# Thuvia, Maid of Mars — Character guide

> Key figures in Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

- [Carthoris of Helium](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/carthoris_of_helium.md): Prince of Helium who rescues Thuvia and battles enemies across Barsoom.
- [Thuvia of Ptarth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/thuvia_of_ptarth.md): Princess of Ptarth, sought by many, central to the plot's conflicts.
- [Astok of Dusar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/astok_of_dusar.md): Prince of Dusar who schemes against Carthoris and Thuvia.
- [Jav](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/jav.md): A green Martian warrior who captures and interacts with the protagonists.
- [Tario of Lothar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/tario_of_lothar.md): Jeddak of the ancient city of Lothar, a master of illusion.
- [Vas Kor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/vas_kor.md): A Dusarian noble who aids Astok's plots against Carthoris.
- [Kar Komak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/kar_komak.md): A phantom bowman from Lothar who becomes a real ally.
- [Komal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/komal.md): The great white ape that serves as a guardian in Lothar.
- [Turjun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/turjun.md): A panthan (mercenary) who plays a key role in the later chapters.
- [Kulan Tith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/kulan_tith.md): Jeddak of Kaol, affianced to Thuvia, who makes a sacrifice.
- [Nutus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/nutus.md): Jeddak of Dusar and father of Astok, involved in political intrigue.
- [Thar Ban](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/thar_ban.md): A green Martian warrior who captures Thuvia.
- [John Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/john_carter.md): Warlord of Mars and father of Carthoris, appears briefly.
- [Hortan Gur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/hortan_gur.md): A grotesque creature encountered in the Hall of Doom.
- [Hal Vas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/hal_vas.md): Son of Vas Kor, involved in the plot against Carthoris.
- [Dejah Thoris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/thuvia_maid_of_mars_se/characters/dejah_thoris.md): Princess of Helium and mother of Carthoris, mentioned briefly.

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