Character guide

Prince Hal

major

Also known as Harry, Henry Percy, Harry Monmouth, sweet Hal, gentle Harry Percy, young Harry, good Prince Hal

The wild Prince of Wales who associates with Falstaff and later redeems himself.

Hotspur

major

Also known as Harry Percy, Lord Percy, Lord Harry Percy, Hotspur Revolted Mortimer

A fiery nobleman leading the rebellion against King Henry IV.

Falstaff

major

Also known as Jack, old Jack, lean Jack, sweet Jack Falstaff, Sir John, Sir John Paunch

A fat, witty, and cowardly knight who is Prince Hal's companion.

King Henry IV

major

Also known as King Henry, King Harry, Enter King Henry

The troubled king of England, father of Prince Hal.

Douglas

supporting

Also known as Lord Douglas, The Douglas, the Douglas, Earl of Douglas

A Scottish lord fighting on the rebel side.

Worcester

supporting

Also known as my Lord of Worcester, uncle Worcester, King Worcester

Hotspur's uncle and a key rebel conspirator.

Northumberland

supporting

Also known as old Northumberland, My Lord Northumberland, Brother

Hotspur's father, a powerful but cautious rebel earl.

Owen Glendower

supporting

Also known as Glendower, Cousin

A Welsh rebel leader and ally of Hotspur.

Edmund Mortimer

supporting

Also known as Lord Mortimer, the foolish Mortimer, Ned, Mortimer Yea

A claimant to the throne, captured by Glendower and married to his daughter.

Lady Percy

supporting

Also known as Kate, gentle Kate, Percy

Hotspur's wife, who pleads with him to share his secrets.

Poins

supporting

Also known as Ned Poins, good Ned, Ned

A companion of Prince Hal and Falstaff, involved in the Gadshill robbery.

Bardolph

supporting

Also known as Sir John, Bardolph Yea, Bardolph Choler

A red-nosed follower of Falstaff, often mocked for his face.

Mistress Quickly

supporting

Also known as Hostess, Enter Hostess, Exit Hostess

The hostess of the Boar's Head Tavern, often at odds with Falstaff.

Prince John of Lancaster

supporting

Also known as Lord John of Lancaster, John of Lancaster, Prince John

King Henry's younger son, a military commander.

Sir Walter Blunt

supporting

Also known as Blunt, good Blunt, Enter Blunt

A loyal knight and messenger for King Henry IV.

Sir Richard Vernon

supporting

Also known as Vernon, Richard, Sir Richard, Vernon Content

A rebel messenger and ally of Hotspur.

Francis

minor

Also known as Anon, Francis Anon

A drawer (tavern servant) at the Boar's Head Tavern.

Gadshill

minor

Also known as Master Gadshill, Enter Gadshill

A highwayman and accomplice in the robbery plot.

Peto

minor

Also known as Peto No, Peto Good morrow

A follower of Falstaff and companion of Prince Hal.

Sir Michael

minor

Also known as Michael, good Sir Michael

A messenger for the rebel Archbishop of York.

Chamberlain

minor

An attendant at the inn who helps Gadshill.

Archbishop Scroop

minor

Also known as Archbishop Hie, the Lord Scroop, Scroop

The Archbishop of York, a rebel conspirator.

Mordake

minor

Also known as Mordake Earl of Fife, one Mordake

A Scottish earl captured by Prince Hal at battle.

Sir Nicholas Gawsey

minor

A minor character mentioned in the rebel camp.

Dame Mortimer

minor

Also known as Mortimer

Glendower's daughter and wife of Edmund Mortimer.

Second Carrier

minor

Also known as Second Carrier Peas, Carrier What, ostler

A carrier at the inn, complaining about the fleas.

Gilliams

minor

A servant or soldier briefly mentioned.

Lord Stafford

minor

Also known as Stafford, The Lord of Stafford

A rebel lord killed in battle.

Earl of Westmoreland

minor

Also known as King The Earl of Westmoreland

A loyalist nobleman and military commander for King Henry.