Lightning (birth name: Claire Farron) is a resident of the artificial world of Cocoon. After her sister Serah is declared an enemy of Cocoon, Lightning attempts to save her and is chosen by divine powers to destroy Cocoon. She is determined, concentrated, and independent. Initially, she is cold and standoffish, distancing herself from her companions. Her companions are Sazh, Snow, Vanille, Hope, and Fang. Her gunblade is called the Blazedire Sabre.