Maria Juur (born 15 March 1988), better known by her stage name Maria Minerva is an Estonian musician. She is releasing music on the Los Angeles independent label Not Not Fun and its dance-oriented sub-label 100% Silk. She is known for her eclectic style and experimental music videos. She has cited Brian Eno, Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire and Moodymann as her influences. Her father is a known Estonian humorist, TV personality and music writer Mart Juur.
Before moving to London, Maria was studying at the Estonian Academy of Arts in Tallinn. She holds a BA in Art History and an MA in Aural and Visual Cultures from Goldsmiths, University of London. Maria has also conducted an internship at the The Wire Magazine and published art and music criticism in Estonia.