Catra

Catra is a fictional character in the Masters of the Universe franchise, most closely associated with She-Ra and the Princess of Power. She was created for the 1985 Filmation animated series and serves as a high-ranking member of the Evil Horde under Hordak. In the original show she is one of Adora's primary rivals within the Horde, depicted as ambitious, cunning, and highly capable in combat, often clashing with She-Ra and the forces of good.

In the 2018 Netflix reboot, the character is reimagined as Adora's childhood best friend who grows resentful under strict training and an oppressive regime. The series emphasizes her fears, sense of abandonment, and desire for belonging, turning Catra into a complex antagonist with moments of moral ambiguity, and exploring how loyalty and friendship can fracture under pressure. While the two versions share a core dynamic of a fraught relationship with Adora, the portrayal, motivations, and tone differ between the retro series and the modern adaptation.

Catra has appeared in related media beyond television, including comics and toy lines, and remains a central figure in She-Ra's lore. She is frequently discussed in analyses of female characters in animation, particularly for her representation as a nuanced villain and anti-hero.