Full Name: Marcus

Status: Vampire – Volturi

Date of Birth: 1000 BC (NM19)

Originally from: Volterra, Italy

Hair color: Black (NM21)

Eye color: Vampire burgundy

Height:

Physical description: Marcus has very pale skin that is almost translucent. It’s similar to onion skin. His hair is very long and jet black. When he moves, it appears as if he is floating. (NM21)


Special Talents: Can see relationships. (NM21) (PC10)

Occupation:

Family members: Leader of the Volturi along with Caius and Aro.

Personal history: One of three vampires in Italy who live what Edward described as a very civilized and educated lifestyle. Carlisle found them while on his own search for the truth behind his nature. The Italian vampires tried to cure Carlisle of “his aversion to his natural food source,” but they failed. Their likeness was depicted in several painting by Solimena.(TW16)

Marcus lost his mate in a battle. That loss, over the centuries, turned him into the apathetic zombie he is today. (PC10)

When Marcus first encounters Bella and Edward, he is surprised by the intensity of their relationship. He shares this information with Aro mentally and never utters a single word. (NM21)

Portrayed in the films by: Christopher Heyerdahl