The OutsidersS. E. Hinton

Characters in The Outsiders

14 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

Ponyboy
Ponyboy Curtis
A 14-year-old greaser who narrates the story, more drawn to books than fighting.

Supporting characters

Johnny Cade
Ponyboy's close friend, quiet and frequently abused at home.
Dallas Winston
The gang's hardened, reckless member.
Dallas "Dally" Winston
A hardened, streetwise greaser and friend of the group.
Sodapop Curtis
Darrel "Darry" Curtis
Keith "Two-Bit" Matthews
Steve Randle
Sherri "Cherry" Valance
Curly Shepard
Tim Shepard