Cassandra Peterson is best known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark—the iconic horror hostess with a wicked sense of humor, a sharp tongue, and unforgettable style. Debuting in the early 1980s, she turned late-night horror hosting into a pop-culture phenomenon, blending camp, comedy, and gothic glamour like no one else. Beyond Elvira, Peterson has enjoyed a long career as an actress, author, and entertainment icon, remaining a beloved figure for fans of horror and cult cinema around the world. 🖤🎬

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (official) actress Cassandra Peterson tells the story behind her mistress character. Also, Larry Potash's reaction to seeing her out of costume...🤯 Full interview: https://bit.ly/3AwyNdL | WGN Morning News

1.2K views · 32 reactions | In 1993 there was a small chance that Elvira could have become famous in the sitcom world! A show was greenlit and a pilot created for CBS called “The Elvira Show” but it wasn’t picked up. It now has a home on YouTube lol. #spookyseason #elvira #theelvirashow #elviramistressofthedark #90s #90stv #90ssitcom #90spopculture #90slife #90scomedy | The Retro Retake | Facebook

Cassandra Peterson on TikTok | Elvira Mistress Of The Dark Fans

Cassandra Peterson — also known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — grew up as a misfit kid with a bad perm, burn scars, and a mother who told her she’d never make it. Despite it all, she became a Las Vegas showgirl, a Groundling, a horror icon, and a beacon for weirdos everywhere. The “Martha Stewart of the Macabre” joins the latest episode of #TinfoilSwans to talk about her new cookbook, the cooking tip Vincent Price gave her, the advice she didn’t take from Elvis, and the power of entertaining

3.9K views · 120 reactions | Join us for a spirited interview with Cassandra Peterson (Elvira, “Mistress of the Dark”)! On S3E5 of Pop! Talk, Cassandra Peterson discusses favorite horror collectibles, The Beatles, Elvira's future, her newest book & more. https://bit.ly/3Es5kWY #Funko #PopTalk | Funko | Facebook