Lilandra Neramani

Princess-Majestrix Lilandra Neramani
Cover to New X-Men #122 Art by Frank Quitely.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	The X-Men #97 (February 1976)
Created by	Chris Claremont (writer) Dave Cockrum (artist)
In-story information
Alter ego	Lilandra Neramani
Species	Shi'ar
Place of origin	Aerie
Team affiliations	Shi'ar Imperium Starjammers
Abilities	Limited telepathy Shi'ar armor and ceremonial staff

Lilandra Neramani is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. She is the Empress, or Majestrix, of the Shi'ar Empire and shares a lifelong bond with the leader of the X-Men, Charles Xavier. She and Xavier were married but their marriage was annulled after the Cassandra Nova incident.

As the Empress, Lilandra is protected by the Imperial Guard, led by Gladiator.

Lilandra has often been a pivotal secondary character in the X-Men's history, from her participation in the Phoenix Saga, to her role in Grant Morrison's experimental and controversial run on New X-Men. Her role as one of Professor X's most cherished loves has played a significant part in the development of both characters, as well as many of the plots throughout the X-Men books.

Lilandra Neramani first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #97 (1976) and was created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.

Lilandra is the sibling of D'Ken, Deathbird, and an unnamed older sister. Lilandra was born on the Aerie (now known as Chandilar, native world of the Shi'ar). Deathbird, the oldest of the surviving three, was denied the throne for "unspeakable" crimes (the murder of her mother and older sister) and was exiled. Instead the throne went to D'Ken, who turned out to be a power mad dictator. Lilandra became a Grand Admiral of the Imperial Guard, in the Shi'ar fleet, but turned against D'Ken, when she found out about his plans involving the M'Kraan Crystal. Branded a traitor, Lilandra fled to Earth, hoping to find allies among its large population of superheroes and found them in Charles Xavier and his X-Men. She began sending visions of herself to Xavier as she traveled to Earth.