Shadow Weaver

Beatrix, better known as Shadow Weaver, is a major antagonist in the Masters of the Universe franchise, appearing as one of the two secondary antagonists (alongside Catra) of the 1985 cartoons series She-Ra: Princess of Power.
Once an Etherian sorceress named Light Spinner, she would betray Etheria to the Evil Horde in order to gain more magical power, with her body becoming incredibly disfigured as a result. She would eventually become Hordak's second-in-command, and alongside him, was responsible for inducting Princess Adora/She-Ra into the Horde, before the latter's eventual defection.
She was voiced by the late Linda Gary, who also voiced Evil-Lyn in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
== History ==
=== She-Ra: Princess of Power ===
Shadow Weaver was once a sorceress from the kingdom of Mystacor until she joined up with Hordak when he arrived on Etheria after he promised her vast power in exchange for her servitude. She accepted Hordak's offer and from then on became known as "Shadow Weaver", becoming Hordak's second-in-command after he conquered Etheria.
After Hordak abducted Princess Adora from Eternia, Shadow Weaver cast a spell on the infant to make her fall for Hordak's deceptions. She was put in charge of caring for her and raised her to become a loyal member of the Horde. However, after learning the truth when her brother He-Man came to Etheria and encountered her, Adora defected to the Great Rebellion and became known as She-Ra.
Throughout the series, Shadow Weaver would hatch many schemes, either to crush the Great Rebellion or to usurp Hordak as ruler of Etheria. She often resided in Horror Hall, a place within the darkest region of Etheria.
=== She-Ra and the Princesses of Power ===
: Main article: Shadow Weaver (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power)
== Trivia ==
* Shadow Weaver is notable for being one of the few major characters in the Masters of the Universe franchise to not have been based on one of the original toys, instead being an entirely original character created for the She-Ra: Princess of Power series. Despite this, she has gone on to appear in subsequent Masters of the Universe media; eventually receiving a figure of her own in the Masters of the Universe Classic toyline.
* Shadow Weaver's face has never been seen. Her veil was only removed once in the episode "The Price of Power", although her appearance remained hidden to the audience.
Category:Villain