# The Woman in White — Character guide

> Key figures in The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins.

- [Walter Hartright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/walter_hartright.md): Drawing teacher and narrator who becomes entangled in a mystery involving a woman in white.
- [Marian Halcombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/marian_halcombe.md): Intelligent and loyal half-sister to Laura Fairlie, key to unraveling the conspiracy.
- [Laura Fairlie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/laura_fairlie.md): Gentle heiress whose marriage to Sir Percival Glyde sets the plot in motion.
- [Sir Percival Glyde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/sir_percival_glyde.md): Ruthless baronet with a dark secret, married to Laura Fairlie.
- [Count Fosco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/count_fosco.md): Charming but sinister Italian nobleman who masterminds the conspiracy.
- [Anne Catherick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/anne_catherick.md): Mysterious woman in white who holds the key to Sir Percival's secret.
- [Frederick Fairlie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/frederick_fairlie.md): Invalid, selfish uncle of Laura and Marian, owner of Limmeridge House.
- [Madame Fosco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/madame_fosco.md): Cold, silent wife of Count Fosco and former friend of Marian.
- [Professor Pesca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/professor_pesca.md): Italian language teacher and friend of Walter Hartright.
- [Mrs. Catherick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/mrs_catherick.md): Anne's mother, a secretive woman with knowledge of Sir Percival's past.
- [Mr. Gilmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/mr_gilmore.md): Family solicitor who handles Laura's marriage settlement.
- [Mrs. Clements](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/mrs_clements.md): Kind woman who sheltered Anne Catherick and helps Walter.
- [Mr. Kyrle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/mr_kyrle.md): Solicitor who assists Walter in legal matters.
- [Eliza Michelson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/eliza_michelson.md): Housekeeper at Blackwater Park who provides a narrative.
- [Hester Pinhorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/hester_pinhorn.md): Cook in Count Fosco's household who gives testimony.
- [Jane Gould](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/jane_gould.md): Nurse who attended Anne Catherick and provides a narrative.
- [Mr. Dawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/mr_dawson.md): Doctor who treats Laura and later testifies.
- [Mrs. Rubelle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/mrs_rubelle.md): Nurse hired by Count Fosco to assist in the conspiracy.
- [Monsieur Rubelle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/monsieur_rubelle.md): Husband of Mrs. Rubelle, involved in the plot.
- [Mrs. Vesey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/mrs_vesey.md): Kind elderly woman who accompanies Laura.
- [Fanny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/fanny.md): Servant at Limmeridge House who helps Walter.
- [Jacob Postlethwaite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/jacob_postlethwaite.md): Village boy who helps Walter with information.
- [Major Donthorne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/major_donthorne.md): Man who provides information about Sir Percival's past.
- [Mrs. Todd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/mrs_todd.md): Lodging-house keeper where Walter stays.
- [Mr. Wansborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/mr_wansborough.md): Solicitor involved in Sir Percival's affairs.
- [Henry the Eighth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/henry_the_eighth.md): Historical figure mentioned in relation to Sir Percival's secret.
- [Eleanor Fairlie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/eleanor_fairlie.md): Deceased relative of the Fairlie family.
- [John Owen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/john_owen.md): Man who provides information about Sir Percival.
- [Garth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/characters/garth.md): Man who helps Walter in his investigation.

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