Benevolent Fairies

Stories have been told about sprites and little people for generations, but fairies are one of the most famous.

A recurring theme in the fantasy, family and comedy genres, Benevolent Fairies are heroes and heroines who are fairies or humans who take the form of them.

Long ago, stories often told of malevolent fairies who lured people to their doom and mischievous fairies that played nasty pranks on mortals and animals. But as stories evolved, fairies became more benevolent beings who help heroes and grant people's wishes. One of the most famous of Benevolent Fairies are Fairy Godmothers featured in classic fairy tales who help princesses find their happily ever after.

Benevolent Fairies are often portrayed as princesses, nurturers, healers, warriors, child savers, sidekicks, rulers, and wise teachers. They are often characterized by their exploratory nature, playful ways, and keen sense of right and wrong.

While they can be shy, naive, spoiled, temperamental, manipulative, selfish, reckless, and often get into mischief, they're often kind, loving, optimistic, funny, sympathetic, daring, fearless, and wise.

Tinker Bell, Crysta, and the Tooth Fairy are three of the most potent examples.

Whether they're guiding lost children to their homes or protecting forests from dying out, these are the winged wonders that people wouldn't mind flying around in their gardens.

Disney

 * Tinker Bell
 * Iridessa
 * Fawn
 * Rosetta
 * Periwinkle
 * Queen Clarion
 * The Fairy Godmother (Cinderella)
 * Flora, Fauna and Merryweather (Sleeping Beauty)

Film

 * Crysta (FernGully: The Last Rainforest)
 * Fairy Princess Willow (Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King)
 * The Fairies (Pan's Labyrinth)

Winx Club

 * Bloom
 * Musa

Pokemon

 * Togepi

Literature

 * Tinker Bell
 * The Fairy Godmother