As a subject matter expert in comic book characters and superhero lore, I can confirm that
Captain Marvel is a title that has been held by several characters in the Marvel Comics universe. The most well-known and recent portrayal is that of
Carol Danvers, who is indeed a woman. Carol Danvers took on the mantle of Captain Marvel after the original Captain Marvel, a Kree alien named Mar-Vell, who was a male character. So, when referring to the character popularized in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the more recent comic book storylines,
Captain Marvel is a woman.
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