List of characters by first appearance

This article is about characters in the Mario franchise and all related series, organized by game. For characters listed alphabetically, see List of characters.

This is a list of characters featured in the Mario franchise and all related series, organized by the game in which they first appear.

Donkey Kong

• Mario
• Donkey Kong
• Pauline

Donkey Kong Jr.

• Donkey Kong Jr.
• Mario

Mario Bros.

• Luigi

Wrecking Crew

• Foreman Spike

Super Mario Bros.

• Princess Peach
• Bowser

Super Mario Bros. 2 / Super Mario Advance

• Wart
• Mouser
• Fryguy
• Clawgrip
• Triclyde
• Birdo
• Robirdo (Super Mario Advance)
• Toad

Super Mario Bros. 3 / Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3

• Koopalings
  • Larry Koopa
  • Morton Koopa Jr.
  • Wendy O. Koopa
  • Iggy Koopa
  • Roy Koopa
  • Lemmy Koopa
  • Ludwig von Koopa
• Kings
• Boom Boom

Super Mario Land

• Princess Daisy
• Tatanga
• King Totomesu
• Hiyoihoi
• Dragonzamasu
• Tamao
• Biokinton

Dr. Mario

• Dr. Mario

Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2

• Yoshi
• Yoshi's Friends

NES Open Tournament Golf

• Steve
• Mark
• Tony
• Billy

Mario Paint

• Mr. Crayon
• Undodog

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

• Wario
• Witch
• Sewer Rat
• Octopus
• Bird
• Three Little Pigheads

Mario & Wario

• Wanda

Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3

• Captain Syrup
• Genie
• Spiked Pirate
• Bīfun
• Hinyari
• Funfun
• Bobo
• Zenisukī

Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!

• Bomberman
• Cup King
• Top Man
• T-Bear
• P-Flower
• Thunder Cloud
• Pukupuku
• Gururin Knight
• Mad-Bomber

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island / Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island

• Baby Mario
• Baby Luigi
• Baby Bowser
• Kamek
• Stork
• Burt the Bashful
• Salvo the Slime
• Bigger Boo
• Roger the Potted Ghost
• Froggy
• Naval Piranha
• Marching Milde
• Hookbill the Koopa
• Sluggy the Unshaven
• Raphael the Raven
• Tap-Tap the Red Nose
• Tap-Tap the Golden

Virtual Boy Wario Land

• Beaver
• Guard
• Dinosaur Fish
• Sand Fish
• Tank and Operator
• Demon Head

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

• Mallow
• Geno
• Smithy Gang
  • Smithy
  • Exor
  • Factory Chief
  • Gunyolk
  • Manager
  • Director
  • Clerk
  • Domino
  • Cloaker
  • Boomer
  • Ding-A-Ling
  • Count Down
  • Mad Adder
  • Earth Link
  • Smelter
  • Mack
  • Bowyer
  • Yaridovich
  • Axem Rangers
    • Axem Red
    • Axem Black
    • Axem Pink
    • Axem Green
    • Axem Yellow
    • Blade
• Bahamutt
• Belome
• Booster
• Gardener
• Frogfucius
• Boshi
• Croco
• Gaz
• Chancellor
• Culex
• Monstermama
• Czar Dragon
• Zombone
• Garro
• Grandma
• Dr. Topper
• Hinopio
• Jagger
• Jinx
• Grate Guy
• Knife Guy
• Valentina
• Dodo
• Jonathan Jones
• Dyna & Mite
• Ma'Mole and Pa'Mole
• Megasmilax
• Link
• Punchinello
• Samus Aran
• Shy Away
• Three Musty Fears
• Raz
• Raini
• King Nimbus
• Queen Nimbus
• Vault Guard
• Toadofsky
• Sergeant Flutter

Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS

• King Bob-omb
• Whomp King
• Manta
• Eyerok
• Tuxie
• Mother Penguin
• Big Penguin
• MIPS
• Chief Chilly (Super Mario 64 DS)
• Koopa the Quick
• Mad Piano
• Big Bully
• Chill Bully
• Hoot
• Dorrie
• Big Mr. I
• Wiggler

Wrecking Crew '98

• Onigiri
• Onnanoko
• Oyazi
• Dogu

Mario Party

• Koopa Kid
• Puff
• Mushroom Shop Clerk
• Porto
• Bello
• Fun Gus
• Talking Parrot

Super Smash Bros.

