As someone who identifies in the LGBTQ community, I often search to find characters in the media that I relate too. Queer women characters are often difficult to find in extremely popular medias and especially characters that are around my age. Representation in the media is extremely important for the LGBTQ community. Though queer women characters are few and far in between, here are some of my favorite badass queer women characters.

SPOILERS AHEAD FOR VARIOUS SHOWS.

1. Alex Danvers

Alex Danvers is featured in DC’s "Supergirl." Alex is Kara Danvers sister, Kara just so happens to be Supergirl. Alex came out in season 2 of Supergirl and she identifies as a lesbian. Alex’s coming out arc was one of the most realistic portrayals that I have seen. Alex was briefly engaged to Maggie Sawyer who worked as an NYPD officer. Alex Danvers does not possess superhero abilities in the show, but she still is one badass character.

2. Lexa

Lexa was introduced in the second season of the CW show “The 100.” Lexa was a badass commander of the 13 clans in the show. Lexa identified as a lesbian in the show, and her relationship with Clarke Griffin was one of the most talked about couples. Lexa was shockingly killed off in season three, which then sparked a whole movement known in the queer community as “LGBT Fans Deserve Better”. Lexa’s death has created some of the most important fundraisers and cons for better LGBT representation.

3. Santana Lopez

Santana Lopez is from the hit show, "Glee." Santana Lopez was the first queer woman character I had seen on a television show. Santana Lopez was one of the top cheerleaders at McKinley High. Santana overcame many difficulties with her sexuality in the show. Santana never let anyone bully her for her sexuality and she stood up for who she was. Santana identified as a lesbian, and ended up marrying her high school sweetheart Brittany Pierce in the final season of the show.

4. Callie Torres

Callie Torres was featured on the show, "Grey’s Anatomy." Callie who was introduced as a senior orthopedic resident, eventually became an attending orthopedic surgeon. What’s more badass than a surgeon? Callie was a canon bisexual character with partners from George O’Malley to Arizona Robbins. Callie like Santana faced many hardships with her family because of her sexual orientation, but Callie always stayed true to herself.

5. Poussey Washington

Poussey Washington was one of the most beloved on Netflix’s, “Orange Is the New Black.” Poussey was someone that all the viewers felt for and wanted the very best for. Poussey’s death was one of the most heartbreaking scenes I’ve ever seen. Poussey identified as a lesbian in the show and had newer relationship with Brooke SoSo before her death. Poussey was one of the best characters on the show.

6. Dana Fairbanks

Dana Fairbanks identified as a lesbian on HBO’s show, “The L Word.” Dana Fairbanks was on a road to playing professional tennis, but she was also hiding a secret. Dana was afraid to come out in fear of her tennis career and her family’s views on the LGBT community. Dana despite being told otherwise came out and showed extreme bravery. Sadly, throughout the third season she became diagnosed with breast cancer and passed away. Dana was celebrated and never forgotten by her friends during the remaining seasons of the show.

7. Waverly Earp

Waverly Earp is a character on Syfy’s, “Wynonna Earp”. Waverly doesn’t possess any supernatural ability like some of the surrounding characters, but she makes up for that in bravery. Waverly is always ready to be front in center no matter what type of demon or supernatural creature tries to come at her. Waverly is identified as bisexual in the show and her relationship with cop, Nicole Haught has become one of the most talked about LGBT couples online.

8. Nomi Marks

Nomi Marks is one of the few transgender lesbians portrayed in television. Nomi Marks character is featured on the Netflix show "Sense8." "Sense8" is another supernatural show that follows a group of people who are strangers who become emotionally and mentally connected. Nomi Marks is always extremely proud of her sexuality and her relationship with her fiancée Amanita.

9. Rosa Diaz

Rosa Diaz is a featured character on the show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" is a comedy about a group of colleagues and friends who work in a police precinct in New York. Rosa Diaz is often times viewed as a scary and intimidating character, but everyone knows she has a soft spot for all her colleagues who are her family. Rosa recently came out as bisexual in the latest episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

10. Kat Edison

Kat Edison came out in the first season of FreeForm’s, “The Bold Type.” "The Bold Type" follows three friends who work at Scarlett magazine in New York and there struggles as young women. Kat Edison begins to figure out her sexuality when she meets a lesbian, Muslim, photographer, Adena El Amin for one of her stories. Kat is supported by her friends during her coming out process and it shows the real power of friendship.