Character guide

Pierre Gringoire

supporting

Also known as Gringoire, Master Pierre Gringoire, Worthy Pierre Gringoire

A struggling poet and philosopher who becomes entangled with the Court of Miracles.

Quasimodo

major

Also known as V Quasimodo, Master Quasimodo, the formidable Quasimodo

The deformed, deaf bell-ringer of Notre Dame, fiercely loyal to Claude Frollo.

Dom Claude Frollo

major

Also known as Claude Frollo, Archdeacon Claude Frollo, Dom Claude, Frollo

The tormented archdeacon of Notre Dame, consumed by obsession and forbidden knowledge.

La Esmeralda

major

Also known as Esmeralda, poor Esmeralda, the unhappy Esmeralda

A beautiful, free-spirited Romani dancer who captivates all who see her.

Captain Phoebus de Châteaupers

supporting

Also known as Phoebus, Captain Phoebus, monseigneur Phoebus

A handsome, vain captain of the king's archers who courts Esmeralda.

Jehan Frollo du Moulin

supporting

Also known as Jehan Frollo, Little Jehan Frollo, Jehan du Moulin, Master Jehan

Claude Frollo's dissolute younger brother, a student and troublemaker.

Clopin Trouillefou

supporting

Also known as Clopin, Trouillefou, surly Clopin

The fierce king of the Court of Miracles, leader of the vagabonds.

Tristan l'Hermite

minor

Also known as Gossip Tristan, Tristan, Tristan the Hermit, Provost Tristan

The king's grim provost and chief executioner.

Master Jacques Coppenole

minor

Also known as Jacques Coppenole, Coppenole, Master Coppenole

A blunt Flemish hosier and delegate who disrupts the papal play.

Master Jacques Charmolue

minor

Also known as Jacques Charmolue, Charmolue, Master Charmolue

The king's attorney in ecclesiastical court, a cruel inquisitor.

Fleur-de-Lys de Gondelaurier

supporting

Also known as Fleur-de-Lys, fair Godmother Fleur-de-Lys, Gondelaurier

A noble young woman betrothed to Phoebus, jealous of Esmeralda.

Paquette la Chantefleurie

supporting

Also known as Paquette, la Chantefleurie, Chantefleurie, the recluse

The tragic recluse of the Rat Hole, mourning her lost daughter.

Damoiselle Mahiette

minor

Also known as Mahiette, provincial Mahiette

A kind woman who tells the story of Paquette's lost child.

Demoiselle Oudarde Musnier

minor

Also known as Oudarde Musnier, Oudarde, the good Oudarde

A gossipy woman who accompanies Mahiette to the Rat Hole.

Master Olivier

minor

Also known as Olivier, Olivier Le Daim, Olivier le Daim

King Louis XI's barber and confidant, a sly courtier.

Doctor Coictier

minor

Also known as Coictier, Jacques Coictier, Doctor Jacques Coictier

The king's physician, a pompous and greedy doctor.

Michel Giborne

minor

Also known as Jupiter, Michel Giborne - Jupiter, Seigneur Jupiter

An actor who plays Jupiter in Gringoire's play.

Sister Gudule

minor

Also known as Sainte-Gudule, Gudule

The religious name of Paquette la Chantefleurie in her reclusion.

Master Florian Barbedienne

minor

Also known as Florian Barbedienne, Master Florian, Barbedienne the blockhead

A deaf and incompetent judge in the Châtelet court.

Messire Robert d'Estouteville

minor

Also known as Messire Robert, Robert Mistricolle

The provost of Paris, a nobleman overseeing justice.

Guillaume Rym

minor

Also known as Master Guillaume Rym, Rym, Monsieur Rym

A Flemish counselor and delegate accompanying Coppenole.

Gervaise

minor

A laundress who gossips about the recluse of the Rat Hole.

Djali

minor

Esmeralda's clever, trained pet goat who performs tricks.

Master Pierrat Torterue

minor

Also known as Pierrat Torterue, Pierrat, Torterue

The official torturer of the Châtelet.

Madame Aloïse de Gondelaurier

minor

Also known as Dame Aloïse, Madame de Gondelaurier

Fleur-de-Lys's mother, a noblewoman of high society.

Master Andry Musnier

minor

Also known as Musnier, Master Andry

Oudarde's husband, a prosperous draper.

