Ponyboy Curtis
Ponyboy is the main character in the novel and he is the narrator. He is different from other greasers, he is interested in literature, unlike the rest of his gang. His two brothers- Sodapop and Darry are the only family he has left, since his parents died in a car crash leaving his eldest brother Darry in charge.
Johnny Cade
Johnny is sixteen years old and he's part of the greasers. He has black hair and he looks like a puppy who has been kicked too many times. He's really smart, even if his grades in school show otherwise. Johnny has a difficult life, his parents are alcoholics ands they don't show him any attention or take care of him. He sees the greasers as his real family and they're all very protective of him.
Sodapop Curtis
Sodapop is Ponyboy's handsome brother and he's the middle Curtis boy. He's always in a good mood and nobody ever gets mad at him no matter what. Ponyboy envies his charms and his good vibe.
Darrel 'Darry' Curtis
Darry is Ponyboy’s oldest brother and authority figure. He's twenty years old and he's raising Ponyboy and Sodapop because their parents died in a car crash. He's strong, smart and athletic. He works two jobs and he doesn't go to school. The greasers refer to him as "Superman" because he's always there to help his mates and save the day.
Dallas 'Dally' Winston
He's the toughest greaser in the gang. He's a strong teen and he doesn't use any grease in his head. He's violent and dangerous and takes pride in his criminal record. He has a soft spot for Johnny and he feels protective over him.
Keith 'Two-Bit' Mathews
Two-Bit is the joker in Ponyboy's gang. He constantly shoplifts and his switchblade is his pride. He picked up a fight with the Socs just by flirting with a Soc girl at the movie lot, Marcia, Cherry's friend.
Steve Randle
Steve is Sodapop's best friend. They work together at a gas station. Steve is an expert on cars, he's pretty intelligent. He's tough and he can fight with a broken soda bottle. He finds Ponyboy annoying and sometimes he wishes he would stop hanging out with them.
Sherri 'Cherry' Valance
Cherry is Bob's girlfriend, she's a Soc. She goes to school with Ponyboy but they don't talk. She's a cheerleader. Her nickname Cherry comes from her fiery red hair. She meets Ponyboy at the movies and they have a lot in common. Cherry tells Ponyboy she admires Dally in a strange way and that she could easily fall in love with him and his personality. She becomes a spy for the Greasers when they need her help.
Other Characters
Macia - Cherry's best friend
Sandy - Sodapop's girlfriend
Randy - Bob's friend, Marcia's boyfriend. He's a kind Soc.
Bob - Cherry's boyfriend
Tim Shepard - Leader of another Greaser gang in town
Curly Shepard - Tim's kid brother
Sandy - Sodapop's girlfriend
Randy - Bob's friend, Marcia's boyfriend. He's a kind Soc.
Bob - Cherry's boyfriend
Tim Shepard - Leader of another Greaser gang in town
Curly Shepard - Tim's kid brother