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 a big bad, 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 Vampire Diaries novel, Klaus initially arrived in Mystic Falls as a powerful villain with the intention of lifting a curse that restricts his hybrid abilities. His arrival sparks conflicts with the Salvatore brothers, Elena Gilbert, and the supernatural community. 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 a TV Guide Award, and People's Choice Award, and receiving a Teen Choice Awards, MTV Millennial Awards nomination. His character development continued in The Originals, where Klaus moved to New Orleans and becomes involved in conflicts over family loyalty, political power, and personal redemption.