The Waterbearer is a title given to champions by the Lady of the Lake. There have been several throughout history, each granted access from our world into the extra-dimensional Secret Sea. Most recently the mantle was taken up by Aquaman. The Thirst is the Waterbearer's dark reflection of self, an evil counterpart who gains strength every time the water is used with the intent to harm another. The Waterbearer concept was created by Rick Veitch and Yvel Guichet, first appearing in Aquaman (Volume 6) #1. (2003)