Lawrence Talbot is a fictional character from the 1941 film The Wolf Man, created by screenwriter Curt Siodmak. He is portrayed as a nobleman who returns to his ancestral home in Wales after the death of his brother. During his visit, he becomes cursed and transforms into a werewolf after being bitten by one. The character of Lawrence Talbot is often associated with themes of duality and the struggle between human nature and monstrous instincts. His tragic story explores the consequences of the curse, leading to a battle between his humanity and the beast within him.