| Malcolm | |
|---|---|
| Macbeth character | |
| Created by | William Shakespeare |
| Based on | Malcolm III of Scotland |
| In-universe information | |
| Family | King Duncan, father Donalbain, younger brother |
Malcolm is a character in William Shakespeare's Macbeth (c. 1603–1607). The character is based on the historical king Malcolm III of Scotland, and is derived largely from the account in Holinshed's Chronicles (1587), a history of Britain. He is the elder son of King Duncan, the heir to the throne, and brother to Donalbain.[1] In the end, he regains the throne after mustering support to overthrow Macbeth.