Theseus
Duke of Athens
Pirithous
an Athenian general and friend to Theseus
Artesius
an Athenian captain
Palamon and Arcite
the two noble kinsmen, nephews to Creon, King of Thebes
Valerius
a Theban nobleman
Six Knights
three accompanying Palamon and three Arcite
A Herald
A Gaoler
keeper of Theseus's prison
The Wooer
suitor to the Gaoler's Daughter
A Doctor
The Gaoler's Brother and two Friends
Gentlemen
Gerrold
a schoolmaster
Hippolyta
an Amazon, bride to Theseus
Emilia
her sister
Three Queens
widows of kings killed at Thebes
The Gaoler's Daughter
in love with Palamon
Waiting-women to Emilia
Countrymen, countrywomen, a Taborer, and a Bavian
performers in the morris dance
Hymen, a Boy, Nymphs, messengers, servants, an executioner, guards, and attendants