CorIolanus Snow is a fictional character from Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games series. He serves as the main antagonist and is the President of Panem, a dystopian nation. Snow is known for his ruthless leadership and manipulation, maintaining control over the districts through fear and oppression. In the prequel novel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Snow's backstory is explored, revealing his early life and ambitions. The story provides insight into his character development and the events that shaped his views on power and governance, ultimately leading to his tyrannical rule in the later books.