Wondering what happened to White Tiger in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3? The latest episode of the Marvel series delivered a shocking twist, leaving fans questioning Hector Ayala’s fate and the identity of his attacker. As the episode concluded with a brutal encounter, speculation grew over whether Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher, was involved.
Here’s what led to White Tiger’s shocking moment, the mystery of his attacker, and its impact on Daredevil: Born Again.
Does White Tiger die in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3?
Yes, White Tiger (Hector Ayala) dies in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3.
After the court acquits him of murder charges, Hector resumes his vigilante activities as White Tiger. However, in the final moments of the episode, an unknown assailant wearing a bulletproof vest with a distinctive skull logo shoots him in the head.
His death marks another major tragedy in the series, following Foggy Nelson’s demise in the first episode. The episode ends with a poignant auditory callback—frog sounds and ocean waves—referencing Hector’s earlier conversation about his love for a Puerto Rican beach, symbolizing his untimely loss.
Did Frank Castle’s Punisher kill White Tiger in Daredevil: Born Again?
The identity of White Tiger’s killer remains uncertain.
The shooter could be seen wearing a version of the Punisher’s skull emblem, but the show does not confirm Frank Castle’s involvement. Daredevil: Born Again has established that certain corrupt NYPD officers idolize the Punisher and even have tattoos of his symbol, suggesting the possibility of a copycat.
Frank Castle’s past actions in Daredevil and The Punisher series primarily targeted criminals and corrupt officials rather than vigilantes. Given this history, it is uncertain whether Frank would consider White Tiger an enemy. The show has also introduced other potential suspects, including the presence of a serial killer named Muse and Wilson Fisk’s forces cracking down on vigilante activity.
Hector Ayala’s death leaves open the possibility of the White Tiger mantle continuing. In the comics, his niece Angela Del Toro and sister Ava Ayala inherit the role, suggesting that Daredevil: Born Again may introduce a new version of White Tiger in future episodes.
