# Sir Gawain and the Green Knight — Character guide

> Key figures in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Anonymous.

- [Sir Gawain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/sir_gawain.md): A knight of Arthur's court who accepts the Green Knight's challenge and embarks on a quest.
- [The Green Knight](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/the_green_knight.md): A mysterious green-hued challenger who tests Gawain's courage and honor.
- [King Arthur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/king_arthur.md): The legendary king of Camelot who presides over the New Year's feast.
- [Morgan le Fay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/morgan_le_fay.md): A sorceress and Arthur's half-sister who orchestrates the Green Knight's challenge.
- [Bertilak de Hautdesert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/bertilak_de_hautdesert.md): The lord of the castle who hosts Gawain and is revealed as the Green Knight.
- [Lady Bertilak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/lady_bertilak.md): The beautiful wife of Lord Bertilak who tempts Gawain during his stay.
- [Queen Guinevere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/queen_guinevere.md): Arthur's queen, present at the New Year's feast in Camelot.
- [Gringolet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/gringolet.md): Gawain's loyal horse, which he rides on his quest.
- [Bishop Baldwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/bishop_baldwin.md): A bishop present at Arthur's court during the feast.
- [Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/christ.md): Referenced in oaths and prayers by characters in the poem.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/mary.md): The Virgin Mary, invoked by Gawain for protection.
- [Noah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/noah.md): Biblical figure mentioned in the poem's allusions.
- [Felix Brutus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/felix_brutus.md): Legendary founder of Britain, referenced in the poem's opening.
- [Cuchulinn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/cuchulinn.md): Mythical Irish hero mentioned in the poem.
- [Reynard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/reynard.md): The fox hunted by Bertilak during Gawain's stay.
- [Gath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/gath.md): A biblical or legendary figure briefly mentioned.

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