# Falstaff — Henry IV, Part I character guide

> Falstaff in Henry IV, Part I by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Jack, old Jack, lean Jack, sweet Jack Falstaff, Sir John, Sir John Paunch

**First appearance:** 0000-henry-iv-part-i

## Who they are

A fat, witty, and cowardly knight who is Prince Hal's companion.

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