Who is Stefan in Maleficent?

Ambitious human who betrays Maleficent to become king, driven by greed.

Who plays Stefan in Maleficent?

Stefan is played by Sharlto Copley.

Stefan's abilities include swordsmanship, political manipulation, strategic planning, ambition, deception.

Stefan has 5 mapped relationships in Maleficent. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Villain
Species: Human
Abilities: Swordsmanship, Political manipulation, Strategic planning, Ambition, Deception

Stefan — Romantic Past Lovers — Maleficent (Angelina Jolie)
Childhood romance that fades as Stefan's ambition grows.
Stefan — Power Political Successor — King Henry (Kenneth Cranham)
Henry's decree sets the stage for Stefan's rise to power.
Stefan — Conflict Antagonist — Diaval (Sam Riley)
Diaval serves Maleficent, making him a direct enemy of Stefan's forces.
Stefan — Conflict Oppressor — Knotgrass (Imelda Staunton)
Stefan forces Knotgrass and the other pixies into hiding.
Stefan — Conflict Oppressor — Flittle (Lesley Manville)
Stefan commands Flittle to conceal Aurora's existence.