James Moriarty

James Moriarty was the arch-enemy of Sherlock Holmes.

Biography
In order to investigate Maupertuis, Moriarty used the alias O'Connor and donned a Ginger wig as part of his disguise. He also wrote a paper on the mathematics of folding higher dimensions. (PROSE: All-Consuming Fire) Moriarty died in 1893. (PROSE: The Found World)

Contradicting other accounts, Moriarty also seemed to exist in the Land of Fiction, suggesting he was a fictional character. (COMIC: Character Assassin)

Behind the scenes
In 2010, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the BBC Wales series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock. Steve Thompson is the third main writer of the series. In their version, "Jim" Moriarty, played by, is a recurring character, featuring in the series finales of both seasons so far.