Maleficent was an evil witch who lived in the fairytale land, and who presumably had a grudge against Aurora's family. At some point, Maleficent was granted access to the Dark Curse by one of her only friends, Queen Regina, traded for her famed sleeping curse.
When said sleeping curse failed to have the results Regina expected, she demanded to be given the Dark Curse back, and a battle ensued between the two witches, one which Regina won.
When the curse was set in motion, Maleficent became trapped in Storybrooke, Maine, in a form rather different to that of the curse's other victims: her dragon form.
Status: Dead Cause of Death: Sword Impaled by Emma Episode of Death: "A Land Without Magic" Affiliation: Villain Origin: Enchanted Forest
Current Enemies Aurora Prince Charming Prince Phillip Sleeping Beauty Emma Swan Hook Evil Queen
Portrayed By: Kristin Bauer van Straten First Appearance: "The Thing You Love Most" Latest Appearance: "New York City Serenade