Look forward to meeting an important Once Upon a Time character later this season: Snow White’s mother, who died when she was young.

TV Guide has learned that we’ll soon be introduced to Snow’s mother, who is set to appear in a special two-part episode later this season.

Showrunner Edward Kitsis reveals that her name is Eva, and that she has a “surprising connection” to a character we already know (but don’t they all?).

Considering that we’ve already become intimately acquainted with Regina’s mother Cora, it will be interesting to see Snow’s origin and as Kitsis explains, “the person who taught Snow White how to be Snow White.”

The episode will also feature Ginnifer Goodwin’s younger self Bailee Madison, who will appear as Young Snow.

It is worth noting that we have previously reported a casting notice for the show calling for a “Katerina,” who is described as, “40 years old, regal, beautiful and kind, with a big heart, and loved by her family, which is very close.” In the original news post we speculated that she was the mother of Sleeping Beauty, but perhaps this is the casting call for Snow’s mother?

This character will appear in episode 2×15, which matches up with the timing of Snow’s mother’s arrival.

Are you looking forward to seeing Snow White’s mother on Once Upon a Time?