Character guide

Carthoris of Helium

major

Also known as Carthoris, Helium, the jeddak of Helium, the impatient Carthoris, the Prince of Helium, Prince of Helium

Prince of Helium who rescues Thuvia and battles enemies across Barsoom.

Thuvia of Ptarth

major

Also known as Thuvia, Ptarth, Dusar, all Dusar, distant Ptarth

Princess of Ptarth, sought by many, central to the plot's conflicts.

Astok of Dusar

supporting

Also known as Astok, Dusar

Prince of Dusar who schemes against Carthoris and Thuvia.

Jav

supporting

Also known as Presently Jav

A green Martian warrior who captures and interacts with the protagonists.

Tario of Lothar

supporting

Also known as Tario, Lothar, the bowman of Lothar, mighty Lothar

Jeddak of the ancient city of Lothar, a master of illusion.

Vas Kor

supporting

Also known as These Vas Kor, Already Vas Kor, Evidently Vas Kor

A Dusarian noble who aids Astok's plots against Carthoris.

Kar Komak

supporting

Also known as X Kar Komak, Kar Komak

A phantom bowman from Lothar who becomes a real ally.

Komal

minor

The great white ape that serves as a guardian in Lothar.

Turjun

supporting

Also known as XIII Turjun

A panthan (mercenary) who plays a key role in the later chapters.

Kulan Tith

supporting

Also known as Kulan, XIV Kulan Tith

Jeddak of Kaol, affianced to Thuvia, who makes a sacrifice.

Nutus

minor

Jeddak of Dusar and father of Astok, involved in political intrigue.

Thar Ban

minor

A green Martian warrior who captures Thuvia.

John Carter

minor

Also known as John Carter of Virginia

Warlord of Mars and father of Carthoris, appears briefly.

Thuvan Dihn

minor

Jeddak of Ptarth and father of Thuvia.

Hortan Gur

minor

Also known as the hideous Hortan Gur

A grotesque creature encountered in the Hall of Doom.

Hal Vas

minor

Son of Vas Kor, involved in the plot against Carthoris.

Dejah Thoris

minor

Also known as Dejah Thoris of Helium

Princess of Helium and mother of Carthoris, mentioned briefly.