Agent No. 69, Tara King is Steed's only partner to be a fully trained graduate from the Ministry, unlike her predecessors.

She attended a finishing school, where she learned to ski and fly, she was trained to use many weapons and how to fight correctly. Steed accommodates Tara in the beginning by showing her the ropes; which enables her to become an incredibly wise, reliable and self-sufficient partner.

Linda Thorson

Linda Robinson born, 18th June 1947 in Toronto, Canada and moved to the UK in 1965
Shortened her married name, Bergthorson to Thorson to use as a stage name
Her marriage to Barry Bergthorson didn't last and she has been married three times
She was spotted by John Huston whilst attending RADA and was indirectly put forward for the role of Patrick Macnee's partner in The Avengers
Linda has very little experience but was believed to be an up and coming actress, able to play the part well
She was only 20 when she was cast, beating some 200 other actresses!
When the Avengers ended in 1969, she went on to become a big star on Broadway
She was the only Avengers-girl not be cast in a James Bond film
Currently lives in New York and very recently married her long term partner, Gavin, she also has a son called Trevor.