Gilda is a character in the animated television series "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic". She first appears in the episode titled "Griffon the Brush Off". Gilda is a griffon, which is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. At first, Gilda comes across as cool and confident, but it is soon revealed that she is actually quite mean-spirited and rude. She is initially introduced as Rainbow Dash's long-time friend and is invited to Ponyville to spend time with her and her other friends. However, Gilda's bullying behavior quickly becomes apparent, as she constantly insults and belittles the other ponies.
A character design by Marc Davis for Maleficent
With Maleficent finally gone for good, Phillip and the fairies head to Stefan s castle, where he awakens Aurora with a kiss, thus breaking the spell on her, and the other residents in the kingdom awaken from their sleeping spell. When the princess and the fairies return to the castle late that afternoon, Maleficent finds Aurora alone and, as a willo-the-wisp like apparition, lures her to a spinning wheel.
However, Gilda's bullying behavior quickly becomes apparent, as she constantly insults and belittles the other ponies. Gilda's negative attitude causes tension and conflict among the ponies, especially with Pinkie Pie, who tries to befriend her despite her rude behavior. Gilda dismisses Pinkie Pie's attempts at friendship and even ruins a party that Pinkie Pie throws for her.
Maleficent, Ursula, The White Witch: Who's the Wickedest of Them All?
Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty
The horned Mistress Of All Evil curses Princess Aurora into a long and deep sleep after being excluded from her christening. She has lightning bolts in her arsenal, a raven familiar and goblin minions. She's just cruel.
Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz
Green-skinned and hook-nosed, the Wicked Witch of the West zooms around Oz on her broomstick, turning woodcutters into Tin Men and sending forth her army of flying monkeys to terrorise Munchkins and Winkies alike. Dorothy inadvertently melts her with water.
Ursula from The Little Mermaid
Monstrous sea sorceress Ursula is part-octopus and all spite. She transforms Ariel into a human in exchange for her voice and, just when it looks like Ariel is going to get her Prince, shows up as shape-shifter Vanessa to sabotage the romance and marry Eric herself.
Mother Gothel from Tangled
Desperate to keep her youth and beauty, Gothel kidnaps Princess Rapunzel, whose magic hair she needs, and locks her up in a tower for 18 years. Selfish.
The White Witch from The Chronicles of Narnia
Jadis, the witch who freezes Narnia in the Hundred Years Winter, is partially human and white as ice. She rules Narnia with a beastly retinue of wolves, dwarves, werewolves, hags and other monsters. She turns her prisoners into statues and is the sworn enemy of all "sons and daughters of Adam" and the great lion Aslan.
Evil Queen from Snow White
Vain and jealous, this evil usurper cannot bear not to be the fairest in the land. Armed with a magic mirror and a poisoned apple, the stepmother-from-hell attempts to murder Snow White multiple times, finally falling to her own death from a cliff.
Grand High Witch from The Witches
The leader of all Earhtly witches, the Grand High Witch hates children, turning them into slugs. Underneath her human mask, she is a terrifying bald hunchback with claws and a long pointed nose. She is feared by all the witches and even her personal secretary who she mistreats. She's just plain diabolical.
Fairy Godmother from Shrek
Don't be fooled by the wand and the wings, this scheming sorceress conjures up happily-ever-afters at a price. She wants to see her son, the equally despicable Prince Charming on the throne, and is not above blackmail and attempted murder to put him there.
Evanora from Oz The Great and Powerful
The Wicked Witch of the East in Disney's alternate version of The Wizard of Oz is the beautiful protectress of the Emerald City, a position she has gained by murdering the rightful king and framing hs daughter, Glinda the Good Witch. She's actually hideous, controls an army of murderous flying monkeys and sends her sister Theodora around the bend by manipulating her into thinking she was betrayed by Oscar Diggs (the 'wizard of Oz').
Theodora from Oz The Great and Powerful
Unlike her sister, Theodora starts out as a genuinely beautiful, naive and good witch who thinks Glinda, the real good witch, is evil. By the time she realizes her sister Evanora is the evil one, she's already transformed by heartbreak and tears that burn into her skin leaving deep disfiguring furrows. Evanora's magic apple changes Theodora completely into the green-skinned, black-hatted, broomstick-riding Wicked Witch of the West.
Eventually, Gilda's true colors are fully revealed, and she is confronted by the other ponies about her behavior. Despite initially denying her actions, Gilda eventually realizes the error of her ways and apologizes to the ponies for her behavior. Rainbow Dash, in particular, is disappointed in her friend's behavior and ends their friendship. Gilda's character serves as a lesson on the importance of kindness, acceptance, and treating others with respect. Her story arc shows that friendships should be built on trust and understanding, and that bullying and negative behavior have no place within true friendships. Overall, Gilda's character in "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" exemplifies the show's theme of friendship and the importance of treating others with kindness and respect..
Reviews for "The Controversy Surrounding Gilda: A Divisive Character in MLP"
1. Ashley - 2 stars
I found "Gilda: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic" to be a disappointment. The episode lacked the usual charm and depth that I have come to expect from this show. The character of Gilda felt forced and one-dimensional, and her interactions with the other ponies felt forced and unnatural. The storyline was also weak and predictable, without any real substance or emotional connection. Overall, I didn't find this episode to be enjoyable or engaging.
2. John - 1 star
"Gilda: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic" was one of the worst episodes of the series. The character of Gilda was obnoxious and unlikable from start to finish. Her constant arrogance and lack of consideration for others made it impossible to sympathize with her or find any redeeming qualities. The episode also failed to provide any meaningful message or lesson that could be taken away. It felt like a wasted opportunity and a disservice to the otherwise fantastic series.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "Gilda: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic." The episode seemed to lack the usual creativity and originality that sets this show apart. Gilda's character was introduced in a rushed and shallow way, and her interactions with the main characters felt forced and unnatural. The storyline itself was uninteresting and lacked the emotional depth that I have come to love from this series. Overall, I found this episode to be forgettable and not up to the standards of the show.
4. David - 1 star
"Gilda: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic" completely missed the mark for me. The character of Gilda was poorly developed and lacked any nuance or complexity. Her interactions with the other ponies felt forced and the dialogue was clunky and uninspiring. This episode lacked the magic and heart that I usually associate with this show. Overall, I found it to be a forgettable and disappointing addition to the series.