| “A” | |
|---|---|
| Pretty Little Liars character | |
| First appearance | Pretty Little Liars (2006) |
| Created by | Sara Shepard |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Alison A-moji A.D. |
| Identity | Television Mona Vanderwaal (seasons 1-2) Charlotte DiLaurentis (seasons 3-6A) Alex Drake (seasons 6B-7) Archie Waters (Original Sin) Novels Mona Vanderwaal Alison DiLaurentis Nick Maxwell (Alison's Helper) |
| Pathology | Stalker Spy Blackmailer Torturer Manipulator Serial Killer (Original Sin and Novels) |
| M.O. | Spying on targets to discover secrets, taunting and threatening their victims via phone Killing his victims (Original Sin) |
| Location | Rosewood, Pennsylvania (Pretty Little Liars) Millwood, Pennsylvania (Original Sin) |
"A" is a fictional character in the Pretty Little Liars franchise. Created by author Sara Shepard in 2006, the character serves as the main antagonist in both the television and book series. "A" has also appeared in the web series Pretty Dirty Secrets (2012).
Working as an anonymous figure, “A” is a stalker who blackmails, manipulates and tortures the main characters of the franchise. In the novel and television series, "A" has been revealed as multiple characters.