Twilight Sparkle

* Unicorn
* Filly

**Twilight Sparkle** is a female unicorn pony and one of the seven main characters in My Little Pony: Nine Elements.

At the beginning of the series, she and Spike, her best friend, son-like figure, and assistant, move from Canterlot to the Golden Oak Library in Ponyville to study the magic of friendship.

## Personality

### Sociability and friendship

Twilight is introduced as being somewhat asocial due to fear of being judged for a number of things. Thanks to five mares in Ponyville, she opened her heart to friendship and began learning what she can about it. Even during her asocial phase, she cared deeply about Spike's well-being and felt guilty whenever Spike was upset about a promise she made being unfulfilled.

### Love of books and knowledge

In the premier, Twinkleshine says Twilight is more interested in books than friends. Even after Twilight becomes good friends with the rest of the main characters, she continues to read and consult books, something Spike won't hesitate to call her out on.

### Rationality

Twilight tries to be rational in unfamiliar situations.

However, she can lose her cool under stress.

Twilight tends to be skeptical of unproven claims such as her friends' fear of Zecora being an evil enchantress as well as the existence of hexes and curses (though, on the latter point, she's willing to admit that they're not very far-fetched after the return of Nightmare Moon, which she ironically took at face value when Nightmare Moon was largely believed to be just a breezie's tale).

### Love of Spike

From the moment she hatched Spike, Twilight knew he would be a part of her life. She was horrified by the idea of Spike being killed when he was just barely born and defiantly held him close to her, refusing to let it happen. When Princess Celestia told Twilight that her first task was to raise Spike as her own, Twilight willingly accepted.

Twilight often feels guilty when Spike's upset and while she can lose her temper with him, she never once resorted to hitting him, knowing that if she did, she'd be no better than the elitists that look down on him. After realizing that she'd been raising Spike to be a servant, Twilight felt terrible and promised to give Spike more free time to enjoy his childhood.

Twilight knows that dragons have a less than favorable reputation and genuinely wants Spike to be better than that. Whenever Spike's temper starts reaching a violent breaking point, she would calm him down by gently telling him, "Show me a dragon that tries correcting mistakes with violence, I’ll show *you* a dragon that’s run out of good ideas.”

When Spike feels like a monster, Twilight's the first one to comfort him and rub his left face cheek (something Spike enjoys) for good measure.

During winter months, Twilight cuddles Spike close to keep him warm (as, despite his fire breath, Spike can't generate his own body heat). Twilight also makes absolutely certain Spike will stay warm in cold areas by dressing him in warm clothes and giving him cocoa.

While Twilight's normally able to control Spike's anger, she loses control when Spike's angry at her specifically.

### Fears

Twilight has a fear of snakes and ladybugs.

## Gifts & Abilities

* **Unicorn Physiology**: As a unicorn, Twilight is capable of channeling magic through her horn on her forehead and casting spells.
	+ **Genius-level Intellect**: As unicorns are typically the most intelligent pony breed, they're usually born with intellectual curiosity, meaning they have higher academic standards.
* **Innate Magic Talent**: Even among unicorns, Twilight has incredible talent for magic.

* **Rage Mode**: When her rage reaches a critical point, Twilight enters a state that causes her mane to catch fire and her eyes turn red.

### Known Spells

* **Levitation Spell**: A basic spell used by unicorns. Allows her to lift objects in a telekinetic manner.
* **Illumination Spell**: Another basic spell used by unicorns. Allows her to create light from her horn.
* **Transfiguration Spell**: An advanced spell. Allows her to transform an object into something else.
* **Icarus Cloudwalking Spell**: A spell that allows unicorns and Earth ponies to walk on clouds while simultaneously adjusting their lung capacity.
* **Daedalus** **Wing Spell**: A spell that creates wings resembling a butterfly's.
* **Teleportation Spell**: An advanced spell. Allows the user to teleport to areas they have pictured in their head.
* **Mustache Spell**: A spell used to make a mustache appear on the target.
* **Wind Spell**: A spell used to create a gust of wind.
* **Animation Spell**: A spell that brings inanimate objects to life.
* **Flattening Spell**: A spell that makes living being flat like paper.
* **Want** **It**, **Need It Charm**: A charm that makes whatever object it is cast on irresistible.

## Trivia

* Her Cutie Mark showcases her talent for magic and her love of stargazing.