Character guide

Sherlock Holmes

major

Also known as Mr. Sherlock Holmes, Mr. Holmes, Holmes

The brilliant detective investigating the Baskerville curse.

Dr. Watson

major

Also known as Watson, Dr. Watson

Holmes's friend and chronicler, who travels to Dartmoor.

Sir Henry Baskerville

major

Also known as Henry, Sir Henry, Baskerville, young Baskerville, Henry Baskerville

The young heir to the Baskerville estate and fortune.

Sir Charles Baskerville

supporting

Also known as Sir Charles, poor Sir Charles, old Sir Charles, the late Sir Charles Baskerville

The deceased former master of Baskerville Hall.

Dr. James Mortimer

supporting

Also known as James Mortimer, Dr. Mortimer, Mortimer, James, Dr. James Mortimer

The local doctor who brings the Baskerville case to Holmes.

Mr. Stapleton

major

Also known as Stapleton, the Stapletons

A naturalist living on the moor with a hidden agenda.

Miss Stapleton

supporting

Also known as the Miss Stapleton, Stapleton, Mrs. Stapleton

The woman living at Merripit House, claimed to be Stapleton's sister.

Mrs. Laura Lyons

supporting

Also known as Laura, Lyons, Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Laura Lyons, Coombe Tracey

A woman in Coombe Tracey with a connection to Sir Charles.

Barrymore

supporting

Also known as Mr. Barrymore, this Barrymore

The butler at Baskerville Hall.

Mrs. Barrymore

supporting

Also known as Barrymore

The housekeeper at Baskerville Hall and wife of the butler.

Selden

supporting

A notorious escaped convict hiding on the moor.

Mr. Frankland

minor

Also known as Frankland, old Frankland, Frankland v. Regina

An elderly, litigious neighbor living near the moor.

Lestrade

minor

A Scotland Yard detective who assists at the end.

Hugo Baskerville

minor

Also known as Hugo, old Hugo

The wicked ancestor who allegedly started the Baskerville curse.

Cartwright

minor

A boy sent by Holmes to assist Watson on the moor.

James Desmond

minor

Also known as Mr. James Desmond

A relative and the next heir after Sir Henry.

Rodger Baskerville

minor

Also known as Rodger, that Rodger Baskerville

The black sheep of the family who fled to South America.

Mrs. Oldmore

minor

A woman mentioned in connection with a hotel bill.

John Clayton

minor

Also known as John, Clayton

A man mentioned in a telegram about the convict.

Theophilus Johnson

minor

Also known as Johnson

A family friend mentioned in passing.

Elizabeth

minor

Also known as Eliza

A servant or relative mentioned briefly.

Murphy

minor

Also known as One Murphy

A local man who reported seeing the hound.

Perkins

minor

The coachman who drives Sir Henry.

Wilson

minor

A man mentioned in a telegram about boots.

Robinson

minor

A name used in a coded message.

Meyers

minor

A Toronto bootmaker mentioned in a telegram.