White Queen

Marvel

Emma Frost, a prominent character in Marvel Comics, debuted in 1980 as a villain, initially known as the White Queen of the Hellfire Club's Inner Circle. She possesses a powerful telepathic ability, capable of reading and manipulating minds.

Born into a wealthy and dysfunctional Boston family, Emma’s mutant powers manifested during her adolescence. She learned to harness her abilities, eventually rising through the ranks of the Hellfire Club, a secret society wielding considerable political and economic influence.

Over time, Emma Frost underwent a significant character arc, evolving from antagonist to a complex and often morally ambiguous hero. She became a teacher and mentor to young mutants, most notably as headmistress of the Massachusetts Academy, training the original Hellions squad.

Following a devastating attack on her students, Emma found herself allied with the X-Men. She forged a deep, and at times volatile, relationship with Cyclops. Frost has served on numerous X-Men teams, utilizing her telepathic powers and strategic mind in the fight for mutant rights and the protection of humanity, often while navigating the ethical challenges inherent in her abilities and past.