Madame Xanadu

Madame Xanadu
Madame Xanadu as depicted in promotional art for Day of Vengeance #1 (June 2005). Art by Walt Simonson.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceDoorway to Nightmare #1 (February 1978)
Created byDavid Michelinie
Michael William Kaluta
In-story information
Alter egoNimue Inwudu
SpeciesHomo magi
Place of originEarth
Team affiliationsSentinels of Magic
Demon Knights
Justice League Dark
Justice League
PartnershipsSpectre
AbilitiesPrecognition, sense and interpret magical forces Immortality

Madame Xanadu is a comic book mystic published by DC Comics. The character is identified with Nimue, the sorceress from Arthurian mythology made popular by Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur.

The character was played by Jeryl Prescott in the television series Swamp Thing.