Who is Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions?

Wealthy, manipulative teen who orchestrates cruel schemes and bets to control peers.

Who plays Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions?

Kathryn Merteuil is played by Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Kathryn Merteuil's abilities include psychological manipulation, social engineering, strategic planning, deception.

Kathryn Merteuil has 4 mapped relationships in Cruel Intentions. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: socialite, high school student. Nationality: American.

Alignment: Villain
Species: Human
Abilities: Psychological manipulation, Social engineering, Strategic planning, Deception

Kathryn Merteuil — Romantic Ex-Lovers — Court Reynolds (Charlie O'Connell)
A past romantic relationship that ended due to Kathryn's reputation.
Kathryn Merteuil — Alliance Co-Conspirators — Cecile Caldwell (Selma Blair)
Kathryn recruits Cecile as a pawn in her scheme to win back Court.
Kathryn Merteuil — Power Manipulator — Ronald Clifford (Sean Patrick Thomas)
Kathryn weaponizes Ronald's emotions to trigger the final confrontation.
Kathryn Merteuil — Conflict Rivals — Annette Hargrove (Reese Witherspoon)
Unspoken rivalry as Annette becomes the emotional obstacle to Kathryn's control.