# Maria — Twelfth Night character guide

> Maria in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Maria Sir, Maria Sir Toby, Maria Sweet Sir Toby, Maria Ay, Maria O Lord, Maria Madam, Maria Ass, Maria Peace, Good Maria, Exit Maria, Mary, good Mistress Mary, Marian

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

## Who they are

Olivia's clever waiting-gentlewoman who devises the plot against Malvolio.

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