List of fictional nobility


This is a list of fictional nobility that have appeared in various works of fiction. This list is organized by noble rank and limited to well-referenced, notable examples of fictional members of nobility.

Dukes and duchesses

These are fictional characters with the title of "duke" or "duchess".
Fictional duke or duchessWorkNotes
The Duke of AlasiaKing of CadoniaThe reluctant heir presumptive to the throne of Cadonia and the father of Princess Marie.
Duchess AnnagoviaDiscworldThe ruler of the Duchy of Borogravia.
Leto I AtreidesDuneThe Duke of House Atreides, and the father of Paul Atreides.
Duke AymonMatter of FranceThe Duke of Dordone, the son of Doon de Mayence, and the father of Renaud de Montauban.
Duke CorsusThe Worm OuroborosOne of the war leaders of Witchland's armies.
The Duke of CrowboroughDownton AbbeyA potential suitor of Lady Mary Crawley and a past lover of Thomas Barrow.
The Duke of Denver"Lord Peter Wimsey" novels and storiesA title held by multiple members of the family of the protagonist Lord Peter Wimsey.
The DuchessAlice's Adventures in WonderlandOne of the inhabitants of Wonderland.
Duke DuraluminPrincess KnightThe evil duke who inherits the throne of Silverland.
Isabella de FrissacIsabellaA duchess who goes on adventures.
The Duchess of EpsomBelinda Blinked seriesGertrude, the Duchess of Epsom, is one of Belinda Blumenthal's numerous lovers and the overall head of British intelligence.
GloriantGloriantThe duke of Bruuyswijc.
The Grand DukeCinderella The King's advisor, assistant, and organizer.
Dorian HawkmoonThe History of the RunestaffThe Duke of Köln and an incarnation of the Eternal Champion.
Duke IgthornDisney's Adventures of the Gummi BearsThe main villain of the series who rules the land and castle of Drekmore and has an army of ogres.
Teteru LemercierThe World Is Still BeautifulThe reigning duke of the Rain Dukedom and the father of Princess Nike Lemercier.
Grand Duke LeonidThe Grand DukeA Russian grand duke on a diplomatic visit to the United States.
The Duke of MonrothMoulin Rouge!An emotionally unstable duke who wants everything to go his way.
Alaric MorganDeryni novelsThe seventh Duke of Corwyn.
NaimonMatter of FranceThe Duke of Bavaria.
Duke OrsinoTwelfth NightThe Duke of Illyria.
The Grand Duke of OwlsRock-a-DoodleA giant magical owl and the main villain of the film.
Alaric Pendlebury-DavenportBlandings storiesThe Duke of Dunstable.
ProsperoThe TempestThe rightful Duke of Milan and the father of Miranda.
Duke de RichleauAppeared in 11 novels, starting with the novel The Forbidden TerritoryA duke who has a multinational life.
The Duke and Duchess of SoleannaSonic the Hedgehog The previous rulers of the fictional island country of Soleanna and the parents of Princess Elise.
Susan Sto HelitDiscworldThe Duchess of Sto Helit.
Duchess Sophie von TeschenThe IllusionistThe love interest of Eisenheim the illusionist.
The Duke of VelcroniaSonic UndergroundThe minor antagonist of the series.
Sam VimesDiscworldThe Duke of Ankh.
The Duke of WeseltonFrozenAn antagonist in the film.
The Duke of ZillThe evil ruler of the Land of Zill who takes over the Kingdom of Oriana with his robotic army. He is the uncle of Princess Oriana.

Marquesses and marchionesses

These are fictional characters with the title of "marquess" or "marchioness".
Fictional marquess or marchionessWorkNotes
Marquis Thomas d'ApcherBrotherhood of the WolfA protagonist and narrator.
Marquis de Carabas"Puss in Boots"A poor low-born young man who, with the help of his intelligent cat, gains the wealth and status of a nobleman. Later variations of this character include the following:
Charles DarnayA Tale of Two CitiesA wealthy Frenchman who gains the title of Marquis around the time of the French Revolution.
EmiliaSítio do Picapau AmareloThe Marchioness of Rabicó.
Marquis St. EvrémondeA Tale of Two CitiesA pitiless and arrogant French aristocrat, and the uncle of Charles Darnay.
The Marquis de LantenacNinety-ThreeA commander of a group of royalists during the French Revolution.
The Marquis de la Tour d'AzyrScaramoucheA cruel French nobleman.
Carla Rosón CaleruegaEliteShe is the daughter of a Marquess and is extremely wealthy.
Hugh MacClare, The Marquess of FlintshireDownton AbbeyA Scottish noblemen and relative of the Crawleys.

