Daughter of Pericles and Thaisa, born during a storm at sea, known for her beauty, musical talents, and sewing skills, whose resilience and virtue lead her through numerous trials.

Daughter of King Simonides and wife to Pericles, who marries out of love and courage, embodying the role of the devoted wife and mother throughout her journey.

Governor of Tarsus and husband to Dionyza, struggling with leadership as he faces famine and moral dilemmas, resulting in significant consequences for his actions.

Wife of Cleon, she embodies the archetype of the wicked stepmother, driven by jealousy and malice, particularly toward Marina.

The tyrannical king of Antioch, whose secretive and incestuous relationship with his daughter propels the play’s initial conflict, representing corrupt power and deception.

A beautiful yet voiceless figure complicit in an incestuous relationship with her father, serving as a foil to the virtue embodied by Marina.

The play’s narrator who guides the audience through the story, inspired by the historical poet Gower, providing context and commentary akin to a Greek chorus.

Pericles’s most trusted advisor in Tyre, known for his unwavering loyalty and honesty, entrusted with maintaining the kingdom during Pericles’s absence.