• Fox McCloud
• Kirby
• Pikachu
• Jigglypuff
• Captain Falcon
• Ness
• Master Hand
• Metal Mario
• Fighting Polygons

Mario Golf

• Plum
• Sonny
• Harry
• Maple
• Charlie

Mario Party 2

• Woody
• Steamer
• Mushroom Genie
• Snifit Patrol
• Professor Fungi
• Battle T.

Wario Land 3

• Rudy the Clown
• Mad Scienstein
• Doll Boy
• Wormwould
• Shoot
• Wolfenboss
• Muddee
• Pesce
• Jamano
• Scowler
• Yellow Belly
• Anonster

Mario Tennis

• Waluigi

Mario Party 3

• Warukio
• Millennium Star
• Tumble
• Game Guy
• Belltop
• Mushroom Jeanie

Paper Mario

• Kammy Koopa
• Star Spirits
  • Eldstar
  • Mamar
  • Skolar
  • Muskular
  • Misstar
  • Klevar
  • Kalmar
• Twink
• Jr. Troopa
• Goombario
• Goombaria
• Goompapa
• Goomama
• Goompa
• Gooma
• Kooper
• Bombette
• Parakarry
• Lady Bow
• Watt
• Sushie
• Lakilester
• Goomba King
• Red and Blue Goomba
• Koopa Bros.
  • Red Ninjakoopa
  • Black Ninjakoopa
  • Yellow Ninjakoopa
  • Green Ninjakoopa
• Bowser???
• Buzzar
• Tutankoopa
• Chompy
• Tubba Blubba
• Tubba's Heart
• Big Lantern Ghost
• General Guy
• Lava Piranha
• Huff N. Puff
• Monstar
• Crystal King
• The Master
• Chan
• Lee
• Electro Blooper
• Super Blooper
• Fuzzipede
• Kent C. Koopa
• Rowf and Rhuff
• Oaklie
• Moustafa
• Kolorado
• Chuck Quizmo
• Russ T.
• Stanley
• Tayce T.
• Nomadimouse
• Whale
• Muss T.
• Chet Rippo
• Rip Cheato
• Postmaster
• Gourmet Guy
• Merlon
• Merlee
• Madam Merlar
• Merlow
• Merle
• Merluvlee
• Lakilulu
• Koopa Koot
• Village Leader
• Koover
• Igor
• Harry T.
• Fice T.
• Chanterelle
• Bruce
• Fishmael
• Frost T.
• Lily
• Minh T.
• Mort T.
• Petunia
• Yakkey
• Posie
• Rosie
• Tolielip
• Trading Event Toad
• Vanna T.
• Yoshi Chief
• Wise Wisterwood
• Dane T.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

• Zelda
• Sheik
• Pichu
• Ganondorf
• Ice Climbers
• Mewtwo
• Mr. Game & Watch
• Falco Lombardi
• Young Link
• Marth
• Roy
• Crazy Hand
• Giga Bowser
• Sandbag
• Fighting Wire Frames
• Giant Kirby
• Dark Link
• Metal Luigi

Luigi's Mansion

• King Boo
• Professor Elvin Gadd
• Neville
• Lydia
• Chauncey
• The Floating Whirlindas
• Shivers
• Melody Pianissima
• Mr. Luggs
• Spooky
• Bogmire
• Biff Atlas
• Miss Petunia
• Nana
• Slim Bankshot
• Henry and Orville
• Madame Clairvoya
• Boolossus
• Uncle Grimmly
• Clockwork Soldiers
• Sue Pea
• Jarvis
• Sir Weston
• Vincent Van Gore
• BamBoo
• Bootha
• GameBoo Advance
• TaBoo
• Boolicious
• TurBoo
• Boo La La
• GameBoo
• Kung Boo
• Boogie
• PeekaBoo
• GumBoo
• Boomeo
• Boodacious
• Booligan
• Booregard
• Mr. Boojangles
• LimBooger
• Boonswoggle
• Boohoo
• ShamBoo
• Booris
• Booigi
• Little Boo Peep
• Boo B. Hatch
• Booripedes
• Boomerang
• Booscaster
• Boolivia
• Boonita
• UnderBoo
• TamBoorine
• Booffant
• Boolderdash
• Bootique