Counts and countesses

These are fictional characters with the title of "count" or "countess".
Fictional count or countessWorkNotes
Count AlucardSon of DraculaThe son of Count Dracula.
AthosThe d'Artagnan RomancesThe Count de la Fère, and one of the three Musketeers.
Josephine Balsamo"Arsène Lupin" storiesThe Countess of Cagliostro.
Count BaltarBattlestar GalacticaThe leading antagonist in the series, who betrayed humanity by helping the Cylons.
Pierre BezukhovWar and PeaceA central character in the story.
Count BloodcountLooney TunesA vampire.
Count BobbyAnthologies of collected jokes. Also films including The Adventures of Count Bobby, The Sweet Life of Count Bobby, and Count Bobby, The Terror of The Wild WestA fictional Viennese comic figure.
Tracy BondOn Her Majesty's Secret Service, On Her Majesty's Secret Service The Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo, and a Bond girl.
CarnivoreMarvel ComicsHis real name is Andreas Zorba. He is a Greek count.
Count ChoculaMonster cerealsAdvertising mascot for "Count Chocula" breakfast cereal.
Count von CountSesame StreetA friendly vampire-like character who is obsessed with counting everything.
Cora CrawleyDownton AbbeyThe Countess of Grantham.
Violet CrawleyDownton AbbeyThe Dowager Countess of Grantham.
Lara CroftTomb RaiderThe 11th Countess of Abbingdon.
Edmond DantèsThe Count of Monte CristoThe main character of the story.
Tony DiMeraDays of Our LivesA member of the upper-class Italian DiMera family.
Count DookuStar WarsThe Count of Serenno, a Separatist leader, and a Sith apprentice of Palpatine.
Count DraculaDraculaA vampire and the title character of the story. Later variations of this character include the following:
  • Dracula, the main antagonist in the video game series Castlevania.
  • Alucard, an anti-hero in the manga and anime series Hellsing.
Count DuckulaCount DuckulaA vampire duck.
Count FenringDuneA friend, advisor, and agent of Emperor Shaddam IV.
Count FloydSecond City Television, The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley,A fictional horror host and vampire played by comic actor Joe Flaherty.
Count GauthierCount GismondOne of two counts in the poem, the other being the title character Count Gismond.
The Countess GertrudeGormenghastThe 76th Countess and Titus Groan's mother.
Count GismondCount GismondThe title character in the poem.
HarpyDC ComicsHer real name is Countess Denise de Sevigne. She is an aviator, the sister of Andre de Sevigne, and an enemy of the Enemy Ace.
Count IblisBattlestar GalacticaAn alien.
Carmilla / Mircalla, Countess KarnsteinCarmillaA vampire.
Elisabeth von LahnsteinVerbotene LiebeThe Countess of Lahnstein.
Countess Palatine Ingrid von MarburgSalemThe last and oldest member of a line of Germanic witches.
Cordelia NaismithVorkosigan SagaAlso known as Countess Vorkosigan. She is a citizen of Beta Colony.
Count NefariaMarvel ComicsA wealthy Italian aristocrat and supervillain.
Count OlafA Series of Unfortunate EventsThe main antagonist in the series.
Count OrlokNosferatuA vampire based on Count Dracula.
Count ParisRomeo and JulietA suitor of Juliet.
Count Andreas PetofiDark ShadowsA powerful warlock.
Comte de RochefortThe d'Artagnan RomancesAn initial foe and later friend of d'Artagnan.
Countess Vera RossakoffThe Big FourA Russian aristocrat.
Nikolai RostovWar and PeaceThe brother of Vera Rostova, Natasha Rostova and Petya Rostov.
Petya RostovWar and PeaceThe youngest member of the Rostov family.
Natasha RostovaWar and PeaceThe daughter of Ilya Rostov.
Count VertigoDC ComicsA supervillain and the last descendant of a royal family of a fictional Eastern European country.
Aral VorkosiganVorkosigan SagaAn aristocrat, military member, and politician.
Miles VorkosiganVorkosigan SagaA protagonist of the series.
Piotr VorkosiganVorkosigan SagaThe father of Aral Vorkosigan and the grandfather of Miles Vorkosigan.
Count WeirdlySlylock Fox & Comics for KidsA mad scientist who lives in a castle and commits mischief.
Strahd von ZarovichDungeons & DragonsA vampire and the ruler of the land of Barovia.

