Ava Ayala is a character from Marvel Comics, appearing as a supporting character in The Avengers franchise. She owns a special amulet that gives her powers making her become the legendary White Tiger, becoming the fifth one after succeeding her brother, Hector. She is also notable for being a member of the Daughters of Liberty, Mighty Avengers, the New Avengers, and the Heroes for Higher. She is also the main love interest of Víctor Álverez.
The character was created by Christos Gage and Tom Raney, first appearing in Avengers Academy issue #20 (December 2011). Ava has also made an appearance in the animated television series, Ultimate Spider-Man.
Ava is a young woman of Hispanic descent, with long black hair and brown eyes, as well as olive skin. As the white tiger, she wears her hair in a ponytail and wears a white catsuit that is similar to Black Panther's black suit