Arthur — The Mists of Avalon Character Profile

About Arthur

The destined king of Britain, son of Igraine and a rebel lord. Raised alongside Morgaine, he is trained by a chief Druid and receives the enchanted sword in exchange for political compromise with Avalon. He unites the region against invaders but faces marital strife and succession crises. He is fatally wounded by his own son and dies in Morgaine's arms.

Character Facts

Played by

Edward Atterton

Appears in

The Mists of Avalon (2001)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (6)

• Arthur — Family Half Brother — Morgaine (Julianna Margulies)

  Arthur and Morgaine are half-siblings

• Arthur — Professional Advisor — Merlin (Michael Byrne)

  Merlin is the advisor and mentor to Arthur, guiding him in his quest to bring order and Christianity to the land.

• Arthur — Family Son — Mordred (Hans Matheson)

  Mordred is the son of Arthur and Morgaine, born from a forbidden union.

• Arthur — Family Mother — Igraine (Caroline Goodall)

  Igraine is Arthur's mother

• Arthur — Alliance Trusted Knight — Lancelot (Michael Vartan)

  Arthur considers Lancelot one of his most trusted knights

• Arthur — Family Half Sister — Morgause (Joan Allen)

  Morgause is Arthur's half-sister

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