---
title: superclass
framework: objectivec
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: objectivec/nsobjectprotocol/superclass
---

# superclass

Returns the class object for the receiver’s superclass.

## Declaration

```swift
var superclass: AnyClass? { get }
```

## Return Value

Return Value The class object for the receiver’s superclass.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [superclass()](objectivec/nsobject-swift.class/superclass().md)