Abigail

"Some people will stop at nothing to destroy the happiness of others."

- Abigail to Prince James

Princess Abigail is a recurring character on Once Upon a Time. She makes her début in the third episode of the first season. She is portrayed by guest star Anastasia Griffith, and is the fairytale counterpart of Kathryn Nolan.

Abigail is the princess of a foreign land; the daughter of King Midas and the ex-fiancée of Prince James.

Season One
Prior to her betrothal to Prince James, Abigail was engaged to a knight named Frederick. However, Frederick was turned into a gold statue while protecting her father, King Midas. She tried everything to free him of her father's curse, though to no sucess.

Later, James slays a dragon that had been terrorizing Midas's kingdom and Midas gives Abigail's hand in marriage as a reward, as well as to unite his and King George's kingdoms. She goes along with it, even though she has no feelings for him. She is next seen riding in a coach with James as they make their way through the woods. She is constantly complaining about the bumpy ride and how they should have taken the Troll Road.

They come to a tree blocking the road and Prince James gets out to help his men move it, but realizes that it's been cut down. Meanwhile, a thief reaches into the coach, steals a package of jewels, and rides off. The princess begins frantically screaming. When Prince James hears her cry, he goes after the thief.

Some time later, she arrives at George's kingdom and captures James as he is running away from George's guards. She reveals that she knows about Snow White and that she, too, is in love someone else. She enlists the prince's help and shows him Frederick. Seeing her desperation, James agrees to help restore her love, by getting the magic waters of Lake Nostros.

After James successfully defeats the siren, she pours the water over Frederick's head. He becomes human again and the couple reunites. As thanks for James' selfless act, they provide him with provisions for his journey to find Snow White. However, Abigail warns him of George's wrath before they part ways.

Trivia

 * In the myth of King Midas, he accidentally turns his daughter to a gold statue, which only can be cured with running water. In some versions, her name was Marygold or Marigold.
 * The name Abigail means "father's joy," which King Midas meant when he said she was worth more than gold.
 * King David of the Bible--alluding to David Nolan--also had a second wife named Abigail.

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