Maggie McFly
The cautious Irish matriarch of the McFly family line.
Maggie McFly is a character from the Back to the Future franchise, specifically appearing in Back to the Future Part III. She is portrayed by Lea Thompson, who also plays Lorraine Baines/McFly. Maggie is the wife of Seamus McFly and the paternal great-great-grandmother of Marty McFly. Maggie initially distrusts the "strange young man," but Seamus has a familiar feeling about him and believes helping him is the right thing to do. They have a son named William, who is Marty's great-grandfather.
Quick Facts
- Character role
- Paternal great-great-grandmother of Marty McFly
- Affiliation
- McFly family
- Spouse
- Seamus McFly
- First appears
- Back to the Future Part III
Lore & Background
When Marty McFly arrives in the Old West, he is taken in by the couple. Despite her reservations, Maggie allows Marty to stay, and Seamus's instinct to help the young man proves correct.
Reader's Guide
Her character is essential for establishing the family roots that lead to Marty's own existence.
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