# Friar Thomas — Measure for Measure character guide

> Friar Thomas in Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Thomas tapster

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i-scene-iii

## Who they are

A friar who helps the Duke obtain his disguise.

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