Earls

These are fictional characters with the title of "earl".
Fictional earlWorkNotes
Robert CrawleyDownton AbbeyThe Earl of Grantham.
Lord EmsworthBlandings storiesThe Earl of Emsworth and the head of the Threepwood family.
Robert FitzoothSome "Robin Hood" storiesHe is Robin Hood in some stories that depict him as a dispossessed Earl of Huntingdon.
Uncle FredBlandings storiesThe Earl of Ickenham.
Lord GlenallanThe AntiquaryThe Earl of Glenallan.
Titus GroanGormenghastThe 77th Earl of Groan.
Earl HaraldsonVikingsThe Earl of Kattegat during season 1 of the series.
The Earl of LemongrabAdventure TimeAn antagonist and the first being Princess Bubblegum created.
Thomas Lynley, The Inspector Lynley MysteriesThe Earl of Asherton, and a detective.
Camber MacRorieDeryni novelsThe Earl of Culdi.
Melrose PlantRichard Jury series of mystery novelsThe Earl of Caverness.
SepulchraveTitus GroanThe 76th Earl of Groan and Titus Groan's father.
Cyril SheldrakeDC ComicsThe second of three superheroes to go by the name "The Knight". He inherits the title Earl of Wordenshire after the death of his father Percival Sheldrake.
Percival "Percy" SheldrakeDC ComicsThe Earl of Wordenshire and the first of three superheroes to go by the name "The Knight".
Lord SnootyThe BeanoA comic strip character.
Roderick SpodeJeeves storiesThe Earl of Sidcup.
John Arthur Molyneux ErrolLittle Lord FauntleroyThe Earl of Dorincourt

Viscounts and viscountesses

These are fictional characters with the title of "viscount" or "viscountess".
Fictional viscount or viscountessWorkNotes
Raoul de BragelonneThe d'Artagnan RomancesThe Vicomte of Bragelonne.
Viscount Raoul de ChagnyThe Phantom of the OperaA childhood friend and love interest of Christine Daaé.
Lady DalrymplePersuasionA viscountess and a cousin of Sir Walter Elliot.
Anthony, Viscount BridgertonThe Viscount Who Loved MeViscount and head of the Bridgerton Family in the Julia Quinn books and Netflix series
Viscount Hundro MoritaniDune franchise, including Paul of DuneThe head of House Moritani.

Barons and baronesses

These are fictional characters with the title of "baron" or "baroness".
Fictional baron or baronessWorkNotes
Baron BedlamDC ComicsHis real name is Baron Frederick DeLamb. He is a supervillain from the fictional country of Markovia.
Baron and Baroness BomburstChitty Chitty Bang BangThe tyrants of the fictional country of Vulgaria and the main antagonists of the film.
Baroness Paula von GuntherDC ComicsA supervillain and an enemy of Wonder Woman.
Baron Vladimir HarkonnenDuneThe head of House Harkonnen and a main villain who is the arch-enemy of House Atreides.
Baron MordoMarvel ComicsA Transylvanian nobleman and a supervillain.
Baron MunchausenFirst appeared in Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in RussiaA fictional German nobleman loosely based on the real historical baron Hieronymus Karl Friedrich, Freiherr von Münchhausen.
Baron Leo von HalkeinGuiding LightBaron in Andorra. The ex-husband of Alexandra Spaulding and father of India von Halkein.
PorthosThe d'Artagnan RomancesBaron du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds. He is one of the three Musketeers.
Baron von RedberryBaron von RedberryAdvertising mascot for "Baron von Redberry" breakfast cereal.
Baron StruckerMarvel ComicsA supervillain and one of the leaders of Hydra.
Sir Roger, Baron de TournevilleThe High CrusadeA medieval English baron who captures an alien spacecraft and eventually gains a space empire.
Heinrich ZemoMarvel ComicsThe 12th Baron Zemo and a supervillain.
Helmut ZemoMarvel ComicsThe 13th Baron Zemo, the son of Heinrich Zemo, and a supervillain.

