Which figure is identified as the one who sought Jesus at night and helped after his crucifixion?

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Nicodemus is the figure who fits both actions. In John’s Gospel, he first comes to Jesus by night, asking questions and seeking understanding, which shows a discreet but sincere interest in who Jesus is. After the crucifixion, Nicodemus returns with a substantial amout of spices and helps prepare Jesus’ body for burial, acting alongside Joseph of Arimathea to place Jesus in the tomb. While Joseph provides the tomb, Nicodemus’ nighttime visit and his later willingness to assist in the burial illustrate a progression from cautious curiosity to active faith. The other figures don’t match both parts: Joseph of Arimathea is known for providing the tomb rather than for a nocturnal visit to Jesus, and Peter or Mary are associated with different moments in the story. So Nicodemus best fits the description of both seeking Jesus at night and helping after the crucifixion.