Nintendo has created many video game series and franchises throughout its history. Their first established series was the Donkey Kong, established in 1981. They followed with the Mario series, starting with the arcade game Mario Bros. and the Super Mario Bros. games on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Nintendo has created over dozens of franchises, each with their own sets of notable characters.
The following is a list of lists of characters who appear in various games and franchises published by Nintendo arranged in alphabetical order.