Baronets and baronetesses

These are fictional characters with the title of "baronet" or "baronetess".
Fictional baronet or baronetessWorkNotes
Sir Buckstone AbbottSummer MoonshineA baronet trying to sell his house.
Sir Anthony AbsoluteThe RivalsA wealthy baronet and the father of Captain Jack Absolute.
Sir Michael AudleyLady Audley's SecretA wealthy middle-aged widower.
Sir Charles BaskervilleThe Hound of the BaskervillesA baronet who is found dead under mysterious circumstances.
Sir Henry BaskervilleThe Hound of the BaskervillesThe nephew and heir of Sir Charles Baskerville.
Sir Paul BerowneA Taste for DeathA former Minister of the Crown.
Sir Thomas BertramMansfield ParkThe uncle of Fanny Price.
Sir Percy BlakeneyThe Scarlet PimpernelA wealthy English baronet who is secretly a hero known as the Scarlet Pimpernel who rescues French aristocrats from being executed during the French Revolution.
Sir Hilary BrayOn Her Majesty's Secret ServiceA genealogist at the London College of Arms whom James Bond impersonates during a mission.
Sir Felix CarburyThe Way We Live NowA young baronet and the son of Matilda, Lady Carbury.
Sir Clifford ChatterleyLady Chatterley's LoverThe husband of Lady Constance Chatterley.
Sir Gervase Chevenix-GoreDead Man's MirrorAn elderly baronet who sent a letter summoning Hercule Poirot to his house, where Poirot finds his dead body.
Sir Robert ChilternAn Ideal HusbandA member of the House of Commons.
Sir Francis ClaveringPendennisA member of Parliament and a gambler.
Sir Hugh ClaveringThe ClaveringsAn affluent and selfish baronet.
Sir Pitt CrawleyVanity FairA crude baronet whose oldest son is also called Pitt.
Sir George CroftsMrs. Warren's ProfessionThe business partner of Mrs. Kitty Warren.
Sir Leicester DedlockBleak HouseA conservative baronet.
Sir Walter ElliotPersuasionA vain baronet.
Sir Austin FeverelThe Ordeal of Richard FeverelThe father of Richard Feverel.
Sir Charles FraithAgatha RaisinA friend of Agatha Raisin.
Sir Gilbert Galbraith Sir GibbieA poor mute boy and the title character of the story.
Sir Percival GlydeThe Woman in WhiteThe fiancé and later husband of Laura Fairlie.
Sir Julius Hanbury"Ghost in the Machine" A baronet whose paintings have been stolen, and who is found dead.
Sir Topham Hatt The Railway Series, Thomas & FriendsThe Controller of the North Western Railway.
Sir Alan LewrieAlan Lewrie naval adventure series of novelsA captain in the Royal Navy during the late 18th and early 19th Centuries.
Sir Hugo MallingerDaniel DerondaA wealthy gentleman, and the guardian of Daniel Deronda.
Sir Despard MurgatroydRuddigoreSir Ruthven Murgatroyd's younger brother, who took the title of baronet believing that Ruthven was dead, but later transfers it to Ruthven once he finds out that Ruthven is alive.
Sir Ruthven MurgatroydRuddigoreHe starts out disguised as a farmer under the name "Robin Oakapple", but later accepts his rightful identity as a baronet.
Sir Gregory ParsloeBlandings storiesThe 7th Baronet, and a neighbor and rival of Lord Emsworth.
Sir Marmaduke PointdextreThe SorcererAn elderly baronet and the father of Alexis Pointdextre.
Sir Ross PoldarkThe Twisted Sword, a novel in the Poldark seriesHe becomes a baronet in this novel.
Sir Thomas SharpeCrimson PeakAn English baronet who travels with his sister, Lucille Sharpe, to the United States on a business trip.
Sir Robert SmithsonThe French Lieutenant's WomanThe uncle of Charles Smithson.
Sir Anthony StrallanDownton AbbeyA suitor of Lady Edith Crawley.
Sir Archie StrumeThe Sixth Column: A Singular Tale of our TimesThe tenth baronet of Antenor Hall, and Peter Fleming’s chief protagonist in this spy novel.
Sir Helmsley ThwarteThe BuccaneersThe father of Guy Thwarte.
Sir Dudley ValanceThe Stranger's ChildThe younger brother of Cecil Valance.
Sir Arthur WardourThe AntiquaryA Scottish baronet.
Sir Percy Ware-ArmitageThose Magnificent Men in their Flying MachinesA British pilot who cheats in an air race.