Wario Land 4

• Golden Diva
• Princess Shokora
• Spoiled Rotten
• Cractus
• Cuckoo Condor
• Aerodent
• Catbat
• Hoggus
• Captain Coin
• Keyzer
• Black Cat
• Item Shopkeeper
• Game Bot

Super Mario Sunshine

• Toadsworth
• F.L.U.D.D.
• Bowser Jr.
• Shadow Mario
• Petey Piranha
• Gooper Blooper
• Phantamanta
• Eely-Mouth
• Mecha-Bowser
• Pianta Judge
• Pianta Attorney
• Il Piantissimo
• Sand Bird

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!

• Jimmy T.
• Mona
• Dribble and Spitz
• 9-Volt
• Dr. Crygor
• Orbulon
• Kat and Ana
• Ken the Reporter
• Pyoro
• Manager Joe
• Mona's Elephant
• Mona's Pig
• Mona's Monkey
• Diamond Police
• Fronk
• Shadow the Dog
• Don the Sparrow
• Boneheads

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

• Cackletta
• Bowletta
• Fawful
• Prince Peasley
• Queen Bean
• Lady Lima
• Popple
• Rookie
• Tolstar
• Hoohooros
• Dragohoho
• Chuckolator
• Mom Piranha
• Trunkle
• Hermie III
• Piranha Bean
• Jojora
• Jojora's Friends
• Bubbles
• Harhall
• Blablanadon
• Chuckleroot
• Border Bros
• Starshade Bros.
• Hammerhead Bros.
• Cork and Cask
• Jellyfish Sisters

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

• Toadette

Mario Party 6

• Twila
• Brighton

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

• Goombella
• Professor Frankly
• Koops
• Koopley
• Koopie Koo
• Flurrie
• Puni
  • Punio
  • Puni Elder
  • Petuni
  • Puniper
  • Pungry
  • Pungent
• Yoshi Kid
• Admiral Bobbery
• Ms. Mowz
• X-Nauts
  • Sir Grodus
  • Lord Crump
  • Shadow Sirens
    • Beldam
    • Marilyn
    • Vivian
• Gold Fuzzy
• Red Bones
• Hooktail
• Magnus Von Grapple
• Armored Harriers
• Rawk Hawk
• Grubba
• Macho Grubba
• Atomic Boo
• Doopliss
• Cortez
• Smorg
• Magnus Von Grapple 2.0
• Dark Bones
• Gloomtail
• Shadow Queen
• Bonetail
• Black Chest Demon
• TEC-XX
• Ishnail
• Gus
• Goose
• Garf
• Don Pianta
• Vinny
• Tony
• Francesca
• Frankie
• Toodles
• Hamma Jamma
• Bamma
• Flare
• Hamma Jamma's Father
• Hamma Jamma's Grandfather
• Bandy Andy
• KP Pete
• Cleftor
• Master Crash
• Sir Swoop
• Blooey
• Jerry
• Torque
• Hayzee
• Screamy
• Princess Eclair
• Chestnut King
• Minister Crepe
• Hizza
• X
• Zip T.
• Zess T.
• Pennington
• Lumpy
• Jolene
• Bub-ulber
• Charlieton
• Chef Shimi
• Darkly
• General White
• Lucky
• McGoomba
• Lahla
• Dazzle
• Flavio
• Grifty
• Maitre Delish
• Goom Goom
• Goomfrey
• Pa-Patch
• Podley
• Parrot
• Goldbob
• Ghost T.
• Heff T.
• Herb T.
• Peeka
• Scarlette
• Prince Mush
• Niff T.
• Wonky

Mario Golf: Advance Tour

• Neil
• Ella

WarioWare: Twisted!

• 18-Volt
• Papa T.
• Mama T.
• Pip Squeak
• Sal Out
• The Dinosaurs
• Shuriken the Falcon
• Diamond Troll
• Ocktor
• Space Monster Gabriel
• 5-Volt

WarioWare: Touched!

