Fictional character, elder brother of Sherlock Holmes
For other uses, see Mycroft (disambiguation).
This article is about the character. For the novel, see Mycroft Holmes (novel).
Fictional character
Mycroft Holmes
Sherlock Holmes character
as depicted by Sidney Paget in the Strand Magazine in 1893
First appearance
"The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter" (1893)
Last appearance
"The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" (1908)
Created by
Arthur Conan Doyle
In-universe information
Gender
Male
Occupation
Government official
Family
Sherlock Holmes (brother)
Nationality
British
Mycroft Holmes is a fictional character appearing in stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from 1893 to 1908.[1] The elder brother (by seven years) of detective Sherlock Holmes, he is a government official and a founding member of the Diogenes Club. Mycroft is described as having abilities of deduction and knowledge exceeding even those of his brother, though their practical use is limited by his dislike of fieldwork.[2]
The character has been adapted many times in literature and media, including television series, films, radio, and comics. He is popular in culture, being mentioned by many works, referencing his job, personality, or his relationship with Sherlock Holmes.
^Smith 2014, pp. 30–31.
^Cawthorne, Nigel (2011). A Brief History of Sherlock Holmes. Running Press. pp. 202–203. ISBN 978-0762444083.
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