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Hawk Moth (Miraculous)

Hawk Moth is the supervillain alter ego of Gabriel Agreste in *Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hawk Moth is the supervillain alter ego of Gabriel Agreste in *Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir*. He uses the Butterfly Miraculous and its kwami, Nooroo, to create akumas and turn emotionally vulnerable people into supervillains. His main objective is to obtain Ladybug’s and Cat Noir’s Miraculouses and use their combined power to fulfil his personal goal.

Character overview

Hawk Moth is the masked antagonist of *Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir* and the secret identity of Gabriel Agreste. He is portrayed as a wealthy fashion designer who hides his villainous activities behind a public image of respectability.

Powers and abilities

Hawk Moth’s main power is akumatization, which allows him to corrupt butterflies into akumas and use them to create supervillains. He also has the Butterfly Miraculous’s power of Transmission and uses a sword stick as his weapon.

Motivations

The character’s actions are driven by a personal goal connected to his family and his desire for extraordinary power. Multiple sources describe his plan as centered on obtaining the Miraculouses of Ladybug and Cat Noir to achieve a wish.

Role in the series

Hawk Moth serves as the central recurring enemy behind many of the show’s conflicts. He creates supervillains from ordinary civilians, making him the main source of danger faced by Ladybug and Cat Noir.

Key facts

  • Hawk Moth is Gabriel Agreste’s villain identity in the animated series.
  • He uses the Butterfly Miraculous to create akumas, corrupted butterflies that can possess objects and empower people.
  • He targets people experiencing strong negative emotions and offers them powers in exchange for service.
  • His long-term objective is to take Ladybug’s and Cat Noir’s Miraculouses.
  • The character is presented as a wealthy fashion designer living a secret double life in Paris.
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Canadian context

The character is part of a French-produced animated series that has been broadcast and discussed widely in Canada, especially among audiences of children’s and family animation.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hawk Moth?
Hawk Moth is the supervillain alter ego of Gabriel Agreste in *Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir*.
What Miraculous does Hawk Moth use?
He uses the Butterfly Miraculous, associated with the kwami Nooroo.
What is Hawk Moth’s power?
His main power is akumatization, which lets him create akumas and turn people into supervillains.
What does Hawk Moth want?
He wants to obtain Ladybug’s and Cat Noir’s Miraculouses and use their combined power to fulfil his wish.
What is Hawk Moth called in French?
He is called Le Papillon in the French version, which means “The Butterfly”.

References

  1. Miraculous Ladybug — https://www.miraculousladybug.com/characters/hawk-moth/
    Supports: Official character page naming Gabriel Agreste as Hawk Moth, describing his Butterfly Miraculous, kwami Nooroo, power of Transmission, sword stick, and goal.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miraculous:_Tales_of_Ladybug_&_Cat_Noir
    Supports: Series overview identifying Hawk Moth as the main antagonist who creates supervillains.
  3. Miraculous Ladybug Wiki (Fandom) — https://miraculousladybug.fandom.com/wiki/Gabriel_Agreste
    Supports: Alias Le Papillon, main villain role, Butterfly Miraculous use, akumatization, and motivation tied to his wife.
  4. Villains Wiki (Fandom) — https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Hawk_Moth_(Miraculous_Ladybug)
    Supports: Character role as the main antagonist and creator of akumas; desire for Ladybug’s and Cat Noir’s Miraculouses.