Uma Thurman portrayed the character in Batman & Robin. She has been featured in many media adaptations related to Batman. Poison Ivy is one of Batman's most enduring enemies, belonging to the collective of adversaries who make up his rogues gallery. Originally characterized as a supervillain, she has periodically been depicted as an antiheroine as of The New 52 and DC Rebirth, and the primary love interest of Harley Quinn. She is typically drawn barefoot in a one-piece costume adorned with leaves and vines, with occasional variations to her skin tone. Empowered by the interplanetary force known as the Green, she uses her powers for the purposes of ecoterrorism. Poison Ivy is a misanthropic botanist and biochemist who possesses a poisonous touch, enhanced physical abilities, and a supernatural control over plant life. She was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino, and first appeared in Batman #181 (June 1966). Poison Ivy ( Pamela Lillian Isley / ˈ aɪ z l i/ EYEZ-lee), also known simply as Ivy, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in Batman stories.
