Harley Quinn | |
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DC Extended Universe character | |
![]() Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad (2016) | |
First appearance | Suicide Squad (2016) |
Last appearance | The Suicide Squad (2021) |
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Portrayed by | Margot Robbie |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel |
Occupation | |
Affiliation | Suicide Squad |
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Origin | Gotham City, New Jersey, United States |
Nationality | American |
Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, later known as Harley Quinn, is a fictional character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), based on the character of the same name created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm as a comic relief henchwoman for the supervillain Joker in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU) animated series Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995) and later adapted to the DC Universe. Portrayed by actress Margot Robbie, she first appears in film in Suicide Squad (2016), playing a major role, and also stars in the spin-off solo film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) and standalone sequel/soft reboot film The Suicide Squad (2021). She is first depicted as Joker's psychiatrist in prison, then later his lover and partner in crime, before going off on her own misadventures in her DCEU appearances. Her introduction sequence in Suicide Squad mentions her as an accomplice and directly responsible for the murder of Batman's sidekick Robin.
Robbie's portrayal of Harley Quinn has received widespread critical acclaim.