Marita Covarrubias
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Marita Covarrubias is a fictional character on the American science fiction television series The X-Files. She was initially introduced as an informant, leaking diplomatic information to FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder to aid his investigation of paranormal cases, dubbed X-Files. However, she was revealed to be an agent of the secretive Syndicate, although ultimately betraying that organization on several occasions. Introduced in the fourth season opener "Herrenvolk", the character remained a recurring presence until the series' finale, "The Truth".
Marita Covarrubias | |
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The X-Files character | |
First appearance | "Herrenvolk" |
Last appearance | "The Truth" |
Created by | Chris Carter |
Portrayed by | Laurie Holden |
In-universe information | |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | Special Representative to the Secretary-General of the United Nations |
Affiliated with | United Nations The Syndicate Alex Krycek The X-Files |
Duration | 1996-2000, 2002 |
Appearances |
The character of Marita Covarrubias was portrayed by Laurie Holden in all her appearances. She was introduced as a replacement for Steven Williams' character X, after the latter was killed by a Syndicate assassin. The character has received mixed criticism, being compared unfavorably to similar characters from the series.