Kitty Fane is a fictional character from the novel "The Painted Veil," written by W. Somerset Maugham. She is a young Englishwoman who marries a bacteriologist named Walter Fane. Kitty's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her husband's infidelity and is forced to accompany him to a cholera-infected region in China. Throughout the story, Kitty undergoes significant personal growth as she confronts her own flaws and learns about love and sacrifice. Her journey reflects themes of redemption and self-discovery, making her a complex and relatable character in the narrative.