Noel

Noel was #4 in the Organization during Teresa's time, however was demoted to #5 after Priscilla joined. She was very outspoken and tomboyish. She was very good friends with fellow Claymore Sophia.

Appearance
Noel has short, spiky hair, emphasizing her tomboyish attitude. She wears the standard Claymore uniform.

Employment as a Claymore
Noel and Sophia used to vie for the #3 rank. Though the two were almost identical in power, their fighting styles are significantly different. Because of her extraordinary agility she earned the title Stormwind Noel.

Hunt for Teresa
Noel was sent to assassinate Teresa along with Priscilla, Irene and Sophia. She was informed of this, as well as her demotion, after eliminating a Yoma hive with Sophia. She and Sophia came close to fighting over who had killed most Yoma, Noel saying she had killed seven and Sophia had killed six. When she first encountered Priscilla, she grew angry at the fact that a novice excelled her and tried to attack her. At seeing the number of Yoma she killed, however, she grew to fear her.

They found Teresa and Noel attacked from the air, using her agility and high speed. She ended up being kicked and later, cut down by Teresa. After Priscilla went berserk, she followed Irene to the battleground. Noel feared that Priscilla might awaken and often consulted her for her opinion. When Priscilla did awaken and killed Teresa, Noel and Sophia attempted to attack her. They managed to sever an arm, which was almost instantly reattached and resulted in both their deaths. In the anime, both Noel and Sophia's deaths are bloodier, and they are killed before slicing Priscilla's arm off.

Personality
Noel is outspoken, easily angered and tomboyish. She can be compared to Helen, since their personalities are so similar. Noel is more controlled and rule-abiding than Helen, however.

Abilities
Incredible Agility and Speed: Her defining attribute is her agility and speed combined to kill multiple targets. This ability contrasts somewhat with her personality, like Sophia.

Sophia
Noel and Sophia seem to be very close friends, though they constantly are at odds with who is the most powerful. Their squabbles are rather more like sibling rivalry than actual hate though. Their personalities and abilities are very different, though they get along very well. They can be compared to the relationship shared by Helen and Deneve.

Irene
Noel hinted at knowing Irene before the attack on Teresa. She respects her for her Quicksword ability, saying her higher rank is 'unquestionable'.

Priscilla
Noel at first despised her and scorned her for being so young and yet so highly ranked. When she saw the extent of her powers, however, she lost all scorn and began to actually fear her.

Etymology
Noel is the French word for 'Christmas'. The feminine form of the name is spelt Noelle. The fact that the male form is used may allude to her boyish personality.

Behind the Scenes

 * Noel's Japanese voice actor is Junko Takeuchi and her English voice actor is Leah Clark.
 * There seems to be some confusion concerning Noel's Claymore Symbol. In the anime & manga, her symbol is clearly shown to be similar to Teresa's with two indents toward the center at the top. However, on the official manga website, Noel has been credited with a symbol that was worn on a previously established unnamed claymore who was part of Teresa's execution party.

Appearances

 * Claymore Manga Chapter 18
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 19
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 20
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 21
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 22
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 23
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 24
 * Claymore Anime Episode 7
 * Claymore Anime Episode 8