Character guide

T.E. Lawrence

major

Also known as Unknown, I., myself, mine

The narrator and central figure, a British officer who becomes a leader of the Arab revolt.

Emir Feisal

major

Also known as Feisal, Sherif Feisal, the Sherif, Emir

The charismatic leader of the Arab revolt, son of Sherif Hussein, and Lawrence's primary ally.

Auda abu Tayi

major

Also known as Auda, old Auda, the abu Tayi

Fierce Howeitat chieftain and key military commander in the Arab revolt.

Sherif Hussein

supporting

Also known as Hussein, King Hussein, the martyred Hussein

The Grand Sherif of Mecca and father of Feisal, who launched the Arab revolt.

Sherif Ali ibn el Hussein

supporting

Also known as Ali, Sherif Ali, young Ali

Son of Sherif Hussein and a leader of Arab forces, often commanding the northern army.

Sherif Nasir

supporting

Also known as Nasir, Poor Nasir, the gracious aristocratic Nasir

A noble and tireless Sherif who leads key raids and expeditions alongside Lawrence.

General Allenby

supporting

Also known as Allenby, General Allenby, little Allenby

The British commander-in-chief in Palestine, who coordinates with the Arab revolt.

Mohammed el Dheilan

supporting

Also known as Mohammed, el Dheilan, Dheilan

A shrewd and influential Howeitat leader, often advising Auda.

Sherif Abdulla

supporting

Also known as Abdulla, Sherif Abdulla ibn Thawab, Abdulla el Deleimi

A Sherif and military leader, often commanding forces in the Hejaz.

Nuri Shaalan

supporting

Also known as Nuri, old Nuri Shaalan, the Shaalan

Powerful chieftain of the Ruwalla tribe, a key ally in the later campaigns.

Joyce

supporting

Also known as Young, Young for Joyce

A British officer who serves as a liaison and organizer with the Arab forces.

Ibn Zaal

minor

Also known as Zaal, Ibn Zaal

A Howeitat sheikh and fierce warrior, often fighting alongside Auda.

Emir Abd el Kader el Jezairi

minor

Also known as Abd el Kader, the Emir

An Algerian Emir who causes trouble among the Arab forces.

Sherif Zeid

supporting

Also known as Zeid, Emir Zeid, young Zeid

Younger son of Sherif Hussein, commands forces in the Hejaz and later.

Gasim abu Dumeik

minor

Also known as Gasim

A Howeitat tribesman who becomes a notable figure in Lawrence's journey.

Guy Dawnay

minor

Also known as Dawnay, Roberts, Guy Dawnay

A British staff officer involved in planning the Arab campaign.

Farraj

supporting

Lawrence's devoted young servant and companion on many raids.

Nuri Said

minor

Also known as Nuri, Nuri Pasha Said

An Iraqi officer who serves as a staff officer in the Arab army.

Sherif Shakir

minor

Also known as Shakir

A Sherif and relative of Feisal, known for his energy and loyalty.

Colonel Bremond

minor

Also known as Bremond

The French military representative in the Hejaz, often at odds with Lawrence.

General Clayton

minor

Also known as Clayton

British intelligence chief in Cairo, Lawrence's superior.

Awad

minor

A Howeitat tribesman and guide, known for his endurance.

Tallal

minor

A sheikh of the Beni Sakhr tribe, a fierce fighter.

Nesib el Bekri

minor

Also known as Nesib, the notorious Nesib

A Syrian nationalist and Arab officer, often difficult to work with.

Tafas el Raashid

minor

Also known as Tafas, old Tafas

An old and respected sheikh of the Beni Sakhr.

George Lloyd

minor

Also known as Lloyd

A British politician and intelligence officer who visits the Arab front.

General Chauvel

minor

Also known as Chauvel

Australian general commanding the Desert Mounted Corps.

Sherif Abd el Kerim el Beidawi

minor

Also known as Abd el Kerim, ibn Beidawi

A Sherif and leader of the Beni Atiyeh tribe.

Sergeant Stokes

minor

Also known as Stokes

A British sergeant who operates a machine gun with the Arabs.

Colonel Buxton

minor

Also known as Buxton

British officer commanding a camel corps unit.

Ronald Storrs

minor

Also known as Storrs

British oriental secretary in Cairo, instrumental in early Arab contacts.

Nash

minor

Also known as Abdulla

A British officer serving with the Arab forces.

Colonel Newcombe

minor

Also known as Newcombe

British officer who leads early sabotage missions on the Hejaz railway.

Maulud el Mukhlus

minor

Also known as Maulud, old Maulud

An Iraqi officer and loyal commander in Feisal's army.

Wodheiha

minor

A Howeitat woman who aids Lawrence and his party.

Sheikh Mifleh

minor

Also known as Mifleh, Mifleh el Gomaan

A sheikh of the Beni Sakhr tribe, known for his thrift.

