Martha Kent

Martha Kent, nee Martha Clark, also known as Ma Kent, is a fictional character published by DC Comics. She is the foster mother of Superman, and the wife of Jonathan Kent (also known as "Pa Kent"). Martha lives with her husband in the small town of Smallville, USA. Martha is usually portrayed agewise as either late middle age or elderly.

Other media

• Virginia Carroll was the first actress to portray Martha Kent. She appeared in the 1948 Superman serial starring Kirk Alyn.
• Frances Morris played Ma Kent in the pilot for the 1950s Adventures of Superman television series (as Sarah Kent).
• Phyllis Thaxter played Martha in 1978's '.
• Salome Jens played Martha on the 1980s television series Superboy.
• K Callan played Martha on the 1990s television series '.
• Ma Kent made occasional appearances in the 1990s cartoon '. Shelley Fabares provided Martha's voice on the series.
• On the 2000s television series Smallville, Martha is played by Annette O'Toole.
• In the 2006 movie Superman Returns, Martha Kent will be portrayed by Eva Marie Saint.