Malcolm Reynolds
| Malcolm Reynolds | |
|---|---|
| Firefly character | |
Nathan Fillion as Malcolm Reynolds | |
| First appearance | "Serenity" (2002) |
| Last appearance | Serenity (2005) |
| Created by | Joss Whedon |
| Portrayed by | Nathan Fillion |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | Mal, Captain, Captain Tight Pants (Kaylee) |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Captain of Serenity |
| Spouse | "Saffron" |
| Relatives | Maude Reynolds (mother) |
| Homeworld | Shadow |
Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Firefly franchise. Mal is played by actor Nathan Fillion in the 2002 TV series Firefly and the 2005 film Serenity. In the series, Mal is a former Browncoat sergeant and the captain of the "Firefly-class" spaceship Serenity. The character was named at No. 18 in TV Guide's Greatest Sci-Fi Legends list in 2004.