Queen Matilda of Boulogne (1105 – May 3, 1152) was the wife of Stephen of England.
She also became the Countess of Boulogne when her father died in 1125.
Matilda was born in Boulogne, France. She was the daughter of Eustace III of Boulogne and Mary of Scotland. Matilda's mother, Mary, was the daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland and Saint Margaret of Scotland.
Matilda married Stephen I of England in 1125. They were deeply in love until two of their children died Baldwin and Matilda.
Matilda died at Hedingham Castle, Essex, England. She was buried in Faversham Abbey.
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