Who Is Darla? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Darla is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 24 comic issue appearances. Angel's sire and a very old vampire herself, Darla is a seductive, blond vampire. Darla, the name Angel has always known her by, isn't her real name. She was personally sired by The Master himself.

Who is Darla?

The Beginning Darla on her deathbed Darlas life began long before we meet her in the Buffverse, born under a different name her life was one of desolation and misery until she began to user her body for money. Becoming a prostitute after she immigrated to Virginia in 1609 she was a talented and popular prostitute soon becoming immensely wealthy. Struck down with a severe case of syphilis in 1609 she lay in her death bed ever the sight of misery and acceptance, she was still fighting as a priest visited her. Darla scoffing screamed for the priest to leave until he revealed himself to be The Master the leader of a band of ancient vampires who labeled themselves the Order of Aurelius. Darla was born into the vampire world and took to it with passion and grace, soon becoming the Masters favorite. He named her Darla after the Gaelic term meaning Dear One. Darla became a collector of beautiful men and by the 17th century was one of the most feared vampires. Circling the globe with the Master she worked for his cause while hunting her favored prey.

Key facts

Darla is of other origin and first appeared in "The Hollower, Part 3". The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 24 recorded issue appearances, Darla ranks among the most featured characters in comics.