The Princess Bride - Characters & Cast

To reunite with Buttercup and prove that death cannot stop true love.

Transforms from a submissive farm boy to a legendary pirate and master of all skills. His journey is static in morality but dynamic in capability; he is the constant force of competence and devotion that drives the plot.

To mourn her lost love, and later, to escape a loveless marriage to be with Westley.

Starts as a haughty girl, becomes a grieving woman, and eventually finds the courage to stand up to Humperdinck. While often a traditional damsel, she gains agency by choosing love over safety.

To kill the six-fingered man and avenge his father.

A man consumed by a singular purpose for twenty years. He moves from a mercenary drowning his sorrows to a focused warrior who fulfills his destiny, only to face the existential void of 'what now?'.

To start a war with Guilder for political gain using Buttercup's death as a pretext.

Remains a static villain who views people as possessions and war as a game. He is stripped of his dignity but not his life, revealing his true cowardly nature.

To support his friend Inigo and avoid being alone.

Moves from a henchman following orders to a hero who thinks for himself and saves his friends. He finds a place where he is valued for his loyalty, not just his size.