In Stevenson's novel, there are main, secondary and minor characters. Stevenson uses the characters to illustrate the main plot points and themes.

Main characters

• Dr Jekyll
• Mr Hyde

Secondary characters

• Mr Utterson
• Dr Lanyon

Minor characters

• Poole - Dr Jekyll's butler
• Mr Richard Enfield - Mr Utterson's friend and cousin
• Sir Danvers Carew - Mr Hyde's murder victim