Miriam "Midge" Maisel is a fictional character from the television series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Midge is a Jewish housewife living in New York City who discovers her talent for stand-up comedy after her husband leaves her. Throughout the series, Midge navigates the challenges of being a female comedian in a male-dominated industry. Her journey highlights themes of empowerment, family, and the pursuit of dreams, as she strives to balance her personal life with her burgeoning career in comedy.