Claes Henrikson is a major character in the anime and manga series Gunslinger Girl. She is one of the cyborg assassins employed by the Social Welfare Agency in Italy. Once paired with her handler Raballo, she is left without a partner after his death and is mostly used for testing and research. Claes is known for her calm, introspective, and bookish nature, preferring reading, fishing, and gardening over combat. Her gentle personality sets her apart from the other girls in the series.