Carly Corinthos is a prominent and often controversial character from the ABC soap opera General Hospital, first introduced in 1996 and currently portrayed by Laura Wright since 2005. The illegitimate daughter of Bobbie Spencer, Carly debuted as a "love to hate" figure, driven by revenge for her difficult upbringing, famously seducing her mother's husband, Dr. Tony Jones. Over the years, played by Sarah Joy Brown (1996-2001) and Tamara Braun (2001-2005) before Wright, her character evolved from a "duplicitous vixen" to a romantic heroine and a powerful businesswoman.

Carly became one of the show's most vital characters, forming a beloved "supercouple" with mobster Sonny Corinthos and a steadfast friendship with Jason Morgan. Her intense vendettas, including her quest for revenge against Bobbie and her near-lethal conflict with A.J. Quartermaine—the biological father of her son Michael—remain iconic and controversial plots. Actresses Sarah Brown and Laura Wright have both earned Daytime Emmy Awards for their compelling portrayals of Carly, cementing her status as a fan-favorite.