<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> 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>
is harley quinn a superhero or a villain
is harley quinn a superhero or a villain
now depicted as an antihero and has left her past as a supervillain behind
now depicted as an antihero and has left her past as a supervillain behind