Lords and ladies

These are fictional characters with the title of "lord" or "lady".
Fictional lord or ladyWorkNotes
AngrodThe SilmarillionA lord of the Noldor.
Lord ArgozThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderOne of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia.
Lord AsrielHis Dark MaterialsA member of the aristocracy in a parallel universe.
Elaine of AstolatArthurian legendA lady from the castle of Astolat.
Petyr BaelishA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesA cunning and ambitious lord.
Lady BaneDisney's Adventures of the Gummi BearsAn evil witch and a recurring villain in the series. She is a love interest of Duke Igthorn.
BanquoMacbethA general and an initial ally of Macbeth.
Cutler BeckettPirates of the Caribbean film seriesThe chairman of the East India Trading Company.
Lord BernThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderOne of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia. He later becomes the Duke of the Lone Islands.
Edmund, Lord BlackadderBlackadder IIA nobleman in the court of Queen Elizabeth I.
Roose BoltonA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesA cruel lord.
Lady Catherine de BourghPride and PrejudiceThe widow of Sir Lewis de Bourgh.
BronnA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesA lord and knight.
Lord BucketheadInspired by a character in HyperspaceA British satirical political candidate.
Oliver B. BumbleTom Puss, The Dragon That Wasn't An anthropomorphic bear who is also a lord who lives in a castle.
Lady ByrneHolby CityThe mother of Joseph Byrne.
Lord ByrneHolby CityThe father of Joseph Byrne, and the husband of Lady Byrne.
Grace CavendishLady Grace MysteriesA detective and a maid of honour of Queen Elizabeth I.
CelebornThe Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, Unfinished TalesLord Celeborn and his wife Lady Galadriel are the co-rulers of the realm of Lothlórien.
Lady Penelope Creighton-WardThunderbirdsThe daughter of aristocrat Lord Hugh Creighton-Ward, a fashion model, and a secret agent.
Lord Darcy"Lord Darcy" storiesA detective in an alternate history world.
DenethorThe Lord of the RingsLord and Steward of Gondor.
Lord DrinianThe Chronicles of NarniaThe captain of the Dawn Treader and an advisor and friend of King Caspian X.
Lord DundrearyOur American CousinAn idiotic English nobleman.
ElrondThe Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, Unfinished TalesThe Lord of Rivendell.
Lady Claire of ElthamTimelineAlso known as Lady Claire d'Eltham. She is the widow of a knight and owns lands in both England and France during the Hundred Years' War. Lady Claire is portrayed differently in the 2003 film adaptation, in which she is French instead of English, and is the sister of French commander Arnaut de Cervole.
ErkenbrandThe Two TowersThe Lord of the Westfold.
Lord James Montgomery FalsworthMarvel ComicsHe is the first of three superheroes to go by the name "Union Jack".
Lord FarquaadShrekThe ruler of Duloc and a main villain.
Forlong the FatThe Return of the KingThe Lord of Lossarnach.
George Fox-SelwynMontmorency seriesA wealthy British aristocrat, an undercover agent, and a friend of Montmorency.
GaladrielThe Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, Unfinished TalesLady Galadriel and her husband Lord Celeborn are the co-rulers of the realm of Lothlórien.
Lord GastThe Chronicles of PrydainA vassal of King Smoit and a rival of Lord Goryon.
GirionThe HobbitLord of Dale during Smaug's attack on the city, and an ancestor of Bard the Bowman.
