The Phantom, also known as the Phantom of the Opera, is a fictional character created by French author Gaston Leroux in his 1910 novel. He is depicted as a mysterious and disfigured man who lives beneath the Paris Opera House. The Phantom is a talented composer and musician, often using his skills to influence the opera performances above. The character has been adapted into various forms of media, including the famous Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and several films. The story revolves around his obsession with a young soprano named Christine Daaé, leading to themes of love, jealousy, and tragedy.