# The Princess and Curdie — Character guide

> Key figures in The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald.

- [Curdie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/curdie.md): A young miner who embarks on a quest to save the king and princess from corruption.
- [Lina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/lina.md): A strange, loyal creature who accompanies Curdie on his journey and aids him greatly.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/peter.md): Curdie's father, a wise and honest miner who supports his son's mission.
- [Princess Irene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/princess_irene.md): The young princess whom Curdie is sent to protect from the corrupt court.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A court physician who is part of the corrupt establishment Curdie opposes.
- [Old Mother Wotherwop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/mother_wotherwop.md): An old woman in Gwyntystorm who provides Curdie with information and shelter.
- [Derba](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/derba.md): A kind woman in the city who helps Curdie and is loyal to the king.
- [The Servants](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/the_servants.md): The palace servants who are complicit in the corruption and mistreatment of the king.
- [Dr. Kelman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/dr_kelman.md): A corrupt doctor at the court who schemes against the king and Curdie.
- [The Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/the_colonel.md): A loyal but injured officer who helps Curdie and the king.
- [Barbara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/barbara.md): A young girl in the city who shows kindness and helps Curdie.
- [A Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/a_stranger.md): A mysterious figure who appears briefly and interacts with Curdie.
- [The Attorney-General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/the_attorney_general.md): A corrupt official in Gwyntystorm who is part of the conspiracy against the king.
- [Queen Irene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/queen_irene.md): The mystical great-great-grandmother of Princess Irene who guides Curdie.
- [Ballbody](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/ballbody.md): A strange creature encountered by Curdie during his journey.
- [The General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/the_general.md): A military leader in the king's army who participates in the final battle.
- [Her Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/her_master.md): The master of one of the creatures, mentioned in passing.
- [The First Priest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/the_first_priest.md): A religious figure in Gwyntystorm who is part of the corrupt establishment.
- [Sir Bronzebeard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/sir_bronzebeard.md): A legendary knight mentioned in the story, possibly a historical figure.
- [Joan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/joan.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Peterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/mrs_peterson.md): A minor character mentioned in the story.
- [The White Pigeon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/the_white_pigeon.md): A mystical bird that appears to guide or symbolize the princess.
- [Clubhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/clubhead.md): A creature encountered by Curdie, likely one of the strange beings.
- [Gwyntystorm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/gwyntystorm.md): The city where much of the later action takes place, personified in the chapter title.
- [Jabez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/jabez.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

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