# The Princess and the Goblin — Character guide

> Key figures in The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald.

- [Curdie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/curdie.md): A brave young miner who befriends Princess Irene and fights goblins.
- [Princess Irene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/princess_irene.md): The young princess who discovers a magical grandmother and helps Curdie.
- [The Old Lady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/the_old_lady.md): Irene's mysterious great-great-grandmother who lives in the tower and spins magic thread.
- [Lootie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/lootie.md): Irene's nurse who is afraid of goblins and loses the princess on the mountain.
- [Peter Peterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/peter.md): Curdie's father, a wise miner who helps the king's cause.
- [The King](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/the_king.md): Irene's father, a wise ruler who returns to protect his kingdom.
- [Glump](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/glump.md): A goblin leader who counsels the goblin king.
- [Harelip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/harelip.md): A goblin with a harelip who is a messenger and spy.
- [Helfer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/helfer.md): A goblin who assists in the goblins' plot against the humans.
- [Mrs. Peterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/mrs_peterson.md): Curdie's mother, a kind and practical woman.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/the_captain.md): The captain of the king's guard who leads the defense.
- [Sir Walter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/sir_walter.md): A knight who is turned to stone by goblin magic.
- [Nursie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/nursie.md): An old nurse who cares for Irene in the palace.
- [Mrs. Housekeeper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_princess_and_the_goblin_se/characters/mrs_housekeeper.md): The housekeeper at the palace who manages the servants.

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