Delenn

Delenn is a fictional lead character in the universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by Mira Furlan. Delenn, an alien ambassador and leader from the planet Minbar, is one of the pivotal characters in Babylon 5. A wise woman who still manages to find humor and whimsy in life, Delenn changes over time from a shy, respectful priestess to a decisive military and political leader. Her character is complex: she's passionate, ... more

Delenn is a fictional lead character in the universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by Mira Furlan. Delenn, an alien ambassador and leader from the planet Minbar, is one of the pivotal characters in Babylon 5. A wise woman who still manages to find humor and whimsy in life, Delenn changes over time from a shy, respectful priestess to a decisive military and political leader. Her character is complex: she's passionate, articulate and strong-willed, but retains insecurity and ambivalence about her place in prophecy. She is morally upright, always attempting to act for the better good - yet forced to keep deadly secrets and tell lies of omission. Delenn normally does not like violence, but prefers to be a consensus builder. Her decisions have repeatedly been the catalyst for violent change and war. Delenn is also quite willing to fight - as shown in the episode "Severed Dreams", and during her encounter with the Drakh. She is both one of Babylon 5's key... less