# Le Morte d’Arthur — Character guide

> Key figures in Le Morte d’Arthur by Thomas Malory.

- [Sir Launcelot du Lake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/launcelot.md): The greatest knight of the Round Table, whose love for Queen Guenever drives the central tragedy.
- [Sir Tristram de Liones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/tristram.md): A peerless knight and harper, whose tragic love for La Beale Isoud rivals Launcelot's.
- [King Arthur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_arthur.md): The once and future king who founded the Round Table and sought the Sangreal.
- [Queen Guenever](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/queen_guenever.md): Arthur's queen, whose adulterous love for Launcelot leads to the realm's downfall.
- [Sir Gawaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/gawaine.md): Arthur's nephew, a fierce knight whose vengeance against Launcelot shatters the Round Table.
- [Merlin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/merlin.md): The prophetic wizard who orchestrated Arthur's birth and early reign.
- [Sir Mordred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/mordred.md): Arthur's treacherous son who usurps the throne and brings about the final battle.
- [Sir Gareth of Orkney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_gareth.md): A courteous knight who proves his worth after being mocked as Beaumains.
- [Sir Palomides](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_palomides.md): A Saracen knight who loves Isoud and endlessly pursues the Questing Beast.
- [King Mark of Cornwall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_mark.md): The jealous and treacherous uncle of Tristram, husband of Isoud.
- [La Beale Isoud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/la_beale_isoud.md): The beautiful Irish princess beloved by Tristram, married to King Mark.
- [Sir Bors de Ganis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_bors.md): A virtuous knight of the Round Table who achieves the Sangreal.
- [Sir Percivale de Galis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_percivale.md): A pure knight who attains the Holy Grail after many adventures.
- [Sir Galahad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_galahad.md): The sinless son of Launcelot who achieves the Sangreal above all others.
- [Sir Lamorak de Galis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_lamorak.md): A mighty knight of the Round Table, son of King Pellinore.
- [Morgan le Fay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/morgan_le_fay.md): Arthur's sorceress half-sister who schemes against him and his knights.
- [Sir Dinadan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_dinadan.md): A witty and cynical knight who often mocks chivalric conventions.
- [Sir Kay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_kay.md): Arthur's foster-brother and seneschal, known for his sharp tongue.
- [Balin le Savage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/balin.md): A doomed knight who strikes the Dolorous Stroke, causing lasting sorrow.
- [King Pelles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_pelles.md): The Fisher King who guards the Holy Grail and fathers Galahad.
- [Sir Marhaus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_marhaus.md): A knight of the Round Table who is slain by Tristram in combat.
- [Sir Ector de Maris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_ector.md): Launcelot's brother and a loyal knight of the Round Table.
- [Sir Lionel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_lionel.md): A knight of the Round Table, brother to Sir Bors.
- [Sir Gaheris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/gaheris.md): A knight of Orkney, brother to Gawaine and Mordred.
- [Sir Lavaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_lavaine.md): A young knight who becomes Launcelot's companion and friend.
- [Alisander le Orphelin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/alisander_le_orphelin.md): A knight who seeks vengeance for his father's death by King Mark.
- [La Cote Male Taile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/la_cote_male_taille.md): A knight who endures mockery for his ill-fitting coat but proves his valor.
- [King Pellinore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_pellinore.md): A king and knight who pursues the Questing Beast.
- [Sir Bleoberis de Ganis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/bleoberis.md): A knight of the Round Table, cousin to Launcelot.
- [Sir Tor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_tor.md): A knight of the Round Table, son of Aries the cowherd.
- [Sir Uwaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_uwaine.md): A knight of the Round Table, son of King Uriens.
- [Dame Elaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/dame_elaine.md): The daughter of King Pelles who tricks Launcelot into fathering Galahad.
- [Sir Pelleas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_pelleas.md): A knight who suffers unrequited love for the Lady Ettard.
- [Dame Lionesse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/dame_lionesse.md): A lady won by Sir Gareth in combat, later his wife.
- [Sir Meliagrance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/meliagrance.md): A villainous knight who kidnaps Queen Guenever.
- [Sir Accolon of Gaul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/accolon.md): A knight who wields Excalibur against Arthur through Morgan's sorcery.
