# Lord Darlington — Lady Windermere’s Fan character guide

> Lord Darlington in Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Darlington, Lord Darlington Smiling, Lord Darlington Lady Windermere, Lord Darlington C. Exit Parker, Lord Darlington R.C., Cecil Graham Darlington

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i

## Who they are

A witty bachelor who adores his friend's wife from a careful distance, waiting for the moment her faith in marriage cracks — and then offering to catch her.

## Relationships

### [Lady Windermere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lady_windermere)

_romantic_

A persistent suitor who tries to tempt her into leaving her husband, creating romantic tension.

### [Lord Windermere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lord_windermere)

_rivalry_

Lord Darlington openly challenges Lord Windermere's marriage and tries to win Lady Windermere's affections.

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