Minecraft Characters

What are characters in Minecraft?

Unlike many RPGs, Minecraft has no traditional story characters with elaborate dialogue and backstories. Instead, the Minecraft universe is made up of playable skins (Steve, Alex and 7 new default characters), NPCs (villagers, traders), bosses (the Ender Dragon, the Wither, the Warden) and community legends (Herobrine, Entity 303).

Over time the cast has grown to include the heroes of A Minecraft Movie (2025), starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, plus characters from Minecraft Dungeons, Minecraft Legends and the discontinued Minecraft: Story Mode. On this page you will find a complete catalog of characters with descriptions, trivia and lore.

Character categories

Click a category to jump to its list of characters:

Player characters (3 characters)

The default characters that represent the player in the Minecraft world. From the iconic Steve and Alex to the new default skins.

Steve

The default player character in Minecraft. A video game icon, known for his teal T-shirt and blocky silhouette.

Alex

The second default player character in Minecraft. A red-haired heroine with the slim model, added in version 1.8.

Noor

One of the seven new default player skins. The name means light in Arabic.

Village characters (8 characters)

Village residents and their dark counterparts, from peaceful traders to the sinister Pillagers and Evokers.

Villager

A peaceful NPC that lives in villages. A trader with 13 professions and a key part of the Minecraft economy.

Iron Golem

A powerful defender of villages. Can be built by the player or spawn naturally among villagers.

Pillager

A hostile raider armed with a crossbow. Found in patrols and in raids on villages.

Evoker

A magic-using Illager. Summons fangs from the ground and vexes, and drops a totem of undying.

Witch

A hostile mob that throws potions. Once a villager, now on the dark side.

Piglin

A Nether dweller obsessed with gold. Trades with players, but attacks anyone who is not wearing golden armor.

Allay

A cute flying mob chosen in a community vote. Collects items.

Piglin Brute

An elite guard of the bastion remnants in the Nether. Always attacks, even if the player wears golden armor.

Bosses and elite mobs (6 characters)

The most powerful opponents in Minecraft. Defeating them is the peak achievement of any Survival player.

Ender Dragon

The main boss of Minecraft. A huge dragon that guards the End dimension. Defeating it is considered finishing the game.

Wither

A three-headed boss summoned by the player. The only boss you have to build by hand.

Warden

The strongest mob in the game. A blind guardian of the deep dark that reacts to sounds and vibrations.

Elder Guardian

An ocean mini-boss. A powerful guardian of the ocean monument that inflicts the Mining Fatigue effect.

Wither Skeleton

A black skeleton with a sword, found in nether fortresses. Drops the rare skulls needed to summon the Wither.

Breeze

A windy mob from the trial chambers. Shoots wind charges that can activate redstone components.

Legends and myths (8 characters)

Characters that shaped Minecraft's culture and mythology, from the game's creators to urban legends and mysterious figures.

Herobrine

Minecraft's most famous urban legend. A mysterious figure with white eyes that never existed in the game.

Notch (in-game character)

Markus Persson, known as Notch, the creator of Minecraft.

Enderman (lore)

A mysterious creature from the End dimension. Teleports, carries blocks and attacks when you look at it.

Jeb_ (splash texts)

Jens 'Jeb_' Bergensten, lead developer of Minecraft.

Entity 303

The second most famous Minecraft creepypasta. A supposed former Mojang employee who haunts games.

Creeper

The most iconic Minecraft mob. A quiet green monster that explodes next to the player.

Zombie

The classic hostile mob. An undead creature with a Steve-like look that burns in daylight.

Skeleton

A classic hostile mob with a bow. An accurate shooter that spawns in the dark and in dungeons.

The Minecraft movie (5 characters)

The heroes of A Minecraft Movie (2025), starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Emma Myers.

Garrett Garrison

The main hero of A Minecraft Movie (2025), played by Jason Momoa. One of the group pulled into the world of Minecraft.

Natalie

One of the heroes of A Minecraft Movie (2025), played by Emma Myers.

Dawn

One of the heroes of A Minecraft Movie (2025), played by Danielle Brooks.

Henry

One of the heroes of A Minecraft Movie (2025), played by Sebastian Hansen. A teenager whose Minecraft knowledge helps the group.

Malgosha

The antagonist of A Minecraft Movie (2025). The ruler of the piglins.

Spin-offs and other games (4 characters)

Characters from the spin-off games: Minecraft Dungeons, Minecraft Legends and Minecraft: Story Mode.

Hero (Minecraft Dungeons)

The playable character in Minecraft Dungeons. A nameless hero fighting the Arch-Illager.

Arch-Illager

The main villain of Minecraft Dungeons. A small Illager who found the powerful Orb of Dominance.

Hero (Minecraft Legends)

The chosen defender of the Overworld in Minecraft Legends. Commander of an army fighting the piglin invasion.

Jesse

The main character of Minecraft: Story Mode. The player chooses Jesse's gender and appearance.

Frequently asked questions

How many characters are there in Minecraft?

Minecraft has 9 default player skins (Steve, Alex, Noor, Sunny, Ari, Zuri, Makena, Kai, Efe), more than 70 types of mobs (hostile, neutral and passive), 2 bosses (the Ender Dragon and the Wither), plus characters from the movie and the spin-off games. In total, the Minecraft universe has over 100 unique characters and creatures.

Who is the main character of Minecraft?

Minecraft has no single main character: the player is the hero. The default character Steve is the most recognizable, but there are 9 default skins to choose from. In A Minecraft Movie, the main hero is Garrett Garrison (played by Jason Momoa), while Steve (Jack Black) acts as a guide.

Who is Steve in Minecraft?

Steve is the default player character in Minecraft and has been around since 2009. He wears a teal T-shirt and is one of the most recognizable characters in video game history. In A Minecraft Movie (2025), Steve is played by Jack Black.

Is Herobrine real in Minecraft?

No. Herobrine is an urban legend and a creepypasta from 2010. He has never existed in the Minecraft code. Mojang jokingly adds a "Removed Herobrine" entry to update changelogs, which keeps the myth alive in the community.

Who stars in the Minecraft movie?

A Minecraft Movie (2025) stars Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garrett Garrison, Emma Myers as Natalie, Danielle Brooks as Dawn and Sebastian Hansen as Henry.

Full list of characters (34)

Click a character's name to open a detailed description with its history, trivia and related characters:

See also