# Malvolio — Twelfth Night character guide

> Malvolio in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Count Malvolio, Malvolio Sir, Malvolio Madam, Enter Malvolio, Malvolio Fool, Malvolio Ay, Malvolio M, Malvolio M⁠—Malvolio, Malvolio Lady, Malvolio Mistress Mary, Monsieur Malvolio, Exit Malvolio, Yond gull Malvolio, Sir Topas, good Sir Topas, Topas, Malvolio the lunatic

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

## Who they are

Olivia's pompous steward who is tricked into believing Olivia loves him.

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