Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel) is a fictional character
appearing in media published by DC Entertainment. Created by Paul Dini
and Bruce Timm to serve as a new supervillain and a romantic interest
for the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series on September 11, 1992,
she was later adapted into DC Comics' Batman comic book canon,
beginning with The Batman Adventures #12 (September 1993).Harley Quinn
is a frequent accomplice and lover of the Joker, who was her patient
when she worked as an intern psychiatrist at Gotham City's Arkham
Asylum. Her alias is a play on the name "Harlequin", a character that
originated in commedia dell'arte. She has also teamed up with fellow
villains Poison Ivy and Catwoman, the trio being known as the Gotham
City Sirens; Ivy is a close friend and romantic interest of Harley.
Since The New 52 comics, she has been depicted as an antihero and a
recurring core member of the Suicide Squad who has left her abusive
relationship with the Joker behind; however, in most other media the
character is still depicted as a supervillain and the Joker's
girlfriend.Originally voiced by Arleen Sorkin in the DC animated
universe, she has since appeared in various other DC projects voiced
by actresses such as Tara Strong, Hynden Walch, Laura Bailey, Jenny
Slate, Melissa Rauch, Laura Post, and Kaley Cuoco; the latter provided
the character's voice in her animated series. Mia Sara portrayed the
character in the 2002 television series Birds of Prey. Harley Quinn
made her live-action cinematic debut in the DC Extended Universe film
Suicide Squad (2016), portrayed by Margot Robbie, who reprised her
role in Birds of Prey (2020) and will next appear in The Suicide Squad
(2021).
appearing in media published by DC Entertainment. Created by Paul Dini
and Bruce Timm to serve as a new supervillain and a romantic interest
for the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series on September 11, 1992,
she was later adapted into DC Comics' Batman comic book canon,
beginning with The Batman Adventures #12 (September 1993).Harley Quinn
is a frequent accomplice and lover of the Joker, who was her patient
when she worked as an intern psychiatrist at Gotham City's Arkham
Asylum. Her alias is a play on the name "Harlequin", a character that
originated in commedia dell'arte. She has also teamed up with fellow
villains Poison Ivy and Catwoman, the trio being known as the Gotham
City Sirens; Ivy is a close friend and romantic interest of Harley.
Since The New 52 comics, she has been depicted as an antihero and a
recurring core member of the Suicide Squad who has left her abusive
relationship with the Joker behind; however, in most other media the
character is still depicted as a supervillain and the Joker's
girlfriend.Originally voiced by Arleen Sorkin in the DC animated
universe, she has since appeared in various other DC projects voiced
by actresses such as Tara Strong, Hynden Walch, Laura Bailey, Jenny
Slate, Melissa Rauch, Laura Post, and Kaley Cuoco; the latter provided
the character's voice in her animated series. Mia Sara portrayed the
character in the 2002 television series Birds of Prey. Harley Quinn
made her live-action cinematic debut in the DC Extended Universe film
Suicide Squad (2016), portrayed by Margot Robbie, who reprised her
role in Birds of Prey (2020) and will next appear in The Suicide Squad
(2021).
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