List of The Chronicles of Narnia characters facts for kids

This is a list of characters from The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of fantasy novels by C. S. Lewis. These books tell amazing stories about a magical land called Narnia, filled with talking animals, mythical creatures, and brave children.

Characters from the Books

A

• Ahoshta: A 60-year-old man from Calormen. He became the Grand Vizier, a chief adviser to the Tisroc (king). Aravis's stepmother wanted her to marry him, but Aravis did not like him. (HHB)
• Alambil: This name means "Lady of Peace." It is a planet, or moving star, in the Narnian sky. (PC)
• Alimash: A nobleman from Calormen and a cousin of Aravis. (HHB)
• Anradin Tarkaan: A nobleman from Calormen. He used to own Bree, the talking horse. (HHB)
• Aravis Tarkheena: The daughter of a Calormene nobleman. She runs away when her stepmother tries to make her marry Ahoshta. She escapes Calormen with Shasta and later becomes Queen of Archenland when she marries him. (HHB)
• Ardeeb Tisroc: A very old ancestor of Aravis. (HHB)
• Argoz, Lord: One of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. (VDT)
• Arlian, Lord: A Narnian lord who was killed by Miraz. (PC)
• Arsheesh: A fisherman from the southern part of Calormen. He found a baby boy, Shasta, in a small boat and raised him, but he was not a kind father. (HHB)
• Aslan: The Great Lion. He is the son of the Emperor-Beyond-the-Sea and the creator and Lord of Narnia. He is also known as the Lord of Cair Paravel and the Emperor of the Lone Islands. (All books)
• Axartha Tarkaan: The Grand Vizier before Ahoshta Tarkaan. (HHB)
• Azaroth: A god worshipped in Calormen. (HHB)
• Azrooh: A Calormene soldier who was killed by King Lune. (HHB)

B

• Bacchus: A spirit of wine and joy, named after a Roman god. (PC)
• Bannister, "Big": One of the bullies at Experiment House, a school Eustace and Jill attended. (SC)
• Bar, Lord: A former Lord Chancellor of Archenland. He kidnapped Prince Cor. (HHB)
• Beaver, Mr.: A talking beaver who builds dams. He is the first Narnian to meet the four Pevensie children. He and his wife help the children and tell them about Narnia. They then lead them to Aslan. (LWW)
• Beaver, Mrs.: She and Mr. Beaver give the Pevensie children a safe place to stay, food, and information. When the White Witch sends wolves after the children, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver take them to the Stone Table to meet Aslan. She makes good tea. (LWW)
• Beech Dryad: A tree spirit who warns Tirian and his friends that living trees are being cut down. She dies when her tree is felled. (LB)
• Belisar, Lord: A Narnian lord who was killed by Miraz. (PC)
• Bern, Lord: One of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. He became the Duke of the Lone Islands. (VDT)
• Betty: A servant who worked for Professor Digory Kirke. (LWW)
• Breehy-hinny-brinny-hoohy-hah (Bree for short): A talking horse who escaped from Calormen. He carries Shasta on his journey with Aravis. (HHB)
• Bricklethumb: A Red Dwarf, brother of Duffle and Rogin. (HHB)
• Bulgy Bears, the: Part of Caspian X's army of Old Narnians. One of them becomes a general. They love supper and sometimes suck their paws. (PC)

C

• Camillo: A talking hare who leads a group of animals to a big meeting. (PC)
• Carter: A student at Experiment House. (SC)
• Caspian the Conqueror (Caspian I): The first Telmarine King of Narnia after the Telmarines invaded. He started the Caspian royal family. (PC)
• Caspian VI: The great-great-grandfather of Caspian X. He built the Castle of Caspian. (PC)
• Caspian VIII: The father of Caspian IX and Miraz. (PC)
• Caspian IX: The father of Caspian X and brother of Miraz. (PC)
• Caspian X (also called "The Seafarer" or "The Navigator"): He was born Prince Caspian. He became King of Narnia with help from Aslan and the Pevensie children. Later, he sailed to the edge of the world on his ship, the Dawn Treader. He married Ramandu's daughter and was the father of Prince Rilian. (PC, VDT, SC, LB)
• Chervy: A stag (male deer) who warns of a Calormene invasion. (HHB)
• Chief Voice: The "leader" of the Dufflepuds. (VDT)
• Chlamash: A Calormene soldier who surrendered to Edmund. (HHB)
• Cholmondeley Major: A member of "The Gang" at Experiment House. (SC)
• Clipsie: A Duffer, and the daughter of Chief Voice. (VDT)
• Clodsley Shovel: The leader of the Moles. (PC)
• Cloudbirth: A Centaur known for being a famous healer. (SC)
• Coalblack: The horse of Prince Rilian. (SC)
• Col: The first King of Archenland, and son of Frank V. (Timeline)
• Cole: Colin's older brother, from the Archenland nobility. (HHB)
• Colin: Cole's younger brother, also from the Archenland nobility. (HHB)
• Cor: See Shasta. (HHB)
• Coriakin: A former star who was sent to look after the Duffers as a punishment. (VDT)
• Corin: The younger twin brother of Cor (Shasta), born 20 minutes after him. He is the son of King Lune and a skilled boxer. His nickname is "Corin Thunderfist." (HHB)
• Cornelius: Half-dwarf and half-human. He was a tutor to Caspian X. (PC)
• Corradin: A Calormene soldier who was killed by Edmund. (HHB)

