Annie Wilkes is a fictional character from Stephen King's novel Misery. She is portrayed as a former nurse who becomes an obsessive fan of the author Paul Sheldon. After rescuing him from a car accident, she holds him captive in her remote home. Annie is known for her unpredictable and violent behavior, particularly when her favorite character, Misery, is killed off in Paul's latest book. Her obsession leads her to force Paul to rewrite the story, showcasing her psychological instability and the theme of fanaticism in literature.