Elphaba Thropp (/ ˈɛlfəbə ˈθrɒp / ⓘ) is a fictional character created by Gregory Maguire as the protagonist of his 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Elphaba Thropp, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West, is the main protagonist of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. She is a reimagining of the Wicked Witch …

4 days ago · In the Wicked sequel, Elphaba is an ecological and political disruptor, reclaiming agency for herself and for the natural world she strives to protect.

Nov 21, 2025 · 'Wicked: For Good' director Jon M. Chu reveals that there was a note from Fiyero to Elphaba that explains that surprise ending — but the filmmaker chose not to zoom in on it.

Nov 27, 2024 · What does the name Elphaba mean? And why is the Wicked Witch of the West green? Gregory Maguire says it was a way to honor Wizard of Oz writer L. Frank Baum.

5 days ago · Wicked: For Good helped explain why Glinda is unaware of Elphaba being alive after her interaction with Dorothy.

Nov 19, 2025 · Does Elphaba die at the end of Wicked: For Good? Elphaba doesn’t die at the end of Wicked: For Good. When Dorothy throws a pail of water at the witch, it seems like she’s …

Nov 21, 2025 · Elphaba Thropp’s parentage is a major lingering question throughout Wicked and Wicked: For Good — and fans will eventually get their answer. This post has spoilers for …

Nov 17, 2025 · Cynthia Erivo channeled the 'pain' of her father's abandonment into Elphaba In “Simply More,” Erivo writes candidly about her decades-long estrangement from her father, …

Dec 2, 2024 · Wicked fans are only just realising what name 'Elphaba' actually means. The name of actress Cynthia Erivo's character is super unique - something which has prompted fans of …