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Book cover of 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space OdysseyArthur C. ClarkeSpace Odyssey, book 1

Characters in 2001: A Space Odyssey

5 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • David Bowman

    Commander of Discovery One and its sole surviving crew member, who journeys alone toward the source of the monolith's signal.

    Also in 2061

Supporting characters