| Christy Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| Charmed character | |
 Marnette Patterson as Christy Jenkins | |
| First appearance | "Kill Billie Vol. 1" (8.06) |
| Last appearance | "Forever Charmed" (8.22) |
| Created by | Brad Kern |
| Portrayed by | Marnette Patterson (adult) Stephanie Patton (age 11) Allie Orsatti (age 7) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Witch Firestarter |
| Gender | Female |
| Title | The Key to the Ultimate Power |
| Family |
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| Notable powers | Telepathy Pyrokinesis |
Christy Jenkins is a fictional character from the American television supernatural drama Charmed, which aired on The WB Television Network (The WB) from 1998 to 2006. The character was created by executive producer Brad Kern and was portrayed by actress Marnette Patterson. Developed in response to the WB's request for a new character, Christy was originally planned to expand the show in a new direction for a possible ninth season or spin-off. It was later confirmed that all future plans for the show were cancelled following the WB's closure to launch The CW.
Introduced as Billie Jenkins's long-lost sister, she secretly collaborates with the demonic council known as the Triad with their plans to destroy the Charmed Ones. She eventually convinces Billie that the Charmed Ones are corrupt, and use their power to fulfill their own personal desires, rather than help for the greater good. Billie kills Christy in self-defense after being unable to convince her to understand the Halliwell sisters were good, and to return home with her. Throughout season eight, Christy is shown to be a powerful witch with a mastery of her powers of telepathy and pyrokinesis. She is also called the Key to the Ultimate Power due to her connection with Billie, who is prophesied to be the Ultimate Power. Christy is referenced in canonical Charmed material such as comic books and novels.
Christy has received mixed commentary from critics—much of it relating to her storyline with Billie, which was compared to those from previous seasons. Her role as a villain received positive attention, while Patterson's acting was criticized as exaggerated. The exact nature of Christy's morality and her status as the season's antagonist have been the subject of debate among television critics and the series' fans.