Gossip Tourangeau

minor

Also known as Tourangeau

A mysterious visitor who questions Claude Frollo about alchemy.

Rennet Cousin

minor

Also known as Rennet

An executioner's assistant in Paris.

Madame Rolande de la Tour-Roland

minor

Also known as Rolande, Madame Roland

The founder of the Rat Hole cell where Paquette lives.

Gisquette la Gencienne

minor

Also known as Gisquette

A young woman watching the play with Liénarde.

Liénarde

minor

A young woman watching the play with Gisquette.

Robin Poussepain

minor

Also known as Robin

A mischievous student who mocks Quasimodo at the pillory.

Colombe de Gaillefontaine

minor

Also known as Colombe, la Gaillefontaine

One of Fleur-de-Lys's noble companions.

Diane de Christeuil

minor

Also known as Diana, la Christeuil

One of Fleur-de-Lys's noble companions.

Bérangère de Champchevrier

minor

Also known as Bérangère

One of Fleur-de-Lys's noble companions.

Marie Piédebou

minor

Also known as Marie, big Marie

A woman from the Court of Miracles who testifies against Esmeralda.

Agnès la Herme

minor

Also known as Agnès

A woman who testifies about Esmeralda's goat.

Jehan de Harlay

minor

Also known as Jehan

A magistrate present at Esmeralda's trial.

Marc Cenaine

minor

A vagabond from the Court of Miracles.

Amelotte de Montmichel

minor

Also known as Amelotte, la Montmichel

One of Fleur-de-Lys's noble companions.

Gabrielle

minor

One of Fleur-de-Lys's noble companions.

Henriette la Gaultière

minor

Also known as la Gaultière

One of Fleur-de-Lys's noble companions.

Gauchère la Violette

minor

Also known as Gauchère

One of Fleur-de-Lys's noble companions.

Guillaume Racine

minor

Also known as Guillaume, Poor Guillaume

A vagabond who is hanged by the king's order.

Master Philippe Lheulier

minor

Also known as Philippe Lheulier

A lawyer involved in Esmeralda's trial.

Claude Choart

minor

Also known as Doctor Claude Choart

A doctor mentioned in passing during the trial.

Damoiselle Guillemette la Mairesse

minor

Also known as Guillemette la Mairesse

A woman who testifies about the Rat Hole.

Guillaume de Paris

minor

Also known as Bishop Guillaume de Paris

The Bishop of Paris during the story's events.

Henriet Cousin

minor

The public executioner of Paris.

Andry the Red

minor

A vagabond leader in the Court of Miracles.

Sire Gilles Lecornu

minor

Also known as Lecornu, Gilles Lecornu

A royal official present at the king's council.

Jacqueline Ronge-Oreille

minor

Also known as Jacqueline

A woman who testifies about Esmeralda's goat.

Isabeau la Thierrye

minor

Also known as Isabeau

A woman who testifies at Esmeralda's trial.

Mathias Hungadi Spicali

minor

Also known as Mathias Hungadi

The Duke of Egypt, leader of the Romani people.

Olivier le Mauvais

minor

A courtier and confidant of King Louis XI.

Advoyer Scharnachtal

minor

A Flemish delegate accompanying Coppenole.

Jehanne de la Tarme

minor

Also known as Jehanne

A woman who testifies at Esmeralda's trial.

Goody Falourdel

minor

Also known as old Falourdel

An old woman who rents a room to Phoebus and Esmeralda.

Father Guybertant

minor

Also known as Guybertant

A priest who appears briefly in the narrative.

Father du Breul

minor

Also known as Du Breul

A historical figure referenced in the text.

Marie la Giffarde

minor

A woman from the Court of Miracles.

Mahiet Baliffre

minor

A vagabond from the Court of Miracles.

Jean Jehan

minor

Also known as little Jehan

A student and friend of Jehan Frollo.

Jehan Pincebourde

minor

Also known as Little Jehan

A student who mocks Quasimodo at the pillory.

Joannes Frollo de Molendino

minor

Also known as Joannes Frollo, Joannes

Another variant name for Jehan Frollo in Latin records.

Eustache Moubon

minor

Also known as old Eustache Moubon

An old man who testifies at the trial.

Master Thibaut Fernicle

minor

Also known as Thibaut, Master Thibaut

A master of arts at the university.

Sauval

minor

A historical writer referenced in the narrative.

Guillaume Rousseau

minor

A vagabond from the Court of Miracles.