The Adventures of Pinocchio · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi.
Pinocchio
major
Also known as Pinocchio Geppetto, Poor Pinocchio, that lazy Pinocchio, Master Pinocchio, Mr. Pinocchio
A mischievous wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy.
Geppetto
major
Also known as poor Geppetto, neighbor Geppetto
A kind woodcarver who creates Pinocchio and becomes his father.
The Fairy
major
Also known as Fairy, little Fairy, the good Fairy, Poor Fairy
A magical blue-haired girl who guides and protects Pinocchio.
Master Cherry
supporting
Also known as poor Master Cherry
A carpenter who finds the talking piece of wood that becomes Pinocchio.
The Talking Cricket
supporting
Also known as Cricket, little Cricket
A wise insect who advises Pinocchio and later becomes his conscience.
The Fox
supporting
A cunning fox who repeatedly tricks Pinocchio with false promises.
The Cat
supporting
A blind cat who partners with the Fox to deceive Pinocchio.
Fire Eater
supporting
Also known as XI Fire - Eater
The fierce but soft-hearted director of the puppet show.
Candlewick
supporting
Also known as that rascal Candlewick
A lazy boy who lures Pinocchio to the Land of Boobies.
The Dogfish
supporting
Also known as Dogfish
A monstrous sea creature that swallows Geppetto and later Pinocchio.
Alidoro
minor
A mastiff dog who helps Pinocchio escape from a farmer.
The Snail
minor
Also known as Snail, The clever little Snail
A slow-moving servant of the Fairy who delivers messages.
The Tunny
minor
Also known as Tunny
A large fish who helps Pinocchio and Geppetto escape the Dogfish.
Master Antonio
minor
Another name for Master Cherry, the carpenter who finds the wood.
Harlequin
minor
Also known as poor Harlequin
A puppet who recognizes Pinocchio at the puppet show.
Punch
minor
A puppet who joins Harlequin in greeting Pinocchio at the show.
The Pigeon
minor
Also known as beautiful Pigeon
A bird who carries Pinocchio to the seashore to find Geppetto.
Melampo
minor
Also known as the deceased Melampo
A deceased watchdog whose role Pinocchio briefly takes.
Eugene
minor
A schoolboy whom Pinocchio accidentally hits with a book.
Giangio
minor
A farmer who buys Pinocchio to use as a watchdog.
The Marmot
minor
Also known as little Marmot
A marmot who speaks to Pinocchio about his fever.
The Serpent
minor
Also known as Sir Serpent
A giant snake that blocks Pinocchio's path in the road.
Pudding
minor
A dog who helps Pinocchio identify the thieves.
The Poodle
minor
A poodle who serves as a carriage driver in the Land of Boobies.
The Blackbird
minor
Also known as Poor Blackbird
A bird who warns Pinocchio about the Fox and Cat's deceit.
The Firefly
minor
Also known as little Firefly
A firefly who briefly converses with Pinocchio at night.