Midna (Japanese: ミドナ, Hepburn: Midona) is a fictional character in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series, introduced as one of the main protagonists in Twilight Princess.

She is a member of the magic-wielding Twili who joins forces with Link to prevent the kingdom of Hyrule from being enveloped by a corrupted parallel dimension known as the Twilight Realm.

[2][3] In describing the character, Twilight Princess director Eiji Aonuma called her "tsundere", an archetype where someone starts snobbish and brash, before becoming gentler and kinder over time.

[4] Midna's original form is a turquoise-skinned woman with body markings on her limbs, orange hair, and red eyes.

After obtaining the last Fused Shadow, Zant catches the two of them off-guard and seizes it, exposing Midna to the Light Spirit Lanayru and making her fall ill while also cursing Link to remain in wolf form.

After obtaining the Master Sword, Link and Midna begin their search for the Twilight Mirror, only to find that Zant has shattered it.

The manga provides additional details to the storyline of Twilight Princess, including information about Midna's backstory, and further develops the relationship between her and Link.

She uses her restored power to aid Princess Zelda with help from Link, but she is forced to destroy the crystal and returns to her imp form.

[16][17] Before the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Midna's inclusion as a playable character was a popular suggestion amongst fans and critics.

[21] RPGamer writer Matthew Rickert found her uninteresting and unlikable, criticizing her for taking too much of the plot's focus and replacing Zelda.