• Ashley and Red
• Mike
• Jamie T.
• James T.
• Art and Deco
• Sewer Guru
• Dr. Payne
• Bridget the Baker
• The Pork Loins
• Sammy Rai
• Vanessa
• Garbage Boy
• 4.1 and 4.2
• The Security Dudes
• Scratchy the 'Fro Bug
• Numchuck the Monkey
• Rocky the Reporter

Mario Party Advance

• Shroomlock
• Mrs. Shroomlock
• Mr.E
• Pengwen
• Mushbert

Mario Kart DS

• R.O.B.

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

• Shroobs
  • Elder Princess Shroob
  • Princess Shroob
  • Commander Shroob
  • Junior Shrooboid
  • Shrooboid Brat
  • Elder Shrooboid
  • Yoob
  • Swiggler
  • Sunnycide
• Toadsworth the Younger
• Toadbert
• Kylie Koopa
• Toadiko
• Hammer Bros.
• Mrs. Thwomp
• Elvin Gadd (past)
• Baby Peach
• Gramma Red and Gramma Green
• Hollijolli Mayor

Mario Tennis: Power Tour

• Clay (also known as Max)
• Ace (also known as Tina)

Super Mario Strikers

• Super Team

Mario Kart Arcade GP

• Pac-Man
• Ms. Pac-Man
• Blinky

New Super Mario Bros.

• Mummipokey
• Cheepskipper
• Mega Goomba
• Monty Tank
• Lakithunder
• Dry Bowser

Super Princess Peach

• Army Hammer Bro
• Perry
• Hoo
• Blizzardus

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

• Black Mage
• White Mage
• Ninja
• Moogle
• Cactuar
• Malboro

Yoshi's Island DS

• Baby Wario
• Baby DK
• Burt Brothers
• Gilbert the Gooey
• Hector the Reflector
• Big Bungee Piranha
• Bessie Bass
• Priscilla
• Six-Face Sal
• Big Guy the Stilted
• Moltz the Very Goonie

WarioWare: Smooth Moves

• Young Cricket and Master Mantis
• Penny
• Jimmy P.
• Monettes
• Diamond City Roughs
• Elephant Ogre
• Little Ogre
• Legendary Cat Dancers
• Chatty Mr. Spell Book
• Monster Flower
• Alien Mitzi
• Legendary Dog Dancers
• Mii

Wario: Master of Disguise

• Sphinx
• Count Cannoli
• Goodstyle
• Carpaccio
• Terrormisu
• Poobah the Pharaoh

Super Paper Mario

• Count Bleck
• Nastasia
• Tippi
• Merlon
• Bestovius
• Old Man Watchitt
• Thoreau
• Boomer
• Slim
• Barry
• Thudley
• Carrie
• Fleep
• Cudge
• Dottie
• Tiptron
• Merlumina
• Merlee
• O'Chunks
• Mimi
• Dimentio
• Mr. L
• Fracktail
• Francis
• Mega Koopa
• Big Blooper
• Pook
• Squirps
• Brobot
• Nolrem
• Flint Cragley
• King Croacus IV
• King Sammer
• Brobot L-type
• Queen Jaydes
• Grambi
• Luvbi
• Underchomp
• Bonechill
• Super Dimentio
• Saffron

Mario Party 8

• MC Ballyhoo
• Big Top
• Captain Goomba
• Almighty Goomba
• Holly Koopa
• Captain Shy Guy

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2

• Mametchi

Itadaki Street DS

• Slime
• Angelo
• Jessica
• Dragonlord
• Ragnar
• Alena
• Yangus
• Pudding
• Bianca
• Hassan
• Platypunk

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Miles "Tails" Prower
• Knuckles the Echidna
• Cream the Rabbit
• Dr. Eggman
• Amy Rose
• Charmy Bee
• Vector the Crocodile
• Blaze the Cat
• Shadow the Hedgehog
• Espio the Chameleon
• Big the Cat

