Character guide

Curdie

major

Also known as Curdie Peterson, dear Curdie, Mr. Curdie, Poor Curdie

A brave young miner who befriends Princess Irene and fights goblins.

Princess Irene

major

Also known as Irene, The Princess

The young princess who discovers a magical grandmother and helps Curdie.

The Old Lady

major

Also known as The Old Lady, the old lady

Irene's mysterious great-great-grandmother who lives in the tower and spins magic thread.

Lootie

supporting

Irene's nurse who is afraid of goblins and loses the princess on the mountain.

Peter Peterson

supporting

Also known as Peter

Curdie's father, a wise miner who helps the king's cause.

The King

supporting

Also known as the king, King Papa

Irene's father, a wise ruler who returns to protect his kingdom.

Glump

minor

Also known as the worthy Glump

A goblin leader who counsels the goblin king.

Harelip

minor

A goblin with a harelip who is a messenger and spy.

Helfer

minor

A goblin who assists in the goblins' plot against the humans.

Mrs. Peterson

minor

Curdie's mother, a kind and practical woman.

The Captain

minor

The captain of the king's guard who leads the defense.

Sir Walter

minor

Also known as Poor Sir Walter

A knight who is turned to stone by goblin magic.

Nursie

minor

Also known as nursie

An old nurse who cares for Irene in the palace.

Mrs. Housekeeper

minor

The housekeeper at the palace who manages the servants.