King Lear's Fool is a character in William Shakespeare's play King Lear. He serves as the king's jester and provides comic relief while also offering profound insights. The Fool often speaks in riddles and songs, using humor to critique the actions of Lear and others around him. Despite his role as a jester, the Fool is one of the few characters who remains loyal to Lear throughout the play. He highlights the king's foolishness and the consequences of his decisions, ultimately revealing deeper truths about loyalty, madness, and the nature of wisdom.