Super Mario Galaxy

• Rosalina
• Luma
• Polari
• Captain Toad
• Blue Toad
• Yellow Toad
• Banktoad
• Mailtoad
• Queen Bee
• Penguru
• Coach
• Lumalee
• Gil Board
• Bill Board
• Phil Board
• Jill Board
• Cosmic Mario
• Cosmic Luigi
• Bouldergeist
• Kamella
• King Kaliente
• Megaleg
• Tarantox
• Dino Piranha
• Kingfin
• Baron Brrr
• Bugaboom
• Major Burrows
• Topmaniac
• Fiery Dino Piranha

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

• Meta Knight
• Pit
• Solid Snake
• Zero Suit Samus
• Ike
• Pokémon Trainer
  • Squirtle
  • Ivysaur
  • Charizard
• Lucas
• King Dedede
• Captain Olimar
• Palutena
• Ancient Minister
• Andross
• Lyn
• Samurai Goroh
• Nintendog
• Knuckle Joe
• Devil
• Dr. Wright
• Mr. Resetti
• Excitebike
• Jill
• Advance Wars
• Metroid
• Airan Jo
• Little Mac
• Gray Fox
• Metal Gear
• Otacon
• Mei Ling
• Colonel Roy Campbell

Mario Kart Wii

• Baby Daisy

Wario Land: Shake It!

• Queen Merelda
• Shake King
• Rollanratl
• Hot Roderick
• Chortlebot
• Bloomsday
• Large Fry

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

• Metal Sonic
• Silver the Hedgehog
• E-123 Omega
• Rouge the Bat
• Jet the Hawk

Super Mario Galaxy 2

• Lubba
• Co-Star Luma
• Cosmic Spirit
• The Chimp
• Fluzzard
• Peewee Piranha
• King Lakitu
• Digga-Leg
• Gobblegut
• Rollodillo
• Sorbetti
• Megahammer
• Glamdozer
• Squizzard
• Prince Pikante
• Fire Gobblegut

Super Mario 3D Land

• Pom Pom

Fortune Street

• Stella
• Patty

Paper Mario: Sticker Star

• Kersti
• Sling-a-Thing Toad
• Shady Toad
• Traveling Toad
• Megasparkle Goomba
• Tower Power Pokey
• Mizzter Blizzard

New Super Mario Bros. U

• Nabbit

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

• Boogie Woogie
• BaBoon
• Boo Boo
• Ooga Booga
• MamBoo
• Boolean
• Booluga
• Boo B. Trap
• French Boodle
• ComBooter
• Bootine
• Boodonkulous
• JamBoolaya
• Boony Raboot
• Boofoon
• Booger
• ParaBoola
• Boolldog
• Boopa Troopa
• Booreaucrat
• MaraBoo

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

• Dr. Snoozemore
• Antasma
• Prince Dreambert
• Smoldergeist
• Brickle
• Dreambunny
• Eldream
• Britta

Super Mario 3D World

• Sprixie Princesses
• Plessie
• Meowser
• Hisstocrat
• Queen Hisstocrat
• Boss Brolder
• King Ka-Thunk
• Prince Bully
• Motley Bossblob

Mario Golf: World Tour

• Gold Mario

Mario Kart 8

• Baby Rosalina
• Pink Gold Peach

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

• Villager
• Mega Man
• Wii Fit Trainer
• Greninja
• Lucina
• Robin
• Shulk
• Duck Hunt
• Ryu
• Cloud Strife
• Corrin
• Bayonetta

Super Mario Maker

• Mary O.
• Yamamura

Paper Mario: Color Splash

• Huey

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

• Rabbid Mario
• Rabbid Luigi
• Rabbid Peach
• Rabbid Yoshi
• Spawny
• Madame Bwahstrella
• Sunflower
• Pirabbid Plant
• Rabbid Kong
• Blizzy
• Sandy
• Icicle Golem
• Calavera
• Phantom
• Mecha Jr.
• Bwario
• Bwaluigi
• Lava Queen

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions

• Captain Goomba
• Captain Shy Guy
• Captain Boo
• Captain Koopa Troopa

Super Mario Odyssey

• Cappy
• Tiara
• Broodals
  • Madame Broode
  • Hariet
  • Rango
  • Spewart
  • Topper