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Book cover of Gone Girl
Gone GirlGillian Flynn

Characters in Gone Girl

11 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Nick Dunne

    A laid-off magazine writer turned bar owner in his Missouri hometown, and the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance on their fifth anniversary.

  • Amy Elliott Dunne

    Nick's missing wife and the inspiration for her parents' 'Amazing Amy' children's books; her diary forms half the narrative.

Supporting characters

  • Rhonda Boney

    The methodical lead detective on Amy's disappearance.

  • Tanner Bolt

    The celebrity defence attorney Nick hires as the case against him hardens.

  • Jim Gilpin

    The detective working the disappearance alongside Rhonda Boney.

  • Margo "Go" Dunne

    Nick's twin sister and closest confidante, who runs a bar with him and stands by him through the investigation.

  • Amy Elliot Dunne

  • Rand Elliot

  • Marybeth Elliot