Selina Kyle (Batman Returns)

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Selina Kyle
Burton's Batman character
Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman
First appearance	Batman Returns (1992)
Last appearance	Batman '89
Based on	Catwoman by Bill Finger Bob Kane
Adapted by	Tim Burton Daniel Waters Wesley Strick
Portrayed by	Michelle Pfeiffer
In-universe information
Full name	Selina Kyle
Species	Human
Gender	Female
Significant other	Bruce Wayne / Batman

Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, is a character portrayed by Michelle Pfeiffer in Tim Burton's 1992 superhero film Batman Returns. Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, she is initially depicted as the meek assistant and secretary of wealthy industrialist Max Shreck, who pushes her out of a window when she uncovers his corruption. Selina survives the fall and swears revenge against Shreck as Catwoman, which brings her into conflict with Batman. She forms an alliance with the Penguin to disgrace Batman while beginning to date Bruce Wayne, unaware that he is Batman's alter ego. After discovering each other's secret identities, Selina ultimately rejects Bruce's plea to abandon her vengeance and kills Shreck before vanishing into the night.

When the film was released in June 1992, Pfeiffer's performance received near-unanimous praise and earned numerous accolades. Pfeiffer's portrayal of Catwoman is often considered the greatest portrayal of the character of all time as well as one of Pfeiffer's finest performances, though she regarded it as one of her most uncomfortable due to the sheer discomfort and inhibitions she suffered while wearing the costume.