Molly Grue is a character from the fantasy novel The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. She is a middle-aged woman who has lived a difficult life, marked by disappointment and unfulfilled dreams. Molly is known for her strong personality and her deep sense of compassion, particularly towards the Unicorn, the story's central figure. In the narrative, Molly encounters the Unicorn and expresses her longing for the beauty and magic that the creature represents. Her character serves as a reminder of the loss of innocence and the harsh realities of life, contrasting with the ethereal nature of the Unicorn and the quest for hope and renewal.