Charlotte Drake (also known as Charlotte DiLaurentis) is a fictional character created by I. Marlene King for the American television series Pretty Little Liars and its spin-off web series Pretty Dirty Secrets. During the sixth season, Charlotte is revealed to be Alison's cousin and adoptive sister. After being unmasked as "A", Drake revealed she was assigned male at birth as "Charles DiLaurentis" and underwent gender reassignment surgery in her youth. Drake was eventually murdered by Mona Vanderwaal. Charlotte is portrayed by Vanessa Ray.