Lady Edith Crawley is a fictional character from the British television series Downton Abbey, created by Julian Fellowes. She is the second daughter of Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham, and Cora Crawley. Throughout the series, Edith is portrayed as intelligent and ambitious, often struggling to find her place in a society that prioritizes her sister, Lady Mary Crawley. Edith's character evolves significantly over the course of the show. Initially seen as the overlooked sister, she eventually becomes a successful magazine editor and a single mother. Her journey reflects the changing roles of women in early 20th-century England, highlighting themes of independence and resilience.