The Phantoms real name is Erik and He is just a few years younger then Madame Giry

 

He started out at a young age in a circus like atmosphere. He was made fun of and laughed at and wore a bag over his head. He first killed here.

 

Madame Giry brought him to live in the Opera House in the Catacombs.

 

He wrote the Opera Don Juan Triumphant

 

He also killed Joseph Buquet and Piangi

 

He is Christine Angel of Music and has taught her to sing