Who is Queen Calanthe in The Witcher?

The Lioness of Cintra · Cintra & Nilfgaard

Queen Calanthe (The Lioness of Cintra) is a character in The Witcher, part of Cintra & Nilfgaard. Queen Calanthe won her first battle at Hochebuz before most rulers win an argument — the Lioness of Cintra, who drinks at banquets in armor still bloody and dares the room to mention it. She has defied prophecy, suitors, and the Brotherhood with equal relish, and guards her granddaughter Ciri like the crown jewel she is. When Nilfgaard comes, Calanthe's last commands are a queen's: hold the walls, and when the walls fail, get the child out.

When does Queen Calanthe first appear?

Queen Calanthe first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“The End's Beginning”) of The Witcher (2019–, Netflix).

Who is Queen Calanthe connected to?

Relationships already established when Queen Calanthe first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Cirilla of Cintra — The Lioness and her cub

Which group does Queen Calanthe belong to?

By the time Queen Calanthe appears, Cintra & Nilfgaard also includes Cirilla of Cintra, Cahir.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Geralt of Rivia — The White Wolf
• Cirilla of Cintra — The Lion Cub
• Cahir — The black knight in the feathered helm

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