Hope van Dyne is a central character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp.' She is the daughter of Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne, inheriting the Wasp mantle from her mother. Intelligent, resourceful, and skilled in combat, Hope partners with Scott Lang (Ant-Man) to fight evil and recover lost technology. She plays a crucial role as both a superhero and a leader, balancing her responsibilities to her family and to the world.