The Hunger Games Characters Overview

Katniss Everdeen

• Main character and narrator, 16 years old.
• Voluntarily replaces her sister, Prim, in the Hunger Games.
• Nicknamed "Catnip" by her best friend, Gale.
• Her name was entered twenty times in the reaping lottery.

Peeta Melark

• Male tribute from District 12, known as the "Star Crossed Lover."
• Survives the 74th Hunger Games.
• Strong and artistic personality.

Primrose Everdeen

• Katniss's 12-year-old sister, known as "Prim."
• A healer with a nurturing nature and an owner of a nanny goat.
• Selected to compete in the Hunger Games, but Katniss takes her place.

Haymitch Abernathy

• Katniss and Peeta's mentor for the Hunger Games.
• Winner of the 50th Hunger Games (Quarter Quell), aged 38.
• Often seen intoxicated.

Effie Trinket

• Chaperone for District 12 tributes in the Hunger Games.
• Notable for her pink hair and adherence to the "Capitol Look."
• Famous for saying, "May the odds be ever in your favor."

Gale Hawthorne

• Katniss's best friend and hunting partner.
• Described as very attractive, the oldest sibling, and a coal miner's son.
• Often calls Katniss "Catnip."

President Snow

• Ruler of Panem and an antagonist in the story.
• Reacts with anger towards Katniss for her acts of defiance during the Hunger Games.

Rue

• Female tribute from District 11, 12 years old.
• Characterized by dark brown hair, skin, and bright, dark eyes.
• Physical similarities to Prim endear her to Katniss.

Thresh

• Male tribute from District 11, noted for physical prowess.
• Shares dark brown skin and golden brown eyes with Rue.
• Tall and muscular, seen as a strong competitor.

Marvel

• Male tribute from District 1, known only as "the boy from District 1" initially.
• A Career Tribute and becomes Katniss's third kill in the Games.

Glimmer

• Female tribute from District 1, initially enters the chariot parade in silver attire.
• Differently portrayed in the film with a hot pink ensemble.

Clove

• Female tribute from District 2, noted for arrogance and skill with weapons.
• Notorious for making one of the first kills of the 74th Hunger Games.

Cinna

• Katniss's stylist, known for his supportive role and creative designs.

Portia

• Peeta's stylist, involved in preparing him for public appearances.

Foxface

• Elusive tribute known for cunning survival tactics, such as stealing food from Career Tributes.
• Meets her end after consuming poison berries.

Cato

• Male tribute from District 2, main antagonist in The Hunger Games.
• Known for his size, strength, and lethal skills, considered the most formidable opponent by Katniss and Peeta.