Lord GlenarvanIn Search of the Castaways, The Mysterious IslandA wealthy Scottish noble.
Lord GoryonThe Chronicles of PrydainA vassal of King Smoit and a rival of Lord Gast.
Lord John GreyOutlanderA member of the British Army.
Lord HalewijnHeer HalewijnAn evil magical being who murders people.
HelspontWildStorm, DC ComicsA High Lord of the Daemonites, and a supervillain.
Arthur Holmwood DraculaOne of the protagonists who are hunting the vampire Count Dracula.
Thierry of Janville Thierry la FrondeA young French lord who fights against the English occupation of France during the Hundred Years' War.
Oscar François de JarjayesThe Rose of VersaillesA woman who was raised as a male and is a French military commander before and during the French Revolution.
Lady JessicaDuneA Bene Gesserit, the concubine of Duke Leto Atreides, and the mother of Paul Atreides.
Lord JussThe Worm OuroborosThe chief lord of Demonland and the main hero of the story.
Lady Constance KeebleBlandings storiesThe sister of Lord Emsworth.
The Lady of the LakeArthurian legendAn enchantress who gives King Arthur the sword Excalibur.
Tywin LannisterA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesThe Lord of Casterly Rock.
LynetteArthurian legendA noble lady who travels to King Arthur's court in order to seek help for her sister Lyonesse.
LyonesseArthurian legendThe sister of Lynette.
Lady MacduffMacbethThe wife of Lord Macduff.
Lord MacduffMacbethLord Macduff is the Thane of Fife.
Mr. MajesticWildStorm, DC ComicsAlso known as Lord Majestros, he is one of four Kherubim lords trapped on Earth during the Kherubim/Daemonite war. He is also a superhero similar to Superman.
Lady MarianRobin Hood A version of Maid Marian.
Lord MavramornThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderOne of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia.
Lord OctesianThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderOne of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia.
OliviaTwelfth NightA lady of noble birth who is at the center of the multiple plots of the play.
Jaina ProudmooreWarcraftThe leader of Dalaran.
George Alexander Pyke, Lord TilburyBlandings storiesThe resident of Tilbury House.
Lord RestimarThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderOne of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia.
Lord RevilianThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderOne of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia.
Lord RhoopThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderOne of the Seven Great Lords of Narnia.
Lord John RoxtonThe Lost World, The Poison Belt, The Land of MistAn adventurer.
Lord RuthvenThe VampyreA vampire.
SpitfireMarvel ComicsHer real name is Lady Jacqueline Falsworth Crichton. She is a superheroine.
Catelyn StarkA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesLady of Winterfell and wife of Eddard "Ned" Stark.
Eddard "Ned" StarkA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesLord of Winterfell.
Lady TremaineCinderella The "Wicked Stepmother" of Cinderella in the Disney adaptation of the fairy tale.
Olenna TyrellA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesDowager Lady of Highgarden, and the matriarch of House Tyrell.
Lord Oliver de VannesTimelineAlso known as Sir Oliver. He is an English lord and knight based in France during the Hundred Years' War. He controls the castles Castelgard and La Roque.
Lady VicDC ComicsHer real name is Lady Elaine Marsh-Morton. She is a supervillain.

