Martha the Reindeer was a beloved character from the 1990s children's television series "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". She was a kind and gentle female reindeer who was always looking out for Rudolph, even though he was often teased and bullied by the other reindeer. Martha played a crucial role in the story, helping Rudolph realize his potential and ultimately saving Christmas. Martha the Reindeer's name was originally inspired by Martha Stewart, an American television personality and entrepreneur.