Milady de Winter is a fictional character from Alexandre Dumas's novel, The Three Musketeers. She is portrayed as a cunning and manipulative woman, skilled in deception and intrigue. Milady serves as an antagonist, using her beauty and intelligence to achieve her goals, often clashing with the protagonists, including D'Artagnan and the Musketeers. Her character is complex, embodying themes of betrayal and revenge. Milady's backstory reveals a troubled past, including a history of betrayal and a desire for power. This depth adds to her role as a memorable villain in the story, making her one of literature's iconic femme fatales.