D

• Dar: A Lord of Archenland, and brother of Darrin. (HHB)
• Darrin: A Lord of Archenland, and brother of Dar. (HHB)
• Destrier: Prince Caspian's horse. The name means "war-horse." (PC)
• Diggle: A Dwarf who led a group of rebels. (LB)
• D.L.F. (Dear Little Friend): A nickname for Trumpkin. (PC)
• Drinian, Lord: The captain of the Dawn Treader. He was a friend of Prince Rilian and his father, King Caspian X. (VDT, SC)
• Duffle: A Red Dwarf, brother of Rogin and Bricklethumb. He helped Shasta. (HHB)
• Dumnus: A Faun who danced for Caspian X. (PC)

E

• Edward: Uncle Andrew's cousin. He was a member of the yeomanry and often visited pawnshops. (MN)
• Emeth Tarkaan: A Calormene Lord who became friends with the Narnians. (LB)
• The Emperor-Over-the-Sea: A mysterious and powerful ruler over Narnia. He is the father of Aslan. The laws of Deep Magic and Deeper Magic come from him. (LWW, VDT)
• Erimon, Lord: A Narnian lord who was killed by Miraz. (PC)
• Erlian: The father of King Tirian. He was the sixth king of Narnia after Rilian. (LB)
• Emerald Witch: See Lady of the Green Kirtle. (SC)

F

• Farsight: An Eagle who brings news to Tirian. (LB)
• Father Christmas: He brings Christmas gifts to Peter, Susan, Lucy, and the Beavers. (LWW)
• Father Time: A giant who wakes up at the end of the world. (SC, LB)
• Featherstone, Anne: A schoolmate of Lucy's. Anne was jealous of Lucy's friendship with Marjorie Preston. (VDT)
• Fenris Ulf: See Maugrim.
• Fledge: His original name was Strawberry. He became the father of all winged horses. He was once a cab-horse in London. (MN)
• Frank I: The first King of Narnia. He used to be a London cabby. (MN)
• Frank V: A King of Narnia and father of Col of Archenland. (Timeline)

G

• Gale: The tenth King of Narnia. (LB)
• "The Gang": A group of bullies at Experiment House who picked on students like Eustace and Jill. (SC)
• Garrett Twins: Members of "The Gang" at Experiment House. (SC)
• Ginger: A cat who worked with Shift. Ginger gained power by working with the Calormenes against Shift and other animals. (LB)
• Girbius: A Faun who danced for Caspian X. (PC)
• Glenstorm: A Centaur who was a prophet and could read the stars. (PC)
• Glimfeather: An Owl who carried Jill Pole and Eustace Scrubb to the Parliament of Owls. (SC)
• Glozelle, Lord: An adviser to Miraz. He was killed in battle by High King Peter. (PC)
• Golg: An Earthman who was questioned by Puddleglum and Prince Rilian. (SC)
• Griffle: A Black Dwarf who was disloyal to Tirian. (LB)
• Gumpas: The Governor of the Lone Islands. Caspian X removed him from power. (VDT)
• Gwendolen: A Narnian/Telmarine schoolgirl who followed Aslan. (PC)

H

• Harpa Tarkaan: The father of Emeth. (LB)
• Helen I: The first queen of Narnia. (MN)
• Hermit of the Southern March: A magician who took in Aravis, Bree, and Hwin. (HHB)
• Hogglestock: A representative of the hedgehogs. (PC)
• Hwin: A talking mare from Narnia who was raised in Calormen. She carried Aravis on her journey with Shasta. (HHB)

I

• Ilgamuth: A Calormene soldier who was killed by Darrin. (HHB)
• Ilsombreh Tisroc: A great-great-grandfather of Aravis. (HHB)
• Ivy: A servant who worked for Professor Kirke. (LWW)

