Mia Winters is a significant character within the Resident Evil franchise, making her debut in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. She is introduced as the wife of Ethan Winters, who becomes the protagonist searching for her. Mia’s story is one fraught with tragedy and horror as she finds herself kidnapped by the Baker family. It is soon revealed that she has been involved with a bioweapons project connected to a mysterious substance called Mold, which grants her extraordinary resilience, allowing her to survive injuries that would have killed others. Throughout the storyline, Mia grapples with her deteriorating mental state due to the influence of Eveline, a young girl imbued with the powers of Mold. These events put her marriage to Ethan to the ultimate test, pushing him to confront the monstrous threats stemming from Mia's involvement and the tragic circumstances they face together. Developer Capcom presents Mia as a complicated figure; torn between compassion for Ethan and the terrifying influence of her past decisions, hinting at an inner conflict that resonates throughout the narrative. As the series evolves, Mia continues to be explored in depth, showcasing her journey towards redemption alongside Ethan amidst the chaos of a world filled with bioweapon horrors. While she starts as a victim, she morphs into a fighter who must come to terms with her destiny, highlighting her evolution as a character across the different games.