Bree Tanner

"How can you stand it? I want her."

- Bree, about Bella Swan

Bree Tanner was turned by Victoria as part of her newborn vampire army to avenge James' death in Eclipse. This army ravaged Seattle, killing many under the guise of a serial killer. Bree never saw Victoria, as her "assistant", Riley, was the one who told the newborns what to do.

During the battle, she surrendered herself to Carlisle Cullen, who planned to spare her life. Before the Volturi came, Bree tried extremely hard to resist Bella's blood, trying to adapt to Carlisle's way of life. However, she was killed by Felix on Jane's orders for breaking the Volturi's laws, though only after being tortured by Jane herself.

On March 30, 2010, Stephenie Meyer revealed she had completed and planned to release a novella about Bree titled The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.

Personality and traits
Bree was described as beautiful and slender, with short, dark hair to her chin. She possessed the glowing, blood red eyes, indicative of a newborn vampire. Bree's screams were described as being a high, shrill voice.

Film portrayal
In the film Eclipse, Bree will be portrayed by Canadian actress Jodelle Ferland.Eclipse is the 3rd book in the twilight series.

Appearances

 * Eclipse
 * Eclipse film

Etymology
Bree is derived from Irish brígh meaning "power, high". Sometimes Bree is short for Brianna, derived from the male form Brian and meaning "brave and strong.". This might refer to the fact she is turned into a vampire by Victoria to join her army of newborns.