CD Projekt Red have confirmed that Ciri, the ashen haired girl will be playable in the upcoming Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.

While you won't be able to play as her all the time, you will get to do so in order to experience more of the story. They have also released a little more back story to the character and why she is being sought by Geralt and the Wild Hunt

Alone in a world set out to kill the weak, Geralt of Rivia, a wandering monster slayer, is embarking on a journey that will redefine everything. Ciri, the ashen-haired girl from an ancient prophecy, is a descendant in a long lost elven blood lineage. The girl is a living and highly volatile weapon capable of both destroying and healing the fragile world she currently inhabits. Emotionally connected to Geralt, the girl is pursued by the titular Wild Hunt, a cavalcade of ghastly riders capable of unspeakable destruction, and by the mighty Empire of Nilfgaard, the most powerful political entity in the entire world. Every choice the player makes will resonate with dire consequences. The world is yours to explore and Ciri is somewhere out there, fighting her own demons.

Look for the game when it releases in May