Kuvira is a fictional character from the animated television series The Legend of Korra, which is part of the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise. She is introduced in the fourth season as a skilled metalbender and the leader of the Earth Empire. Kuvira is known for her strong leadership and military tactics, aiming to unify the fractured Earth Kingdom after the fall of the Earth Queen. Throughout the series, Kuvira's methods become increasingly authoritarian, leading to conflict with the main characters, including Korra. Her character explores themes of power, control, and the consequences of extreme nationalism, making her a complex antagonist in the story.