Dinah Laurel Lance, simply known as Laurel Lance, is a major character in the Arrowverse series. She is a major character in Arrow and a minor character in The Flash and DC's Legends of Tomorrow. She is the daughter of Quentin and Dinah Lance, and the older sister of Sara Lance, as well as the Earth-1 counterpart of Black Siren, the former lover and close friend of Oliver Queen and an attorney. Along with other vigilantes, Laurel becomes the second Black Canary after her sister, Sara, who currently operates as White Canary. In the fourth season of Arrow, Laurel is later killed by Daniel Darhk during a riot at iron Heights. However, she is succeeded by Dinah Drake and Laurel's Earth-2 counterpart, who both became the second and third Black Canary.
Peak human physical condition: Laurel, having undergone self-defense training, possessed exceptional physical fitness and skillfully utilized her physique to her advantage when confronting adversaries much larger than herself. Following extensive sessions with Ted Grant, she achieved peak physical prowess, boasting rapid reflexes and the strength to effortlessly hoist a full-grown man onto a desk. Subsequently, Laurel sought further instruction from Nyssa al Ghul, enhancing her combat abilities to the point where she could effortlessly execute flips and even launch her opponents through the air.
Acrobatics/Free running: Ever since assuming the role of Black Canary, Laurel has honed her parkour abilities, enabling her to navigate her environment effortlessly and execute high falls without harm. In a confrontation with Benatu Eshu, Laurel even executed a hands-free backflip with finesse.
Honed senses: Laurel had sharp hearing and sight, as well as keen skills of perception. She was able to pick up an incoming danger and react extremely quickly.
High-level intellect/Master lawyer/Expert investigator: Laurel was a highly respected attorney, having graduated law school with an offer to work at the renowned corporate law firm Weathersby Posner, being a regarded legal aid attorney at CNRI, and later being offered the position of district attorney. Her ability to use the legal system to her advantage allowed Laurel to help others and herself, both inside and outside the court, while looking at every aspect before making up her mind. Laurel's experiences as a lawyer make her a capable investigator and she has exceptional instincts; she gathered compelling information on her corrupt targets to make a case against them. Laurel was suspicious that Sebastian Blood had a hidden agenda and was a corrupt politician, which was correct. After learning from Slade Wilson that Oliver Queen is the Arrow, Laurel was able to gather the evidence to prove his claims and as a result, figure out her sister Sara Lance's identity as the Canary.
Expert interrogator/Torturer: As an ADA, Laurel was highly trained in interrogating suspects, as demonstrated when she threatened to send one of Danny Brickwell's men to Belle Reve, where he could be killed if he did not aid her. Laurel was also capable of torture, such as when she pressed further on Erlich Kelso's injury when looking for information on Simon Lacroix. However, it should be noted that Laurel only did this under extreme emotional distress after Sara's death and generally did not believe in physical torture.
Skilled driver: Laurel could drive multiple vehicles, such as cars and motorcycles.
Master hand-to-hand combatant/Martial artist: Laurel was a skilled combatant due to having taken self-defense classes on her father Quentin Lance's request; she was able to easily overpower Max Fuller by targeting specific points on his body before taking him down and fend off Cyrus Vance's henchmen when they tried to kidnap her. Once Laurel decided to become a vigilante, she began further training in boxing and advanced combat under Ted Grant, allowing her to take on street criminals such as the Red Scarfs, though she still got injured from time to time. Laurel became skilled enough to engage Nyssa in a duel, landing a few punches on her. However, Nyssa was an expert and capable warrior compared to Laurel, making it easy for Laurel to be overwhelmed and ultimately defeated. Nyssa later offered her training in the ways of the League of Assassins and over time, Laurel's combat abilities improved enough for her to hold her own against multiple opponents, whether they were street criminals or members of the League. After a further five months of acting as a vigilante, Laurel became capable of defeating multiple enemies of advanced training, such as H.I.V.E. soldiers or League members, with only minor occasional assistance. Laurel's fighting style seems to be a mixture of Boxing, Judo, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Hapkido, Taekwondo, Wrestling, and techniques from the League of Assassins.
Expert stick-fighter: Throughout her career as a vigilante, Laurel had used several weapons such as a stick, her sister's batons, and finally her choice weapon of a tactical tonfa. Laurel's ability with her tonfa improved through trial and error, ultimately becoming accomplished enough to hold her own and later defeat members of the League of Assassins and even spar with Sara. During confrontations against H.I.V.E.'s Ghosts, Laurel had been shown to occasionally wield two tonfas successfully in combat. While helping Mari McCabe against Eshu, Laurel fought with a metal bo-staff instead of her tonfa, yet she showed impressive skill while using the weapon during battle. Working with John Diggle and Thea Queen, Laurel was able to briefly fend off Vandal Savage and managed to block a few of his attacks but was soon defeated.
Skilled markswoman: Quentin taught Laurel how to use a gun and she legally owns several firearms. Laurel used a shotgun on Mr. Blank to slow him down long enough for the Hood to rescue her and Tommy. She was also able to successively fire multiple shots at and kill Officer Daily from a distance to save the Arrow.
Skilled archer: When trapped under rubble, Laurel was able to wield Oliver Queen's bow and accurately shoot an explosive arrow to free herself from the debris.
Network: As a former law student, legal aid attorney, and assistant district attorney, Laurel had multiple contacts in the legal system, D.A.'s office, and other establishments, including the Chinese Embassy.
Indomitable will: Laurel was a fearless, determined, and highly driven woman. She remained defiant even when threatened with death at the hands of Cyrus. Unlike her father, Laurel was able to overcome her alcoholism and stay sober without any relapses. She was also able to eventually overcome Werner Zytle's fear-inducing Vertigo to apprehend him.
Equipment[]
Guns: Despite being trained in bo staff combat, Laurel carried her gun with her in case of emergency. She also kept a pistol holstered on her left leg. She used one while attempting to intimidate Malcolm Merlyn.
Black Canary suit: Laurel wore a black leather suit while fighting crime as Black Canary. The suit was a modified version of the one used by her sister, Sara Lance. Laurel also wore a black mask to hide her identity from her enemies.
Motorcycle: After Sara's death, Laurel used her motorcycle as the new Black Canary.
Side-handle baton: As Black Canary, Laurel used a tonfa or side-handle baton, like the ones used by police officers. She can wield this weapon proficiently while fighting enemies, including League of Assassins members. After five months, Laurel adopted a second tonfa when facing H.I.V.E. to help her deal with multiple opponents.
Bo-staff: Laurel used a bo-staff while fighting Kuasa and Benatu Eshu.
Canary Cry: An upgraded version of the sonic device that both Sara and Laurel used. Cisco Ramon made this device a favor to Laurel.
Sonic Screaming
Former equipment[]
Expandable batons: After taking on the mantle of Black Canary, Laurel used Sara's bo-staff to fight crime. The staff consists of a pair of expandable batons, which can combine into a bo-staff. Laurel later abandoned this weapon in favor of tactical tons.
Sonic device: Laurel once used her sister's sonic device to stun two criminals and break their car windows. She later abandoned this device after asking Cisco to make her a modified version.
Blonde wig: Like Sara, Laurel initially wore a beach-blonde wig to hide her identity as Black Canary before abandoning it when her hair turned blonde as well.
Star City (Arrowcave • Ashram • Queen Industries • Sherwood Florist • Star City • Starfish Island (Lian Yu) • Vlatava) • Central City • National City • Waverider • the Vanishing Point • Star City Police Department • Queen Industries
