Lilandra Neramani

Lilandra Neramani
Cover art to New X-Men #122 (March 2002)
Art by Frank Quitely (pencils), Tim Townsend (inks), and Hi-Fi Design (colors)
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Uncanny X-Men #97 (February 1976)
Created byChris Claremont
Dave Cockrum
In-story information
Alter egoLilandra Neramani
SpeciesShi'ar
Place of originAerie
Team affiliationsShi'ar Imperium
Starjammers
AbilitiesLimited telepathy
Shi'ar armor and ceremonial staff

Princess-Majestrix Lilandra Neramani (/lɪˈlændrə/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. She is the Empress, or Majestrix, of the Shi'ar Empire and shares a lifelong bond with the leader of the X-Men, Charles Xavier. She and Xavier were married, but their marriage was annulled after the Cassandra Nova incident.

As the Empress, Lilandra is protected by the Imperial Guard, led by Gladiator.

Lilandra has often been a pivotal secondary character in the X-Men's history, from her participation in the Phoenix Saga, to her role in Grant Morrison's experimental and controversial run on New X-Men. Her role as one of Professor X's most cherished loves has played a significant part in the development of both characters, as well as many of the plots throughout the X-Men books.