List of characters by game

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 Bros. (Game & Watch)

 * Luigi

Donkey Kong 3

 * Stanley

Wrecking Crew

 * Foreman Spike

Mario's Bombs Away

 * Alarm Monkey
 * Buddy
 * Heavy Smoker

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

Donkey Kong Country

 * Diddy Kong
 * Cranky Kong
 * Candy Kong
 * Funky Kong
 * Rambi the Rhino
 * Enguarde the Swordfish
 * Expresso the Ostrich
 * Winky the Frog
 * Very Gnawty
 * Master Necky
 * Queen B.
 * Really Gnawty
 * Dumb Drum
 * Master Necky Snr.
 * King K. Rool

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

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

 * Dixie Kong
 * Rattly the Rattlesnake
 * Squitter the Spider
 * Krow
 * Kleever
 * Kudgel
 * King Zing
 * Kreepy Krow

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 and 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

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble

 * Kiddy Kong
 * Swanky Kong
 * Wrinkly Kong
 * Ellie the Elephant
 * Belcha
 * Arich
 * Squirt
 * KAOS
 * Bleak
 * Barbos

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
 * King Dedede
 * Ridley

Mario Golf

 * Plum
 * Sonny
 * Harry
 * Maple
 * Charlie

Mario Party 2

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

Wario Land 3

 * Rudy
 * 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
 * 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
 * Mini-Yoshi
 * 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 Toad
 * 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
 * Goomba idols
 * 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
 * Honey Queen
 * 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
 * Captain Olimar
 * Palutena
 * Ancient Minister
 * Andross
 * Lyn
 * Samurai Goroh
 * Jeff
 * 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

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

 * Starlow
 * Midbus

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
 * Dillon
 * Dr. Kawashima
 * Elec Man
 * Ghirahim
 * Midna
 * Mother Brain
 * Sheriff
 * Skull Kid
 * Dark Samus
 * Isabelle
 * Chrom

Super Mario Maker

 * Mary O.
 * Yamamura

Paper Mario: Color Splash

 * Huey
 * Rescue Squad V

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

 * Inkling

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

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

 * Simon Belmont
 * Richter Belmont
 * Ken Masters
 * Incineroar
 * Galeem
 * Dharkon

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey

 * Best Fitness Friends

Yoshi's Crafted World

 * Sundream Stone