# The Lost World — Character guide

> Key figures in The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle.

- [Professor G. E. Challenger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/professor_challenger.md): Eccentric, domineering scientist who leads the expedition to the Lost World.
- [Lord John Roxton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/lord_john_roxton.md): Nobleman and adventurer, skilled hunter and key member of the expedition.
- [Professor Summerlee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/professor_summerlee.md): Skeptical, precise scientist who accompanies the expedition and challenges Challenger.
- [E. D. Malone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/ed_malone.md): Young journalist and narrator who joins the expedition to prove himself.
- [Zambo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/zambo.md): Loyal black servant who stays with the expedition's base camp.
- [Gladys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/gladys.md): Malone's love interest, whose rejection spurs him to join the expedition.
- [McArdle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/mcardle.md): Malone's editor at the newspaper who assigns him to cover Challenger.
- [Mr. Hungerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/mr_hungerton.md): Gladys's father, who disapproves of Malone's courtship.
- [Gomez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/gomez.md): Treacherous half-breed guide who betrays the expedition.
- [Wild Indians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/indians.md): Hostile native tribe inhabiting the plateau of the Lost World.
- [Maple White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/maple_white.md): American explorer whose diary and sketches first revealed the Lost World.
- [Austin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/austin.md): Challenger's loyal and resourceful butler.
- [Dr. Illingworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/dr_illingworth.md): Doctor who attends to Challenger after an attack.
- [Mr. Percival Waldron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/mr_percival_waldron.md): Solicitor who handles legal matters for the expedition.
- [Tarp Henry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/tarp_henry.md): Friend of Malone who works at a scientific institute.
- [Sir George Beaumont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/beaumont.md): Wealthy patron who finances part of the expedition.
- [Private Miles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/private_miles.md): Soldier who accompanies the expedition as a guard.
- [Ballinger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/ballinger.md): Rough adventurer who joins the expedition in South America.
- [Professor Wadley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/professor_wadley.md): Elderly scientist who attends Challenger's lecture.
- [Professor Ronald Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/professor_ronald_murray.md): Scientist who debates Challenger at the Zoological Institute.
- [Jimmy Colver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/jimmy_colver.md): Explorer who previously attempted to reach the plateau.
- [Pedro Lopez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/pedro_lopez.md): Native guide who assists the expedition in the jungle.
- [Mac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/mac.md): Friend of Malone who works at the newspaper office.
- [Weissmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/weissmann.md): German scientist mentioned in Challenger's research.
- [Curupuri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/curupuri.md): Legendary forest spirit feared by the native tribes.
- [Spink](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_world_se/characters/spink.md): Minor character mentioned in passing at the newspaper office.

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