Edith Cushing is a fictional character from the 2015 film Crimson Peak, directed by Guillermo del Toro. She is portrayed by actress Mia Wasikowska and serves as the film's protagonist. Edith is a young aspiring writer in the late 19th century who becomes entangled in a mysterious and haunting love story. In the film, Edith travels to a remote mansion called Allerdale Hall after marrying Thomas Sharpe, played by Tom Hiddleston. As she uncovers dark secrets about her husband's family and the mansion itself, she faces supernatural elements and personal challenges that test her courage and resolve.