Knights and dames

These are fictional characters with the title of "knight" or "dame".
Fictional knight or dameWorkNotes
AccolonArthurian legendA knight who is tricked by Morgan le Fay into fighting against King Arthur.
Sir Andrew AguecheekTwelfth NightA foolish knight.
Volker von AlzeyNibelungenliedA knight and minstrel.
Humphrey ApplebyYes Minister, Yes, Prime MinisterThe Permanent Secretary for the Department of Administrative Affairs.
Sir ArthurGhosts 'n GoblinsThe primary protagonist in the video game series.
Solaire of AstoraDark SoulsA friendly knight.
Sir BagbySir BagbyA knight and the title character of the comic strip.
Sir BalinArthurian legendA knight of King Arthur's court before the Round Table existed.
BedivereArthurian legendA Knight of the Round Table.
Sir Toby BelchTwelfth NightThe uncle of Olivia.
Black KnightMonty Python and the Holy GrailA knight whom King Arthur fights in order to cross a bridge.
Black Knight Marvel ComicsSir Percy of Scandia is the original Black Knight who serves King Arthur.
BradamanteOrlando Innamorato, Orlando FuriosoA female knight, and the sister of Rinaldo. She marries Ruggiero.
Dame Beatrice Adela Lestrange BradleyMrs Bradley series of novels, The Mrs Bradley MysteriesA detective who eventually becomes a dame.
Sir CawlineSir CawlineA knight who has to do a great deed in order to marry a king's daughter.
Gregor CleganeA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesAn extremely large knight.
DagonetArthurian legendA Knight of the Round Table, and a jester.
Dame Edna EverageNumerous appearances, including in The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, Barry McKenzie Holds His Own, Les Patterson Saves the World, The Dame Edna Experience, Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch, and The Dame Edna TreatmentA comedy character played by Australian comedian Barry Humphries. She receives her damehood in the film Barry McKenzie Holds His Own.
FalstaffHenry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2, The Merry Wives of WindsorA fat knight who socializes with criminals, and a companion of Prince Hal.
Harry FlashmanTom Brown's School Days, The Flashman PapersOriginally a school bully, he becomes a Victorian soldier who pretends to be brave, but is really a lying coward. He receives his knighthood in Flashman in the Great Game.
Green KnightArthurian legendHis real name is Bertilak de Hautdesert. He wears green clothing and tests other knights.
GrifletArthurian legendA Knight of the Round Table.
Sir KayArthurian legendThe foster brother of King Arthur, the son of Sir Ector, and a Knight of the Round Table.
Knights Who Say "Ni!"Monty Python and the Holy GrailA group of knights who shout "Ni!" in order to force travelers to give them what they want.
Suzaku KururugiCode GeassA member of the Knights of the Round.
Jaime LannisterA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesA knight of the Kingsguard.
Brigadier Lethbridge-StewartDoctor WhoHis full name is Brigadier Sir Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart. He is one of the founders and commanders of UNIT.
Magic KnightFinders Keepers, Spellbound, Knight Tyme, StormbringerA video game character.
Meta KnightKirbyA mysterious but honorable knight.
Renaud de MontaubanMatter of FranceA son of Duke Aymon.
Jorah MormontA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesA knight in exile.
Sir Les PattersonNumerous appearances, including in The Dame Edna Experience, The Dame Edna Treatment, and Les Patterson Saves the WorldA rude comedy character who received a knighthood. He is played by Australian comedian Barry Humphries.
Harry PearceSpooks, The head of the counter-terrorism department of MI5.
PelleasArthurian legendA Knight of the Round Table.
Sir Hokus of PokesFirst appears in The Royal Book of Oz, and goes on to appear in later Oz books.An elderly knight.
Austin PowersAustin PowersA hippie-like British spy. He is knighted in the film Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Johan, De Rode Ridder De Rode RidderA lonely travelling knight.
Floris van RoozemondFlorisA 16th-century Dutch knight.
Davos SeaworthA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesA landed knight.
Shield KnightShovel KnightA female knight and the love interest of Shovel Knight.
Shining Knight DC ComicsSir Justin is the first of three superheroes to go by the name "Shining Knight". He was one of King Arthur's knights before being frozen and waking up in the modern world.
Shovel KnightShovel KnightA knight armed with a shovel.
Silent KnightDC ComicsHis real name is Brian Kent. He is the son of Sir Edwin, who is a feudal lord.
Lord SothDragonlanceA death knight and a former Knight of Solamnia.
Brienne of TarthA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesA female knight.
Capitán TruenoCapitán Trueno comic book seriesA 12th-century knight-errant.
The White KnightThrough the Looking-GlassA knight who helps Alice.

