Character guide

Professor G. E. Challenger

major

Also known as Professor Challenger, Challenger, Dear Professor Challenger, the notorious Professor Challenger, the undaunted Challenger, George Edward Challenger, George, Ned, George Edward, Old Challenger, Massa Challenger

Eccentric, domineering scientist who leads the expedition to the Lost World.

Lord John Roxton

major

Also known as Lord Roxton, Lord John, Roxton, John Roxton, the Hero Lord John Roxton

Nobleman and adventurer, skilled hunter and key member of the expedition.

Professor Summerlee

major

Also known as Summerlee, the bewildered Summerlee, Mr. Summerlee

Skeptical, precise scientist who accompanies the expedition and challenges Challenger.

E. D. Malone

major

Also known as Mr. E. D. Malone, Mr. Malone, Malone, Foreword Mr. E. D. Malone

Young journalist and narrator who joins the expedition to prove himself.

Zambo

supporting

Also known as Presently Zambo

Loyal black servant who stays with the expedition's base camp.

Gladys

supporting

Also known as Lake Gladys

Malone's love interest, whose rejection spurs him to join the expedition.

McArdle

supporting

Also known as Mr. McArdle, old McArdle

Malone's editor at the newspaper who assigns him to cover Challenger.

Mr. Hungerton

minor

Gladys's father, who disapproves of Malone's courtship.

Gomez

supporting

Also known as the villainous Gomez

Treacherous half-breed guide who betrays the expedition.

Wild Indians

supporting

Also known as The Indians, Indians, the Indians, The wretched Indians

Hostile native tribe inhabiting the plateau of the Lost World.

Maple White

minor

Also known as the American, the American Maple White, Maple White Land

American explorer whose diary and sketches first revealed the Lost World.

Austin

minor

Also known as The watchful Austin

Challenger's loyal and resourceful butler.

Dr. Illingworth

minor

Also known as Dr. James Illingworth

Doctor who attends to Challenger after an attack.

Mr. Percival Waldron

minor

Also known as Waldron, Mr. Waldron

Solicitor who handles legal matters for the expedition.

Tarp Henry

minor

Also known as Henry

Friend of Malone who works at a scientific institute.

Sir George Beaumont

minor

Also known as Beaumont, George

Wealthy patron who finances part of the expedition.

Private Miles

minor

Soldier who accompanies the expedition as a guard.

Ballinger

minor

Also known as Jack Ballinger, Jack

Rough adventurer who joins the expedition in South America.

Professor Wadley

minor

Also known as old Wadley, Wadley, gouty Professor Wadley

Elderly scientist who attends Challenger's lecture.

Professor Ronald Murray

minor

Also known as Professor Murray

Scientist who debates Challenger at the Zoological Institute.

Jimmy Colver

minor

Also known as James Colver, this James Colver

Explorer who previously attempted to reach the plateau.

Pedro Lopez

minor

Also known as Lopez

Native guide who assists the expedition in the jungle.

Mac

minor

Friend of Malone who works at the newspaper office.

Weissmann

minor

German scientist mentioned in Challenger's research.

Curupuri

minor

Legendary forest spirit feared by the native tribes.

Spink

minor

Minor character mentioned in passing at the newspaper office.