The Three Musketeers (Dramatized) characters

Appears from the start

A young Gascon who leaves home for Paris with a horse, a little money, and a letter of introduction to Monsieur de Treville. Proud, impulsive, and determined to become a musketeer, he takes immediate offense when a stranger mocks him at an inn and pursues the insult despite being badly outmatched.

Also known as The Man of Meung

Appears from the start

A scarred, self-possessed stranger who ridicules d'Artagnan at Meung, defeats him, and steals his letter to Treville. He appears to be conducting confidential business connected with a beautiful Englishwoman and the cardinal.

First appears in chapter 2

Captain of the King's Musketeers and an influential fellow Gascon. Loyal to his men and respected at court, he receives d'Artagnan because of the young man's family letter and recognizes both his recklessness and his promise.

First appears in chapter 2

The eldest-seeming and most reserved of three inseparable musketeers. Grave, courteous, and exceptionally brave, he hides his birth and private sorrows behind the name Athos. A collision with d'Artagnan leads him to arrange a duel with the newcomer.

First appears in chapter 2

A tall musketeer with a booming manner, splendid clothes, and a taste for being noticed. Proud of his strength and appearance, he challenges d'Artagnan after the Gascon accidentally exposes the less impressive part of his equipment.

First appears in chapter 2

A graceful, discreet musketeer who claims that military life is only a temporary stage before he enters the Church. D'Artagnan offends him by drawing attention to a handkerchief Aramis would rather not acknowledge, prompting the third of the day's proposed duels.

First appears in chapter 6

France's powerful chief minister and the political patron of his own guards. He is a rival center of authority to the king's musketeers and watches the queen's circle for any vulnerability that could strengthen his position at court.

First appears in chapter 7

D'Artagnan's newly hired servant, a practical young Picard who is frequently alarmed by his master's appetite for danger. Despite his complaints and fear, he proves resourceful and loyal on errands where a less devoted servant might leave.

First appears in chapter 8

D'Artagnan's Paris landlord, a prosperous haberdasher who asks for help after his wife is abducted. Timid and easily influenced, he hopes proximity to the musketeers will solve a dangerous court problem he does not understand.

First appears in chapter 8

Queen of France and wife of Louis XIII, born a Spanish princess and isolated within the French court. Her friendship with the English Duke of Buckingham gives Richelieu an opening to place both her reputation and her security at risk.

Also known as Madame Bonacieux

First appears in chapter 10

The young wife of d'Artagnan's landlord and a trusted attendant in the queen's household. After d'Artagnan frees her from Richelieu's agents, she enlists his help in a secret mission on the queen's behalf.

Also known as Duke of Buckingham

First appears in chapter 12

George Villiers, the powerful English favorite of King Charles I. His devotion to Queen Anne draws him secretly to Paris, where their personal attachment threatens an international and court scandal.

Also known as Countess de Winter

First appears in chapter 21

A striking English noblewoman whom d'Artagnan notices during his return journey from London. She is Lord de Winter's sister-in-law and has connections to the mysterious agent d'Artagnan encountered at Meung.

First appears in chapter 21

An English nobleman whom d'Artagnan meets near the Channel and initially mistakes for a rival. A duel gives way to friendly terms, and de Winter introduces the young Frenchman to his beautiful sister-in-law, Milady.

First appears in chapter 33

Milady's maid, who becomes attracted to d'Artagnan and admits him to her mistress's house. Her access to Milady's rooms and correspondence makes her an important source of information in his increasingly dangerous pursuit.

First appears in chapter 51

A young English naval officer and severe Puritan whom Lord de Winter assigns to guard Milady. His rigid principles and hostility toward Buckingham appear to make him a reliable jailer who will not be swayed by charm.