Maria Cumani Quasimodo (20 May 1908 - 22 November 1995) was an Italian actress and dancer.

Born Maria Cumani in Milan, she studied dance under Jia Ruskaja.

[1] In 1936, she became the companion of the poet Salvatore Quasimodo, with whom she had a son, Alessandro.

[2] In the meanwhile, Cumani Quasimodo started a double career as a choreographer and a stage and film character actress.

[1] Shortly before her death, she released an autobiography, L'arte del silenzio, which particularly focuses on her years alongside Salvatore Quasimodo.