Lady Catherine de Bourgh is a character that appears in Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice." Lady Catherine is a wealthy and influential noblewoman who is related to the novel's protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, through her aunt, Lady Catherine's sister. Lady Catherine is known for her haughty demeanor and her tendency to meddle in the lives of those around her, particularly in the romantic affairs of Elizabeth and her nephew, Mr. Darcy. "Pride and Prejudice" was first published in 1813 and is considered one of Austen's most popular and enduring works.