J

• Jackdaw: A bird, related to crows. He made the first joke in Narnia. (MN)
• Jackle, Edith: A follower and talebearer for "the Gang" at Experiment House. (SC)
• Jadis: See White Witch.
• Jewel: A male unicorn and the best friend of King Tirian. He was never fooled by the False Aslan. (LB)

K

• Ketterley, Andrew: A magician and Digory's "mad" Uncle Andrew. He invented the rings that took Digory and Polly to the Wood between the Worlds. (MN)
• Ketterley, Letitia: Digory's aunt, sister to Andrew Ketterley and Mabel Kirke. (MN)
• Kidrash Tarkaan: The father of Aravis. (HHB)
• Kirke, Digory: A friend of Narnia. He was the second person to leave Earth for Narnia. (MN, LWW, LB)
• Kirke, Mabel: Digory's mother. (MN)
• Kirke, Mr: Digory's father. He was in India but later inherited money and came home. (MN)

L

• Lady of the Green Kirtle: The Queen of the Underland. She was a powerful sorceress who kidnapped Prince Rilian for ten years. She planned to use him to take over Narnia. (SC)
• Lapsed Bear of Stormness: A talking bear who had returned to wild habits but was reformed by Corin. (HHB)
• Lasaraleen Tarkheena: A Calormene noblewoman and friend of Aravis. She helped Aravis escape Tashbaan safely. (HHB)
• Lefay, Mrs.: Andrew's fairy godmother. She gave him the magical dust he used to make the rings. (MN)
• Lilith: A supposed first wife of Adam, said to be an ancestor of Jadis. (LWW)
• Liln: The wife of Fair Olvin of Archenland. (HHB)
• Lilygloves: The Chief Mole. He helped plant an orchard. (PC)
• Lune, King: The King of Archenland. He was a widower and the father of Cor and Corin. (HHB)

M

• Macready, Mrs.: The housekeeper for Professor Kirke. (LWW)
• Maenads: Bacchus's wild group of girls, from Greek mythology. (PC)
• Margaret: A servant who worked for Professor Kirke. (LWW)
• Maugrim: A talking Wolf and the Captain of the White Witch's secret police during her 100-year winter in Narnia. King Peter killed him. He is called Fenris Ulf in some books. (LWW)
• Mavramorn, Lord: One of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. (VDT)
• Mentius: A Faun who danced for Caspian X. (PC)
• Miraz: The king who took over Narnia. He was the son of Caspian VIII, brother of Caspian IX, and uncle of Caspian X. (PC)
• Moonwood: A Hare with excellent hearing. (LB)
• Mullugutherum: An Earthman. (SC)

N

• Nain, King: The King of Archenland during Miraz's rule. (PC)
• Nausus: A Faun who danced for Caspian X. (PC)
• Nikabrik: A Black Dwarf who fought with Caspian X against Miraz. He was killed when he tried to bring the White Witch back to life. (PC)
• Nimienus: A Faun who danced for Caspian X. (PC)
• The Nurse: The caretaker of Caspian X. She told him stories about Old Narnia. (PC)

O

• Oak: A Hamadryad (tree spirit) and a member of Aslan's council. (MN)
• Octesian, Lord: One of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. He died on Dragon Isle. (VDT)
• Olvin: Also called Fair Olvin. He was a legendary warrior of Archenland who turned Pire to stone. (HHB)
• Obentinus: A Faun who danced for Caspian X. (PC)
• Orruns: A Faun. (SC)
• Oscuns: A Faun who danced for Caspian X. (PC)

