Meet the incredible cast of the Mushroom Kingdom! From heroic plumbers to royal princesses, discover the unique abilities, backstories, and fun facts about your favorite Nintendo characters.
The legendary characters that have defined the Super Mario universe for decades
Role: Main Hero, Plumber
Powers: Super Jump, Fire Flower, Star Power
Signature: Red cap with "M" logo
Catchphrase: "It's-a me, Mario!"
First Appearance: Donkey Kong (1981)
Fun Fact: Originally named "Jumpman" before becoming Mario!
Role: Mario's Brother, Co-Hero
Powers: Higher Jump, Green Fire, Poltergust
Signature: Green cap with "L" logo
Personality: Cautious but brave
First Appearance: Mario Bros. (1983)
Fun Fact: Can jump higher than Mario but is afraid of ghosts!
Role: Ruler of Mushroom Kingdom
Powers: Float, Healing, Royal Magic
Signature: Pink dress, golden crown
Personality: Kind, strong-willed
First Appearance: Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Fun Fact: Originally called "Princess Toadstool" in America!
Role: King of Koopas, Main Villain
Powers: Fire Breath, Shell Spin, Brute Strength
Signature: Spiked shell, horns
Goal: Conquer Mushroom Kingdom
First Appearance: Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Fun Fact: Has 8 kids called Koopalings!
Role: Mario's Loyal Companion
Powers: Flutter Jump, Egg Throw, Long Tongue
Signature: Green dinosaur, saddle
Ability: Eats enemies and items
First Appearance: Super Mario World (1990)
Fun Fact: Comes in many colors with different abilities!
Role: Princess Peach's Attendant
Powers: Speed, Jumping
Signature: Mushroom cap, vest
Personality: Loyal, helpful
First Appearance: Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Fun Fact: "Thank you Mario! But our princess is in another castle!"
Guardian of the cosmos and mother to the Lumas
Leader of the Boos and Luigi's nemesis
Friendly inhabitants of ice worlds
Skeletal Koopa that comes back to life
Items that transform Mario and friends
Makes Mario grow big and strong
Shoot fireballs at enemies
Temporary invincibility
Raccoon suit with flying ability
Glide and fly through levels
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