<Tr> <Th> Gender </Th> <Td> Sexless (female pronouns used) </Td> </Tr> <P> Garnet is a fictional character from the animated series Steven Universe, created by Rebecca Sugar . She is a "gem", a fictional alien being that exists as a magical gemstone projecting a holographic body . Garnet is a "fusion gem"--i.e., two gemstones combining personalities and appearances as one shared holographic body--formed by two Gems named Ruby and Sapphire; they chose to remain permanently fused out of love for each other . </P> <P> Garnet is voiced by Estelle, a performance that has seen a positive reception . Garnet is frequently praised for being a depiction of a positive lesbian relationship . </P> <P> Leader of the Crystal Gems, the group of Gems that protect humanity and the Earth from danger, in the absence of Steven's mother Rose Quartz, Garnet is initially presented as stoic and unfeeling but pragmatic and capable . The show's writers have described Garnet as characterized by great self - confidence; they represent this in their writing of the character through the fact that she never asks questions . Eric Thurm of The A.V. Club described Garnet as "initially the most reticent, distant, and simply alien" of the Crystal Gems . Garnet took on the role of this group's de facto leader, appearing relatively distant as she rarely speaks out . As the story of Steven Universe progresses, however, she becomes more relatable . Writing for Minnesota Daily, Cecilia Mazumdar Stanger pointed out that Garnet is far from a perfect leader and can make mistakes . </P>

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