fictional characters
People from stories
Fictional characters are invented people, animals, or beings that appear in stories, films, games, and other creative works.
They exist only within their narratives, though beloved characters like Sherlock Holmes or Harry Potter can feel real to audiences.
The term distinguishes imaginary figures from historical or real people: The documentary mixed interviews with actors playing fictional characters.
- antiheroMorally ambiguous main character
- tragic heroCharacter whose flaw causes ruin
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- villainWicked story antagonist
- femme fataleTreacherous enchantress
foil · fanfiction · narrator · backstory · fantasy · trickster · comic relief · sidekick · love interest · love triangle · chosen one · archetype · mentor · fanart · fan favorite · sage · ensemble cast · alter-ego
- imaginary thingsfantasies, imaginary friends, imaginary worlds, make-believe, make believe
- disclaimerswarning, fine print, notice, terms of use, waiver
- name gamesfamous faces, who am I, name recall, stage names, pen names