Aaron Coady (born November 28, 1981), better known by his stage name Sharon Needles, is an American drag performer and recording artist. A self-described "stupid genius, reviled sweetheart, and PBR princess," Needles rose to prominence on the fourth season of the Logo reality competition series, RuPaul's Drag Race where he quickly became a fan favorite and was subsequently crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" in April 2012.