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 3 titles

• Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady (1991) — 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.)

  Past romantic connection marked by mutual respect and complicated espionage history.

• Irene Adler — Power Employer & Victim — Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris)

  Moriarty utilized Adler for his schemes before eliminating her once she became a liability.

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