanos’s biological daughter, it adds a whole new layer of complexity to their already intense dynamic.
It suggests that Thanos’s attachment to her wasn’t just out of his twisted sense of ownership but could be driven by a deeper, more personal connection.
Now, that adds a more solid reason why Thanos was able to obtain the Soul Stone after sacrificing Gamora.
Red Skull made it clear that only a true sacrifice, something or someone you genuinely love, could grant you the Soul Stone.
If Gamora is his biological daughter, it strengthens the idea that Thanos’s love for her, as twisted as it may be, is genuine enough to fulfill the requirement.