Samurai

These are fictional characters with the title of "samurai", a Japanese title of warrior nobility similar to "knight".
Fictional samuraiWorkNotes
John BlackthorneShōgunAn English sailor who travels to Japan and is given the titles of samurai and hatamoto.
Date MasamuneSengoku BasaraA fictional samurai loosely based on the real historical figure Date Masamune.
Jack FletcherYoung SamuraiAn English boy shipwrecked in Japan who eventually becomes a samurai.
Gintoki SakataGin TamaA samurai who works as a freelancer.
HaohmaruSamurai ShodownA fictional rōnin based on the real historical figure Miyamoto Musashi.
Miyamoto UsagiUsagi Yojimbo, as well as other media, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles related mediaAn anthropomorphic rabbit samurai who eventually becomes a rōnin after the death of his lord.
Lord Katsumoto MoritsuguThe Last SamuraiThe leader of a samurai rebellion who is based on the real historical figure Saigō Takamori.
Myōjin YahikoRurouni KenshinAn orphan from a samurai family who eventually becomes a samurai himself.
Nemuri KyōshirōNemuri KyōshirōA rōnin.
Samurai Cat"Samurai Cat" book series, beginning with The Adventures of Samurai CatAlso known as Miaowara Tomokato. He is an anthropomorphic cat warrior who formerly served Oda Nobunaga, and subsequently seeks to avenge his master's death.
Samurai FutabaSaturday Night LiveA comedy sketch character.
Sanada YukimuraSengoku BasaraA fictional samurai loosely based on the real historical figure Sanada Yukimura.
Tōyama no Kin-sanVarious worksA fictional samurai based on the real historical figure Tōyama Kagemoto.
Yamada AsaemonSamurai ExecutionerA rōnin who works as a sword-tester and executioner.

Lairds

These are fictional characters with the title of "laird".
Fictional lairdWorkNotes
DestroG.I. Joe franchiseHis full name is Laird James McCullen Destro XXIV. He is a terrorist and weapons supplier for Cobra.
Jamie FraserOutlanderLaird of Broch Tuarach.
Archie MacDonaldMonarch of the GlenLaird of Glenbogle.
Hector MacDonaldMonarch of the GlenLaird of Glenbogle before his son Archie MacDonald receives the title.
Paul Bowman-MacDonaldMonarch of the GlenHe becomes Laird of Glenbogle after his half-brother Archie MacDonald moves to New Zealand.
Jonathan OldbuckThe AntiquaryThe Laird of Monkbarns.

Esquires/squires

These are fictional characters with the title of "esquire" or "squire".
Fictional esquire/squireWorkNotes
Squire AllworthyThe History of Tom Jones, a FoundlingA wealthy squire and the guardian of Tom Jones.
Mr. BennetPride and PrejudiceAn esquire and the patriarch of the Bennet family.
The SquireThe Canterbury TalesThe son and squire of the Knight.
Squire John TrelawneyTreasure IslandA landowner who participates in the expedition to find the treasure.
Squire WesternThe History of Tom Jones, a FoundlingA wealthy squire and a huntsman.

Other nobility

These are fictional noble characters that do not have the above titles.
Fictional nobleWorkNotes
Bluebeard"Bluebeard"A nobleman who is also a serial killer.
Petra ChériePetra ChérieAlso known as Petra de Karlowitz. She is a young adventurous Franco-Polish noblewoman.
Jedah DohmaDarkstalkersA nobleman of the demonic dimension of Makai.
Ezio Auditore da FirenzeAssassin's CreedAn Italian noble and assassin.
Byakuya KuchikiBleachThe head of the noble Kuchiki clan.
Hannibal LecterFirst appears in the novel Red Dragon, but his noble family background is revealed in the novel Hannibal RisingThe son of a Lithuanian count.
Alonso Quixano Don QuixoteA hidalgo who wants to become a knight-errant and renames himself Don Quixote.
Samwell TarlyA Song of Ice and Fire, Game of ThronesA son of Lord Randyll Tarly and Lady Melessa Florent.
VegaStreet FighterA fighter who was born into a noble Spanish family.
Onufry ZagłobaThe TrilogyA lesser Polish noble.
ZorroNumerous works, beginning with The Curse of CapistranoHis real name is Don Diego de la Vega. He is a nobleman who is secretly a masked vigilante known as Zorro.