Yorick is a character from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. He is a deceased court jester whose skull is famously unearthed by Hamlet in a graveyard scene. This moment prompts Hamlet to reflect on mortality and the inevitability of death, highlighting the play's themes of life, loss, and the passage of time. In the play, Yorick is remembered fondly by Hamlet, who recalls the jester's playful nature and the joy he brought to the court. Yorick's skull serves as a powerful symbol, reminding both Hamlet and the audience of the fleeting nature of life and the universal fate that awaits all individuals.