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This is a list of characters in the Spiderwick series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, including both human and faerie characters.
[edit] Human characters
- Jared Grace – The main character, from whose point of view the books are written. Simon is his identical twin, although they have contrasting personalities. Jared is a brave and resourceful natural leader, good at creating plans. He is mature for his age, but occasionally mischieveous, though his intentions are usually good. He also has anger management issues. In the film adaption of The Spiderwick Chronicles, he is portrayed by British actor Freddie Highmore, as is Simon.
- Mallory Grace – Jared and Simon's older sister. She is an avid fencer who takes part in many fencing competitions; this skill comes in handy when defending herself against faeries. Although she can be grumpy, she also helps her brothers in their various adventures. She is portrayed by Sarah Bolger in the film adaption of the series.
- Lucinda Spiderwick – The daughter of Arthur Spiderwick and the cousin of Helen Grace's mother, making her the Grace children's great aunt. She was attacked by faeries and subsequently put in a clinic for the insane. She can only eat faerie food because of a cruel joke played on her by faeries, however, a few friendly sprites provide her with food. She is portrayed by Joan Plowright in the film adaption.
- Arthur Spiderwick – The author of the field guide to faeries, who disappeared after trying to fool the elves. He is portrayed by David Strathairn in the film adaption.
[edit] Faeries
- Hogsqueal – One of Mulgarath's goblins who is actually a hobgoblin; he is an anti-hero. Hogsqueal uses children's teeth as his own, claiming that he is the Tooth Faerie. He helps out the children, but usually to his own advantage; and never uses the children's names, instead using odd insults. He is voiced by Seth Rogen in the film adaption.
- River Troll – A troll who appears in The Seeing Stone. He lives underneath local rivers. Jared makes a deal with the Troll so he won't eat them: let them cross and the 'tasty' goblins will follow.
- The Korting – The ruler of the dwarves. In The Ironwood Tree, he tricks Jared and Simon into being held prisoner. It seems that he was good but was deceived into being evil. He does not appear in the films.
