Morticia Addams is a fictional character who is a member of the Addams family, a macabre and eccentric fictional family created by cartoonist Charles Addams. The Addams family first appeared as single-panel cartoons in The New Yorker magazine in the late 1930s and later became the basis for various television series, movies, and other adaptations. Morticia Addams is typically depicted as the matriarch of the Addams family. She is known for her striking gothic appearance, including her long black hair, pale skin, and elegant, dark clothing and portrayed as a calm and seductive figure, with a dark sense of humor. Morticia is deeply in love with her husband, Gomez Addams, and they have a passionate and romantic relationship. Together, they have two children, Wednesday and Pugsley, who also share their family's quirky and spooky interests.