Irene Adler — Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Character Profile

About Irene Adler

Intelligent and resourceful adventuress, Holmes's intellectual equal and romantic interest, frequently entangled in high-stakes espionage.

Irene Adler — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Espionage, Seduction, Linguistics, Combat evasion, Strategy

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 7/10

Irene Adler appears in 4 titles

• Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady (1991) — character page
• The Royal Scandal (2001) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes (2009) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

Character Facts

Played by

Rachel McAdams

Appears in

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Irene Adler — Romantic Former Lover — Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.)

  A past romance that gives the opening investigation personal stakes.

  The plot identifies Irene as Holmes's former lover, and Holmes reacts to her murder after Moriarty has her assassinated.

• Irene Adler — Conflict Murderer — Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris)

  Moriarty removes Irene because she is connected to his operation.

  Holmes explains that Moriarty is the true culprit and that Irene is assassinated after fleeing the bombing scene.

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• Constable Clark (William Houston)
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• Inspector Lestrade (Eddie Marsan)
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• Mrs. Hudson (Geraldine James)
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