Deathwing is a fictional character from the Warcraft universe, primarily known from the video game series developed by Blizzard Entertainment. He is a powerful dragon and one of the major antagonists in the lore, originally known as Nefarian. Deathwing is the aspect of the Earth, representing the element of earth and the power of the Titans. In the story, Deathwing becomes corrupted by the Old Gods, leading him to betray his fellow dragon aspects and wreak havoc across the world of Azeroth. His return is marked by catastrophic events, including the shattering of the world in the Cataclysm expansion of the game, where he seeks to dominate and reshape the land.