P

• Passarids: A noble family of Narnia who were killed fighting giants. (PC)
• Pattertwig: A talkative but trustworthy squirrel. (PC)
• Peepiceek: The second-in-command Mouse under Reepicheep. (PC)
• Pennyfather, Adela: A member of "The Gang" at Experiment House. (SC)
• Peridan, Lord: A Narnian courtier who went on a trip to Tashbaan. (HHB)
• Pevensie, Edmund: A friend of Narnia and King of Narnia, known as The Just. (LWW, HHB, PC, VDT, LB)
• Pevensie, Lucy: A friend of Narnia and Queen of Narnia, known as The Valiant. (LWW, HHB, PC, VDT, LB)
• Pevensie, Peter: A friend of Narnia and High King of Narnia, known as The Magnificent. He was also Lord of Cair Paravel and Emperor of the Lone Islands. (LWW, PC, LB)
• Pevensie, Susan: A friend of Narnia and Queen of Narnia, known as The Gentle. (LWW, HHB, PC)
• Pire: A terrible two-headed giant who threatened Archenland. (HHB)
• Pittencream: A sailor who was left on Ramandu's Island. (VDT)
• Plummer, Polly: A friend of Narnia. She was the first person to leave Earth for Narnia. (MN, LB)
• Poggin: A Dwarf, and the last dwarf loyal to King Tirian. (LB)
• Pole, Jill: A friend of Narnia and an adventurer. (SC, LB)
• Pomona: A Wood-Person who put spells on an apple orchard. (PC)
• Preston, Marjorie: A schoolmate of Lucy. (VDT)
• Miss Prizzle: A schoolmistress in Narnia. (PC)
• Professor Kirke: See Kirke, Digory.
• Prunaprismia: The wife of Miraz. (PC)
• Puddleglum: A Marshwiggle who guided Eustace and Jill on their journey to find Prince Rilian. He was very pessimistic but always brave. (SC)
• Pug: A pirate and slave dealer on Felimath. (VDT)
• Pulverulentus Siccus: A Telmarine Narnian grammarian who wrote the Grammatical Garden. His name means "dusty dry" in Latin. (PC)
• Puzzle: A donkey who was tricked into pretending to be Aslan by Shift the ape. He later joined the good characters and was forgiven by Aslan. (LB)

R

• Rabadash: The Crown Prince and later Tisroc of Calormen. He led a failed invasion of Narnia. He was called "Rabadash the Peacemaker" to his face, but "Rabadash the Ridiculous" behind his back. Aslan punished him for defying and insulting Him. (HHB)
• Ram the Great: The most famous King of Archenland, and the son of King Cor and Queen Aravis. (HHB)
• Ramandu: A star who was the father-in-law of Caspian X. (VDT)
• Ramandu's Daughter: The daughter of Ramandu. She is not named in the books. She married Caspian X and was later killed by a green serpent, who was actually the Lady of the Green Kirtle. (VDT, SC)
• Raven of Ravenscaur: The leader of the Ravens. (PC)
• Reepicheep: The Chief Mouse of Narnia. He was famous for his courage and skill with a sword. He fought for Prince Caspian and later traveled with him to the end of the world. (PC, VDT, LB)
• Restimar, Lord: One of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. He died on Deathwater. (VDT)
• Revilian, Lord: One of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. He was one of the three sleepers on Ramandu's island. (VDT)
• Rhince: The first mate of the Dawn Treader. (VDT)
• Rhoop, Lord: One of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. He was rescued from the Dark Island. (VDT)
• Rilian: The only son of King Caspian X. He was under the spell of the Green Witch for ten years. (SC)
• Rishda Tarkaan: A Calormene commander in the Tisroc's army. He plotted with Shift to take over Narnia. (LB)
• Rishti Tarkaan: The grandfather of Aravis. (HHB)
• River-God: The father and leader of the Naiads (water spirits) of the Great River. Bacchus freed him near Beruna. (PC)
• Rogin: A Red Dwarf, brother of Bricklethumb and Duffle. (HHB)
• Roonwit: A Centaur who could read the stars and was a friend to Tirian. (LB)
• Rumblebuffin, Giant: A 20-foot-tall Narnian giant who was turned to stone by the White Witch. Aslan later freed him. (LWW)
• Rynelf: A loyal sailor on the Dawn Treader. (VDT)

S

• Sallowpad: A Raven from the Narnian group that went to Calormen. (HHB)
• Sarah: Andrew's housemaid, who was kind. (MN)
• Scrubb, Alberta: Eustace's mother. (VDT)
• Scrubb, Eustace Clarence: A friend of Narnia and cousin of the Pevensies. He changed from being a pest to a better person. (VDT, SC, LB)
• Scrubb, Harold: Eustace's father. (VDT)
• Shasta: A young boy raised by Arsheesh. He met the talking horse Bree, who convinced him to escape Calormen by riding north to Narnia. Shasta found out he was actually Prince Cor of Archenland and helped save Narnia from invasion. He eventually became King Cor of Archenland. (HHB)
• Shar: An Archenlander. (HHB)
• Shift: An Ape who tricked the donkey Puzzle into pretending to be Aslan. This helped the Calormenes take over Narnia. Shift was later eaten by Tash. (LB)
• Silenus: A fat old man who rode a donkey and was with Bacchus. He often shouted, "Refreshments, refreshments!" (PC)
• Slinkey: A Fox who was a traitor and was killed by Eustace. (LB)
• Snowflake: The horse of the Emerald Witch. (SC)
• Sopespian, Lord: A Telmarine who was killed by Peter. (PC)
• Sorner, "Spotty": One of "the Gang" at Experiment House. (SC)
• Spivvins: A schoolmate of Eustace. (SC)
• Stonefoot: A Giant summoned by Roonwit to Tirian. (LB)
• Strawberry: See Fledge.
• Swanwhite: A Queen of Narnia who was so beautiful that her reflection in a forest pool shone for over a year. (LB)

