# The Little White Bird — Character guide

> Key figures in The Little White Bird by J. M. Barrie.

- [David](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/david.md): A young boy who is the narrator's companion and central figure in the Kensington Gardens adventures.
- [Peter Pan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/peter_pan.md): The magical boy who never grows up, living with the birds and fairies in Kensington Gardens.
- [Maimie Mannering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/maimie_mannering.md): A brave little girl who ventures into the Gardens at night and befriends Peter Pan.
- [Timothy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/timothy.md): The narrator's beloved Newfoundland dog, a loyal companion through many adventures.
- [William Paterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/william_paterson.md): A Scottish gardener who tends the Kensington Gardens and interacts with the children.
- [Irene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/irene.md): A young woman who becomes a governess and later marries, central to the early chapters.
- [Porthos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/porthos.md): David's spirited dog, compared to the narrator's dog Timothy in temperament.
- [Joey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/joey.md): An old boatman who works on the Serpentine and knows the ways of the Gardens.
- [Mary A⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/mary_a.md): A woman associated with the narrator's household, possibly a servant or relative.
- [Solomon Caw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/solomon_caw.md): An ancient, wise crow who rules the bird community in Kensington Gardens.
- [Oliver Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/oliver_bailey.md): A friend or acquaintance of the narrator who appears in club scenes.
- [Tony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/tony.md): A young boy who plays in the Gardens and interacts with David.
- [Mary Queen of Scots](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/mary_queen_of_scots.md): A historical figure briefly mentioned in a story told to David.
- [Mabel Grey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/mabel_grey.md): A young girl who appears in the Kensington Gardens narrative.
- [Pilkington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/pilkington.md): A character associated with a club or establishment in the story.
- [Brownie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/brownie.md): A dog belonging to one of the families in the Gardens.
- [Barbara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/barbara.md): A little girl who appears in a later chapter of the book.
- [Mr. B⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/mr_b.md): A gentleman acquaintance of the narrator, possibly a club member.
- [Malcolm the Bold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/malcolm_the_bold.md): A historical or legendary figure mentioned in passing.
- [Josy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/josy.md): A minor character, possibly a child or servant.
- [Queen Mab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/queen_mab.md): The fairy queen who rules over the fairies in Kensington Gardens.
- [Mrs. Hicking](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/mrs_hicking.md): A woman who appears in the domestic scenes of the story.
- [The Big Penny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/the_big_penny.md): A personified large penny coin in a fantasy sequence.
- [The Cupids](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/the_cupids.md): Small fairy-like beings who appear in the Gardens.
- [Mrs. Finch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/mrs_finch.md): A woman mentioned in the narrative, possibly a neighbor.
- [Angela Clare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/angela_clare.md): A young woman mentioned in the club or social scenes.
- [Marmaduke Perry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/marmaduke_perry.md): A character referenced in the cricket match chapter.
- [Sooty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/sooty.md): A dog or pet mentioned in the Gardens narrative.
- [Shelley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/shelley.md): The poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, briefly alluded to.
- [Duke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/duke.md): A dog belonging to a character in the story.
- [Joeykin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/joeykin.md): A diminutive form of Joey, possibly a child or small animal.
- [Benjamin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_little_white_bird_se/characters/benjamin.md): A minor character, possibly a child or servant.

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