<Li> Trained in psychiatry </Li> <P> Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, PhD) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics . The character was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, and first appeared in Batman: The Animated Series in September 1992 . She later appeared in DC Comics's Batman comic books, with the character's first comic book appearance in The Batman Adventures #12 (September 1993). </P> <P> Harley Quinn is a frequent accomplice and lover of the Joker, whom she met while working as a psychiatrist at Gotham City's Arkham Asylum, where the Joker was a patient . Her name is a play on the name "Harlequin", a character which originated in the commedia dell'arte . The character has teamed up with fellow villains Catwoman and Poison Ivy several times, the trio being known as the Gotham City Sirens . Poison Ivy is known to be a close friend, sometimes lover, and recurring ally of Harley . Since The New 52, she is now depicted as an antihero and has left her past as a supervillain behind . Harley Quinn has also been depicted as a member of the Suicide Squad . </P> <P> The character was originally voiced by Arleen Sorkin in various tie - ins to the DC animated universe . Since then, she has also been voiced by Hynden Walch and Tara Strong in either DC Animated Showcases or in various video games . In the Birds of Prey television series, she was portrayed by actress Mia Sara . The character made her live - action feature film debut in the 2016 film Suicide Squad, portrayed by Margot Robbie . </P>

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