T

• Tacks: Pug's fellow slave dealer on Felimath. (VDT)
• Tarva: "Lord of Victory." A planet (moving star) in the Narnian sky. (PC)
• Tash: The god of the Calormenes. He is a skeletal figure with a vulture's head and four arms, who demands blood sacrifices. (HHB, LB)
• Thornbut: A Red Dwarf who was in charge of Prince Corin during the Calormene invasion of Archenland. He tried to stop the prince from joining the battle. (HHB)
• Tirian: The last King of Narnia. He was the seventh king after King Rilian. (LB)
• Tran: A member of the Archenland nobility. (HHB)
• Tisroc: The supreme ruler of Calormen. (HHB)
• Trufflehunter: A talking Badger who cared for Caspian X when he was hurt while running from Miraz. He stayed loyal to Aslan. (PC)
• Trumpkin: A Red Dwarf who helped the Pevensies. (PC, VDT, SC)
• Tumnus: A Faun who became friends with Lucy when she first arrived in Narnia. He saved her from the White Witch. (LWW, HHB, LB)

U

• Urnus: A Faun who held Trumpkin's ear trumpet. (SC)
• Uvilas: A Lord of Narnia who was killed by Miraz. He was Prince Caspian's uncle. (PC)

V

• Voltinus: A Faun who danced for Caspian X. (PC)
• Voluns: A Faun who danced for Caspian X. (PC)

W

• Warden: The person in charge of the borders of the Underland. (SC)
• White Stag: A magical deer hunted by the Pevensies. It was rumored to grant wishes if caught. (LWW, SC)
• White Witch: Also known as Queen Jadis of Charn. She once ruled the dead world of Charn. Later, she enslaved Narnia in a 100-year winter. (MN, LWW)
• Wimbleweather: A rather dim 10-foot-tall giant from Deadman's Hill. (PC)
• Winterblott, Edith: A member of "The Gang" at Experiment House. (SC)
• Wraggle: A Satyr who was a traitor and was killed by Jill. (LB)

Z

• Zardeenah: A Calormene goddess, known as "Lady of the Night." Unmarried Calormene women dedicated themselves to her. (HHB)

Adaptations

These Narnian characters are not in C. S. Lewis's books but appear in movies or games based on The Chronicles of Narnia.

• Badger: Mr. Beaver's best friend. He is seen only when Mr. Beaver finds him turned to stone by the White Witch. (LWW film)
• Green Dryad: A tree spirit who lives in a Cherry Blossom tree. She warns Peter and Edmund about Aslan's death. (LWW film)
• Mr. Fox: He helps the Pevensies escape from the wolves in the movie. He was turned to stone by the White Witch but restored by Aslan. (LWW film)
• Gael: A girl from the Lone Islands whose mother was taken by the green mist in the movie. She sneaks onto the Dawn Treader to follow her father, Rhince. (VDT film)
• Ginarrbrik: The White Witch's dwarf assistant. He is killed by Susan when he tries to kill Edmund. (LWW film)
• Gryphons: Creatures with the body of a lion and the front of an eagle. They were created for the movie and do not appear in the books. One Gryphon warns Peter about the Witch's army. (LWW film)
• Oreius, General: A Centaur created for the movie. He is a general in Aslan's army and fights with Peter. He is turned to stone by the White Witch. (LWW film)
• Lilliandil: The daughter of Ramandu. She is not named in the books, but a producer named her "Lilliandil" for the TV series. She marries Caspian X and is killed by a green serpent, who is actually the Lady of the Green Kirtle. (VDT film and book, SC)
• Otmin, General: A Minotaur created for the movie. He is a general in the White Witch's army and is killed by Oreius. (LWW film)
• Pevensie, Helen: The mother of Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. She does not appear in the books but is shown in the film helping her children. (LWW film)
• Asterius: A Minotaur who served Prince Caspian. He is killed by Telmarine archers. (PC film)
• Tyrus: The Head Satyr in the Old Narnian Army. He is killed at Miraz's Castle. (PC film)
• Diomedus: A white-furred Minotaur and a member of the Old Narnian Army. (PC film)
• Lightning Bolt: A young Centaur and one of the Old Narnians. (PC film)
• Tavros: A Minotaur who served as first mate aboard the Dawn Treader. (VDT film)

See also

• List of actors who have played Narnia characters