Claudius, King of Denmark.
Hamlet, Son to the late, and Nephew to the present King.
Fortinbras, Prince of Norway.
Horatio, Friend to Hamlet.
Polonius, Lord Chambertain.
Laertes, his Son.

Voltimand, ) Courtiers.
Cornelius, )
Rosencrantz, )
Guildenstern,)
Osric, )
A Gentleman, )
A Priest. )

Marceilus,) Officers.
Bernardo, )

Francisco, a Soldier.
Reynaldo, Servant to Polonius.
A Captain.
English Ambassadors.
Players.
Two Clowns Grave-diggers.


Gertrude, Queen of Denmark, and Mother to Hamlet.
Ophelia, Daughter to Polonius
Lords, Ladies, Officers, Soldiers, Sailors, Messengers, and Attendants.


Ghost of Hamlet's Father.