Pistol
Pistol, fictional character, one of the sidekicks of Falstaff, who appears in Henry IV, parts 1 (written c. 1596β97) and 2 (written c. 1597β98); Henry V (first performed 1599); and The Merry Wives of Windsor (written between 1597 and 1601).
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper.
Citation Information
Article Title:
Pistol
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
02 October 2026
Access Date:
November 13, 2026