Darla

This article is about the vampire Darla, for the episode see Darla (episode)

Darla is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television programs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The character is portrayed by Julie Benz.

Darla was born a human in the late 16th century. The Master, leader of the elite cult of vampires known as the Order of Aurelius, turned her into a vampire and named her "Darla", meaning "Dear One". As a vampire, Darla enjoyed luring hapless males by appearing as a seductive and mysterious yet innocuous woman. Many examples would prove Darla as a predator who preferred using her good looks instead of hunting to obtain victims.