Charles Widmore is a fictional character from the television series Lost. He is portrayed as a wealthy and influential businessman with a deep interest in the mysterious island central to the show's plot. Widmore is known for his complex relationships with other characters, particularly Benjamin Linus, with whom he has a long-standing rivalry. In the series, Widmore is revealed to have been a former leader of the Others, a group of people living on the island. His character is driven by a desire to control the island and its unique properties, leading to various conflicts throughout the storyline.