Christa Päffgen (October 16, 1938? - July 18, 1988) was a German singer-songwriter, fashion model, actress, keyboard player and Warhol Superstar, best known by her pseudonym Nico.

As a musician, she is remembered for both her time in The Velvet Underground and her solo work.

Nico is a Romanian singer. She will representRomania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008.

There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Nico was a model, actress, singer, and songwriter, releasing six solo albums after her departure from the Velvet Underground. She was born in Germany, but later moved to New York to pursue acting. She eventually became part of Andy Warhol’s infamous “Superstar” clique and began singing. She played a prominent role in The Velvet Underground ’s early success, and though she was never officially a member of the band, she was a major contribut