Diaval — Maleficent Character Profile

About Diaval

Maleficent's loyal shapeshifting raven companion and trusted advisor.

Diaval — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Shapeshifting, Flight, Scouting, Loyalty, Combat

• Strength: 6.5/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Sam Riley

Appears in

Maleficent (2014)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Diaval — Alliance Trusted Companion — Maleficent (Angelina Jolie)

  Maleficent rescues and earns the loyalty of Diaval.

• Diaval — Conflict Antagonist — Stefan (Sharlto Copley)

  Diaval serves Maleficent, making him a direct enemy of Stefan's forces.

• Diaval — Conflict Rival Caretaker — Knotgrass (Imelda Staunton)

  Diaval and Maleficent compete with Knotgrass for Aurora's care.

• Diaval — Conflict Rival Caretaker — Flittle (Lesley Manville)

  Diaval's methods contrast with Flittle's incompetence.

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• Maleficent (Angelina Jolie)
• Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning)
• Knotgrass (Imelda Staunton)
• Stefan (Sharlto Copley)
• Young Stefan (Michael Higgins)
• Flittle (Lesley Manville)
• Shepherd (Jamie Sives)
• Advisor to King Henry (Angus Wright)
• Thistletwit (Juno Temple)
• Narrator (voice) (Janet McTeer)
• Advisor to King Henry (Oliver Maltman)
• Nobleman (Gary Cargill)