Emma Peel
Emma Peel is a fictional British secret agent from the 1960s television series *The Avengers*, known for her intelligence, martial arts skills, and iconic catsuits.
The character, played by Diana Rigg, became a cultural touchstone for the capable, witty female action hero.
Her name puns on "M.
Appeal"—man appeal, or audience appeal.
- AvengersThose seeking retribution
- catsuitForm-fitting one-piece garment
- leatherTanned animal skin
- spyCovert information gatherer
- sixtiesNumbers sixty through sixty-nine
Diana Rigg · British · karate · karate chop · high kick · wit · elegance · kickass · mod · miniskirt · judo · secret agent · secret service · stylish · intelligent · boots · London · suave
- spiesJames Bond, spy, Jason Bourne, secret agent, Ethan Hunt