Katherine Pierce
Alias: The Marked One | Miss PierceSpecies: Cursed Immortal (Bearer of the Mark of Cain)Age: Over 1,000 (appears 27)Occupation: History Teacher at Beacon Hills HighFace Claim: Nina Dobrev (Katherine Pierce-style)
Personality:
Katherine Pierce is the very definition of dangerously charming. With a razor-sharp wit, a tongue dipped in sarcasm, and a seductive allure that could make even the most stoic werewolf lose focus, she plays by her own rules. Unapologetically confident and always three steps ahead, Katherine thrives in chaos—especially when she's the one causing it.
She's a survivor, a manipulator, and a master of emotional chess. But underneath her smirks and playful taunts lies centuries of pain, loss, and the burden of being too powerful to ever truly connect. While she feigns indifference, her eyes betray a loneliness that immortality has carved deep into her soul.
To most, she's a mystery. To those who cross her? A nightmare.
Powers & Abilities (Mark of Cain):
Absolute Immortality: Katherine cannot be killed—not by claws, fangs, fire, or even magic. Any attempt to harm her is instantly healed or reflected back with devastating force.
Supernatural Supremacy: The Mark grants her power over any creature that falls under the supernatural umbrella. Werewolves, Kanima, Banshees—even Alphas—feel an instinctual dread in her presence.
Bloodlust Echo: If provoked, the Mark awakens an ancient wrath. Her enemies feel their worst sins before she erases them with a single touch. Death is not just inevitable—it's biblical.
Telepathic Intuition: She can sense deception, fear, and intent, making her nearly impossible to manipulate or ambush.
Combat Savant: With centuries of battle experience, Katherine doesn't just fight—she overwhelms. Her reflexes and instincts outmatch even the most feral supernatural beings.
Backstory:
Once a clever noblewoman cursed in the early Dark Ages for an act of betrayal that saved thousands, Katherine was branded with the Mark of Cain—the world's oldest curse and greatest weapon. Condemned to wander the world as both guardian and executioner, she's seen empires rise and fall, lovers turn to enemies, and time break everything but her.
She came to Beacon Hills under the guise of a history teacher, but her reasons go deeper. Drawn by the supernatural energy growing in the town—and a hauntingly familiar pain radiating from a brooding werewolf named Derek Hale—Katherine finds herself entangled in a new war. One she didn't start, but one she might just finish… permanently.