The Mysterious Island · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne.
Pencroff
major
Also known as Professor Pencroff, Captain Pencroff
A resourceful sailor and cook, one of the five castaways on Lincoln Island.
Cyrus Smith
major
Also known as Smith, Cyrus, Mr. Smith, the engineer Smith
A brilliant engineer and leader of the castaways, who guides their survival and discoveries.
Herbert Brown
major
Also known as Herbert, young Herbert Brown, Master Herbert
A brave and intelligent young boy, the adopted son of the castaways.
Ayrton
supporting
Also known as Poor Ayrton
A former mutineer marooned on Tabor Island, later redeemed and joins the colony.
Neb
supporting
Also known as Poor Neb, the despairing Neb
Cyrus Smith's loyal and devoted former servant, a skilled cook and helper.
Gideon Spilett
supporting
Also known as Mr. Spilett, Spilett, Doctor Spilett
A war correspondent and journalist, a keen observer and hunter among the castaways.
Top
supporting
Also known as XIII Top
Cyrus Smith's faithful dog, who aids the castaways in hunting and exploration.
Captain Nemo
supporting
Also known as Nemo, Dakkar, Prince Dakkar
The mysterious former commander of the Nautilus, who secretly aids the castaways.
Jup
minor
Also known as Master Jup, poor Jup, Neb. Jup
An orangutan tamed by the castaways, becomes a helpful and playful companion.
Lord Glenarvan
minor
Also known as Lord Glenarvan
A Scottish nobleman who appears in backstory, linked to Ayrton and the Duncan.
Bob Harvey
minor
Also known as Harvey
A criminal leader of the pirate ship Speedy, who threatens the colony.
Captain Grant
minor
Also known as the honest Captain Grant, Grant
A Scottish captain whose story is referenced, father of Mary and Robert Grant.
General Ulysses Grant
minor
Also known as General Grant, the terrible Grant
The U.S. President and general, mentioned in historical context by the castaways.
Jonathan Forster
minor
Also known as Forster
A former overseer of the Richmond prison, briefly mentioned in backstory.
Ben Joyce
minor
Also known as Ben Joyce
An alias used by Ayrton during his criminal past, revealed later.
Captain John Mangles
minor
Also known as Captain Mangles
Captain of the Duncan, mentioned in connection with Lord Glenarvan's voyage.