- [Sir Griflet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_griflet.md): A young knight of the Round Table who serves Arthur.
- [King Meliodas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_meliodas.md): King of Liones and father of Sir Tristram.
- [Breuse Saunce Pité](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/breuse_saunce_pite.md): A treacherous knight known for his cruelty and cowardice.
- [Sir Mador de la Porte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_mador_de_la_porte.md): A knight who accuses Guenever of poisoning a knight.
- [Sir Agravaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_agravaine.md): A knight of Orkney who exposes Launcelot and Guenever's affair.
- [Sir Kehydius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_kehydius.md): A knight who dies for love of La Beale Isoud.
- [Uther Pendragon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/uther_pendragon.md): Arthur's father, the former king of Britain.
- [Sir Bedivere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_bedivere.md): The knight who returns Excalibur to the lake at Arthur's death.
- [Elaine le Blank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/elaine_le_blank.md): The Fair Maiden of Astolat who dies for love of Launcelot.
- [King Ban](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_ban.md): King of Benwick and father of Launcelot.
- [Sir Dinas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_dinas.md): The seneschal of Cornwall, loyal to King Mark.
- [King Lot of Lothian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_lot.md): A rebel king and father of Gawaine and Mordred.
- [Sir Safere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_safere.md): A Saracen knight, brother to Sir Palomides.
- [Sir Dagonet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_dagonet.md): King Arthur's fool, who sometimes jousts in mockery.
- [Dame Bragwaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/dame_bragwaine.md): Isoud's loyal handmaiden and confidante.
- [King Rience](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_rience.md): A king who wars against Arthur and is defeated.
- [Sir Andred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_andred.md): A treacherous knight of Cornwall who plots against Tristram.
- [Sir Sagramore le Desirous](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_sagramore.md): A knight of the Round Table known for his desire for adventure.
- [Sir Urre of the Mount](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_urre.md): A knight with incurable wounds, healed only by Launcelot.
- [Lucan the Butler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/lucan_the_butler.md): A loyal knight who serves Arthur until the end.
- [King Bors of Gaul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_bors.md): King of Gaul and father of Sir Bors and Sir Lionel.
- [Sir Aglovale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_aglovale.md): A knight of the Round Table, son of King Pellinore.
- [Joseph of Aramathie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/joseph_of_aramathie.md): The biblical figure who brought the Holy Grail to Britain.
- [Nacien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/nacien.md): A hermit who interprets visions for the Grail knights.
- [Balan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/balan.md): Brother of Balin, who unknowingly kills him in combat.
- [King Carados of Scotland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_carados.md): A Scottish king who fights against Arthur.
- [Sir Turquine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_turquine.md): A giant knight who imprisons many of Arthur's knights.
- [King Anguish of Ireland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_anguish.md): King of Ireland and father of La Beale Isoud.
- [Sir Brastias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_brastias.md): A knight who serves as Arthur's marshal.
- [King Evelake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_evelake.md): An ancient king who converted to Christianity and saw the Grail.
- [King Claudas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_claudas.md): A French king who wars against King Ban and King Bors.
- [Dame Brisen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/dame_brisen.md): A sorceress who helps Elaine trick Launcelot.
- [Sir Ironside](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_ironside.md): The Red Knight of the Red Launds, defeated by Gareth.
- [King Leodegrance of Cameliard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_leodegrance.md): Father of Guenever and keeper of the Round Table.
- [King Hermance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_hermance.md): A slain king whose death is avenged by Palomides.
- [Sir Patrise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_patrise.md): A knight poisoned at a feast, leading to Guenever's trial.
- [Sir Priamus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/sir_priamus.md): A Saracen knight who converts to Christianity and joins Arthur.
- [King Pellam of Listeneise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/king_pellam.md): The Maimed King, wounded by Balin's Dolorous Stroke.
- [Linet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/linet.md): A damsel who guides and tests Sir Gareth.
- [Igraine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/le_morte_d_arthur_se/characters/igraine.md): Arthur's mother, wife of Uther Pendragon.

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