| Marley Rose | |
|---|---|
| Glee character | |
 Melissa Benoist as Marley Rose in Glee | |
| First appearance | "The New Rachel" (2012) |
| Last appearance | "New Directions" (2014) |
| Created by | Ryan Murphy Brad Falchuk Ian Brennan |
| Portrayed by | Melissa Benoist |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | High school student |
| Family | Millie Rose (mother) |
| Significant other | Jake Puckerman (former) Ryder Lynn (former) |
Marley Rose is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee. The character is portrayed by actress Melissa Benoist, and appeared in Glee since the premiere of the fourth season, "The New Rachel" first broadcast on September 13, 2012, up until the thirteenth episode of season five ("New Directions"). Marley is a shy, unambitious wallflower who is the daughter of McKinley High's cafeteria lady, and aspires to be a singer on radio rather than on Broadway.
The character was created by Ryan Murphy as a means to create a character that had the talent of Rachel Berry but a different personality and aspirations. Benoist auditioned for the role and immediately got the part, after impressing Murphy. While Benoist was praised for her performance, the character has received mixed to positive reviews from critics and fans alike with some critics praising Marley for her original storyline contrasting sharply to that of Rachel Berry's while others found her storylines to be lackluster.