What is Queen Maeve's civilian name in The Boys?
Answer
Maggie Shaw
Answer
Maggie Shaw
Queen Maeve’s civilian name in The Boys is Maggie Shaw.
Maggie Shaw is the civilian identity of Queen Maeve, a veteran member of the Seven portrayed by Dominique McElligott. Maeve possesses superhuman strength, reflexes, and durability, and is marketed by Vought as one of its most powerful and recognizable heroes.
Before the series begins, Maeve has become disillusioned with the Seven’s corruption and the company’s manipulation of its heroes. Her history with Homelander, including their former relationship and her later relationship with Elena, adds a personal dimension to her resistance. Maeve’s growing willingness to oppose Vought becomes an important part of the show’s early seasons.
A frequent confusion comes from Annie January, the civilian name of Starlight. Donna January is not Maeve’s identity, while Clara Vought is not an established civilian name for either character. Maggie Shaw is the canonical name used for Queen Maeve in the television series.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026