Klaus Mikaelson

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Niklaus "Klaus" Mikaelson is a fictional character from the novel The Vampire Diaries and the American television show by the same name, first appearing in The Vampire Diaries: Dark Reunion: Volume IV (1992) as the primary antagonist, and the first known hybrid of an Original vampire and a werewolf. Created by L. J. Smith and adapted by Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson, the character was portrayed by the British actor Joseph Morgan across The Vampire Diaries Universe. In the novel, Klaus arrives in Mystic Falls seeking to lift a curse that restricts his hybrid abilities, bringing him into conflict with Damon and Stefan and Elena Gilbert. Klaus is portrayed as a fearsome and ruthless vampire who is emotionally damaged due to physical abuse by his stepfather, Mikael. Klaus is the father of Hope Mikaelson and adoptive father of Marcel Gerard and later in the television series, had a brief relationship with Hayley Marshall. Morgan received positive reviews for his portrayal of Klaus, winning...

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