"It's always been me! Not Finn, not Elijah, not Kol, me! I loved you through everything and you don't even care!" - to Niklaus

Rebekah Mikaelson (Elder Futhark: ᚱᛖᛒᛖᚲᚨᚺ ᛗᛁᚲᚨᛖᛚᛋᛟᚾ) is an Original vampire and the former female protagonist of The Originals. Rebekah served as a recurring and guest character in the third, fourth and fifth seasons of The Vampire Diaries.

The second daughter of Mikael and Esther, Rebekah grew up largely influenced by the behaviors of her brothers, Klaus in particular. Nonetheless, Rebekah’s desire to live a human life have always been paramount and this has been reflected through her numerous romantic relationships over the years. Through her years of running from Mikael, Rebekah had relations with several vampires, including Stefan Salvatore and Marcel Gerard, but also enjoyed a brief and dangerous relationship with the vampire hunter Alexander.

After a thousand years at Klaus’ side, Rebekah eventually left New Orleans to pursue her own life, but later returned briefly and was charged with the protection of Klaus’ daughter, Hope. Rebekah and Hope later returned to New Orleans following their discovery by Esther, but she briefly found herself trapped in the body of the witch Eva Sinclair; Rebekah eventually found herself forced back into her Original body at the hands of the Strix and spent a month incapacitated at the bottom of the ocean.

Rebekah’s dreams to become human were eventually made possible when Klaus arranged for Rebekah to receive the Cure in Mystic Falls and enjoy a happy, human life. Following this, Rebekah proposed to Marcel and he accepted. The two later left New Orleans for good, with Marcel handing the reigns of the city back to the witches.

Rebekah is a member of the Mikaelson Family and an unnamed Witch Family.

"We are the strongest creatures in the world, and yet we are damaged beyond repair. We live without hope, but we will never die. We are the definition of cursed... Always and forever." - to Niklaus

"That's why you're so great at being a vampire, Marcel. You chose this. I didn't have a choice. I'm cursed and I'm angry." - to Marcel

"Well, family's overrated. Look at me. I'm back in a city that's given me nothing but heartache, looking for a brother who's hell-bent on protecting a baby I don't care about." - to Sophie

"Well, no wonder Finn hates us. He lost the sister he adored, and instead got a judgy pack of siblings who found him unbearably dull." - to Elijah, Niklaus, and Hayley

"I'm not hungry, I'm angry. Staked by your ex, drowned by Nik's... You two need a lesson in women." - to Elijah

"Aah! Dear, sweet Cami. You're so afraid that you'll ruin her---You keep her behind glass like some breakable object. She's not precious, Nik. Every woman that you and Elijah bring into our lives turns to poison. She'll grow toxic, too." - to Niklaus

"Once upon a time, there was a majestic king, who lived with his noble brother in a colorful kingdom where music and art were celebrated. The king did not foresee having a child, but he lived in an enchanted land where all things were possible. In time, he was blessed with a beautiful baby daughter for whom he wished only peace and happiness. Still, the king had demons who pursued him. There was a ruthless beast who wanted to take the kingdom for her own. Armed with a pack of untamed creatures, she drove the other magical beings from the land. And there was a wicked sorceress with enchanted stones that weakened the king on every full moon. Seeing the shadow his enemies cast upon his home, the king was driven to send his beloved princess away, convincing all who remained that she was forever lost. The king, in his sorrow, turned away from the world. The castle closed its doors and the kingdom fell. Some say that the only light that shines in the castle illuminates the shadow of the once mighty king in the room meant for his child. But as the ruthless beasts took rule over the fallen king's realm, little did they that he and his brother would not rest until their enemies were vanquished. For they believed that one day, they would heal their kingdom and bring their princess home. So that she might live happily ever after." - to Hope