Rasim

minor

A loyal Arab soldier and machine-gunner in Lawrence's unit.

Sheikh Fahad el Hansha

minor

Also known as Fahad, the eager Fahad

A sheikh of the Beni Sakhr, eager for battle.

Colonel Wilson

minor

Also known as Wilson

British governor of Jeddah and liaison with Sherif Hussein.

Alan Dawnay

minor

Also known as Dawnay, the unwearied Dawnay

A British staff officer who helps organize the Arab regular army.

Tewfik Bey

minor

Also known as Tewfik, Ahmed Tewfik Bey, the Bey

A Turkish officer who defects and joins the Arab cause.

Sheikh Talal el Hareidhin

minor

Also known as Talal el Hareidhin, Talal

A sheikh of the Beni Sakhr, involved in the Dead Sea campaign.

General Barrow

minor

Also known as Barrow

British general commanding a division in Palestine.

Daud

minor

Also known as Daud the hasty

Lawrence's young servant, companion to Farraj.

Sherif Abdulla el Feir

minor

Also known as Abdulla el Feir, Sherif Abdulla

A Sherif who commands a force in the Arab army.

Junor

minor

A British officer serving with the Arab forces.

Sherif Sharraf

minor

Also known as Sharraf, the outraged Sherif Sharraf

A Sherif who commands a force and is known for his pride.

Peake

minor

A British officer who helps train the Arab regular army.

Eshref Bey

minor

Also known as Eshref

A Turkish officer captured by the Arabs.

Bartholomew

minor

A British officer involved in mapping and intelligence.

Jaafar Pasha

minor

Also known as Jaafar

A former Ottoman officer who becomes commander of the Arab regular army.

Captain Pisani

minor

Also known as Pisani

A French artillery officer who serves with the Arab forces.

Hamed the Moor

minor

Also known as Hamed

A Moroccan soldier in the Arab army, known for his strength.

Jemal Pasha

minor

Also known as Jemal, Ahmed Jemal Pasha

The Turkish governor of Syria and a key enemy commander.

Mustafa Kemal

minor

Also known as Mustafa, young Mustafa

A Turkish officer, later Ataturk, who fights against the Arabs.

Turki

minor

Also known as Little Turki

A young Sherif and relative of Feisal.

Lewis

minor

A British officer who commands a machine-gun section.

Enver Pasha

minor

Also known as Enver

A leading Turkish politician and war minister.

Fakhri Pasha

minor

Also known as Fakhri

The Turkish commander defending Medina.

General Lynden Bell

minor

Also known as Lynden Bell, Belinda

A British general commanding a division in Palestine.

Sir Reginald Wingate

minor

Also known as Wingate, General Wingate

British High Commissioner in Egypt, supporting the Arab revolt.

Old Dakhil-Allah

minor

Also known as Dakhil-Allah, ibn Dakhil

An old and trusted guide in the desert.

Captain Boyle

minor

Also known as Boyle, Ginger Boyle

A British naval officer commanding the Red Sea patrol.

Sheikh Yusuf

minor

Also known as Yusuf

A sheikh of the Juheina tribe.

Saleh ibn Shefia

minor

Also known as Saleh, ibn Shefia

A sheikh of the Beni Atiyeh tribe.

Rahail

minor

Also known as young Rahail

A young tribesman who serves as a guide and fighter.

Ali Riza Pasha

minor

Also known as Ali Riza, Ali

A former Ottoman officer who joins the Arab administration.

Sir Henry McMahon

minor

Also known as McMahon, the unfortunate McMahon

British High Commissioner in Egypt who corresponded with Sherif Hussein.

Khallaf

minor

A Bedouin tribesman and fighter.

Abdullah

minor

A common name; possibly a minor tribesman or servant.

Aziz el Masri

minor

Also known as Aziz

An Egyptian officer who briefly served as Feisal's chief of staff.

Mohammed Said

minor

Also known as the Emir Mohammed Said

A sheikh of the Howeitat, rival to Auda.

Lord Winterton

minor

Also known as Winterton

A British officer who serves with the Arab forces.

Kennington

minor

A British officer and artist who accompanies the Arab army.

Sherif Mastur

minor

Also known as Mastur

A Sherif who commands a force in the Arab army.

Ferhan el Aida

minor

Also known as Ferhan

A sheikh of the Aida tribe.

Zeki

minor

An Arab officer or tribesman.

Metaab

minor

Also known as young Metaab

A young sheikh of the Beni Sakhr.

Air Vice-Marshal Salmond

minor

Also known as Salmond, General Salmond

British air commander who supports the Arab advance.

Hughes-Stanton

minor

A British officer serving with the Arab forces.

Captain Snagge

minor

Also known as Snagge

A British officer involved in river transport.

General Bols

minor

Also known as Bols

British general, chief of staff to Allenby.

Stirling

minor

A British officer serving as a liaison with the Arabs.