Character guide

Dorian Gray

major

Also known as Mr. Dorian Gray, Mr. Gray, the real Dorian, the Dorian Gray, Mr. Dorian

A beautiful young man whose portrait ages instead of him, leading to a life of hedonism and moral decay.

Lord Henry Wotton

major

Also known as Lord Henry, Harry, Henry Wotton

A cynical aristocrat who influences Dorian with his philosophy of aestheticism and pleasure.

Basil Hallward

major

Also known as Basil, Hallward, poor Basil

The painter who creates Dorian's portrait and becomes obsessed with his subject's beauty.

Sibyl Vane

supporting

Also known as Miss Sibyl Vane, Sibyl, Miss Sibyl, Miss Vane, Poor Sibyl

A young actress who falls in love with Dorian and later dies by suicide after he rejects her.

James Vane

supporting

Also known as Jim, James, old Jim, Jim Vane, James I

Sibyl's protective brother who vows revenge on Dorian for causing her death.

Alan Campbell

supporting

Also known as Campbell

A chemist and former friend of Dorian who is forced to dispose of Basil's body.

Lady Narborough

minor

Also known as Narborough, Dear Lady Narborough

A society hostess who entertains Dorian and Lord Henry at dinner parties.

Victor

minor

Dorian's loyal and discreet servant who manages his household.

Mr. Erskine

minor

Also known as Mr. Erskine of Treadley

A friend of Lord Henry who discusses art and morality with the group.

Lady Henry

minor

Also known as Harry

Lord Henry's wife, who appears briefly in social scenes.

Mrs. Vane

minor

Sibyl and James's mother, a faded actress living in poverty.

Prince Charming

minor

Sibyl's pet name for Dorian, used in her romantic fantasies.

Lady Brandon

minor

Also known as Poor Lady Brandon

A society hostess who introduces Dorian to London high society.

Mr. Isaacs

minor

Also known as Poor dreadful Mr. Isaacs

The manager of the theater where Sibyl performs.

Hetty Merton

minor

Also known as Hetty, Poor Hetty

A young country girl whom Dorian briefly courts before abandoning.

Sir Geoffrey Clouston

minor

Also known as Geoffrey Clouston, Geoffrey, Sir Geoffrey

A hunting party guest who accidentally shoots James Vane.

Lady Agatha

minor

Also known as Agatha

A society matron who hosts charitable events and social gatherings.

Sir Thomas Burdon

minor

Also known as Sir Thomas

A radical politician who debates Lord Henry at dinner.

Lord Fermor

minor

Lord Henry's uncle who tells him about Dorian's family history.

Adrian Singleton

minor

Also known as Adrian

A dissipated young man who frequents opium dens with Dorian.

Gladys

minor

A young woman at a country house party who flirts with Dorian.

Mr. Hubbard

minor

A frame-maker who delivers the portrait to Dorian's home.

Uncle George

minor

Dorian's uncle who manages his estate and advises him early on.

Lord Kelso

minor

Also known as Kelso, the last Lord Kelso

Dorian's cruel grandfather who raised him after his parents' deaths.

Duchess of Monmouth

minor

Also known as Duchess, Monmouth

A beautiful society woman who becomes fascinated with Dorian.

Lady Ruxton

minor

A society figure mentioned in gossip about Dorian's scandals.

Lady Margaret Devereux

minor

Also known as Margaret Devereux

Dorian's mother, who died young after a forbidden marriage.

Francis Osborne

minor

Also known as Francis

A friend of Lord Henry who appears in social conversation.

Lord Staveley

minor

Also known as Staveley

A guest at Lady Narborough's dinner party.

Lady Gwendolen

minor

A society woman mentioned in passing at social events.

Mrs. Leaf

minor

Also known as Leaf, Old Mrs. Leaf

Dorian's housekeeper who discovers the locked room.

Parker

minor

A servant who admits guests to Dorian's home.