Wolfsbane (character)

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Wolfsbane
Wolfsbane. Art by Ryan Sook.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	The New Mutants (September 1982)
Created by	Chris Claremont Bob McLeod
In-story information
Alter ego	Rahne Sinclair
Species	Human mutant
Team affiliations	X-Force X-Factor Investigations Paragons Excalibur X-Factor New Mutants Hellions Xavier Institute X-Men
Notable aliases	Princess/Queen Rain of Gesham, Grimfang, Mutate #490 (in Genosha)
Abilities	Ability to shapeshift into a wolf-like humanoid or into a full wolf at will

Wolfsbane (Rahne Sinclair) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is commonly associated with the X-Men.^[1] A Scottish mutant, Wolfsbane can transform into a wolf or a transitional state somewhere between human and wolf, similar to a werewolf. She honed her powers to shift between human and wolf characteristics but must keep her feral instincts at bay when she does.

She was initially a member of the X-Men's original junior team, The New Mutants. Later on, she joined the Pentagon-sponsored X-Factor and was also associated with the British superhero team Excalibur. She appeared for a time as a teacher at Xavier's Academy in New X-Men. She served as a member of the X-Factor Investigations detective agency, until she joined the new incarnation of X-Force.

Wolfsbane has made minor appearances in animated television, and the character made a live-action cinematic debut in the 2020 film The New Mutants, portrayed by Maisie Williams.