Hailey Cooper

Street art runs through Hailey Cooper's veins as much as it runs through the walls of East Harlem, the neighborhood she calls home and fiercely protects in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. An original character crafted by Insomniac Games, she evolves from a vibrant neighborhood presence into a full romantic partner to Miles Morales, earning her own playable mission in the 2023 sequel.

Hailey Cooper’s Personality and Story Role

Patience and purpose define Hailey in ways that set her apart from the chaos surrounding Miles and his double life. She communicates through American Sign Language, text-to-speech apps, and the murals she leaves across Brooklyn and Harlem, each one a declaration that art belongs to the community. In Spider-Man 2, she founds the Cooper Art Coalition, pulling together aspiring street artists citywide and proving that her influence stretches far beyond any single wall. Her solo mission, “Graffiti Trouble,” puts players directly behind her eyes in one of the game’s most emotionally resonant sequences, with audio and visual design that immerses you fully in a Deaf perspective.

Who Voices Hailey Cooper in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2?

Natasha Ofili, a deaf Black actress, brings Hailey to life across both Insomniac Games titles, and her performance is anything that a checkbox exercise is not. Ofili first gained wide attention as Principal Karen Vaughn in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series The Politician, where Oprah Daily highlighted her as a scene-stealer among seasoned veterans. Her portrayal of Hailey earned the 2024 Game Accessibility Conference award for Best Representation, recognizing the character as a landmark achievement in inclusive game design. In the Japanese version, Rei Sakai provides Hailey’s voice, as credited by Behind The Voice Actors.