The Adventures of Tintin Recurring Characters

This is the list of the characters that appear in The Adventures of Tintin, the series by Hergé. The characters are listed in order of appearance.

The supporting characters Hergé created for his series have been described as far more developed than the central character, each imbued with a strength of character and depth of personality. Hergé used the supporting characters to create a realistic world in which to set his protagonists’ adventures. To further the realism and continuity, characters recur throughout the series.

During the German occupation of Belgium during World War II, and the subsequent restrictions this imposed, Hergé was forced to focus on characterisation to avoid depicting troublesome political situations. The public responded positively. Colourful main characters, villainous antagonists, and heroic supporting cast were all introduced during this period.