# Merlin — A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court character guide

> Merlin in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** old Merlin, Brer Merlin, Now old Merlin, John W. Merlin

**First appearance:** 0003-i-camelot

## Who they are

The court magician who becomes Hank's rival and chief antagonist in the medieval world.

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