Character guide

John Carter

major

Also known as Captain Carter, Captain Jack Carter

A Confederate captain transported to Mars, becomes a warrior and leader.

Dejah Thoris

major

Also known as Princess Dejah Thoris, the divine Dejah Thoris

Princess of Helium, captured by Tharks, becomes John Carter's love interest.

Tars Tarkas

major

Also known as Tars Tarkas the Thark, the Thark

A noble Thark chieftain who befriends John Carter and seeks justice.

Sola

supporting

Also known as XV Sola

A kind Thark woman who cares for John Carter and reveals her secret past.

Kantos Kan

supporting

Also known as Kantos

A Heliumite warrior and air scout who aids John Carter in his quest.

Tal Hajus

supporting

Also known as the mighty Tal Hajus

Brutal Jeddak of the Tharks, ultimately slain by Tars Tarkas.

Sarkoja

supporting

A cruel and scheming Thark woman who opposes John Carter and Sola.

Woola

supporting

Also known as Woola the hound, my blessed old Woola

A loyal Martian calot (dog) who becomes John Carter's faithful companion.

Tardos Mors

supporting

Jeddak of Helium and grandfather of Dejah Thoris, a wise ruler.

Than Kosis

supporting

Also known as Kosis

Jeddak of Zodanga, father of Sab Than, a rival ruler.

Lorquas Ptomel

minor

A Thark chieftain who initially holds John Carter captive.

Sab Than

supporting

Also known as Sab

Prince of Zodanga who seeks to marry Dejah Thoris by force.

Zad

minor

A Thark warrior who challenges John Carter in combat.

Bar Comas

minor

A Thark warrior who participates in the arena battles.

Dak Kova

minor

Also known as old Dak Kova

A Warhoon chieftain who captures John Carter and Sola.

Mors Kajak

minor

Also known as Mors Kajak of Helium

Father of Dejah Thoris and a prince of Helium.

Captain James K. Powell

minor

Also known as Powell

A deceased Earth explorer whose diary reveals Martian history.