# Tybalt — Romeo and Juliet character guide

> Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Enter Tybalt, The fiery Tybalt, stout Tybalt, the furious Tybalt, Tybalt Boy, that Tybalt, Nurse O Tybalt, Nurse Tybalt

**First appearance:** 0003-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

Juliet's hot-tempered cousin, who despises the Montagues and kills Mercutio.

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