Maryann Forrester

 is a fictional character from "The Southern Vampire Mysteries" series of novels written by Charlaine Harris. The novels have been adapted into the popular HBO television series, True Blood, where the role of was played by actress Michelle Forbes. Maryann was a type of witch known as a Maenad and made a cameo appearance in the season one episode "To Love Is to Bury". In season two, she became much more prominent and was one of two central antagonists presented throughout the season. Maryann Forrester was responsible for creating a Dionysian cult, indoctrinating several key characters from the series including Tara Thornton.