Blair Cornelia Waldorf is the main character of
Gossip Girl, introduced in the original series of novels and also appearing in the
television and
manga adaptations. Described as "a girl of extremes" by creator
Cecily von Ziegesar, she is a comical overachiever who possesses both snobbish and sensitive sides. Due to her position as
queen bee of
Manhattan's social scene, Blair's actions and relations are under constant scrutiny from the mysterious Gossip Girl, a popular
blogger.