Lamia is a fictional character from the 2007 fantasy film Stardust and the book upon which it was based. In the book she is never named, being referred to simply as 'the witch-queen' or 'the witch-woman'. She is the main antagonist of the film and the book and an evil witch who seeks to devour the heart of an anthropomorphic star named Yvaine. In both the book and the film she is the leader of three witches collectively known as the Lilim. In the novel neither of Lamia's sisters have names although in the film they are named Empusa and Mormo. In the film adaptation she is played by Michelle Pfeiffer.