The descriptions of the characters in his plays paint clear pictures which enable the audience to fully appreciate the plots. The Characters range from comedic to tragic. Figures from history become 'alive' through the character drawings of William Shakespeare. Detailed below are the list of characters in King John .
 

 Characters in King John

Lady Blanche
Chatillon
Lewis the Dauphin
Arthur
Cardinal Pandulph
Count Melun
Lord John Bigot
Peter of Pomfret
Robert Falconbridge

King Philip of France
Philip the Bastard
Lady Falconbridge
Queen Eleanor
Lady Constance
Prince Henry
King John of England
James Gurney
Hubert