Tom Thumb

Tom Thumb is the diminutive yet formidable son of peasant parents in the era of King Arthur. Despite his small stature, he accomplishes extraordinary feats, including vanquishing ten thousand giants. His bravery and skill win him the hand of Princess Huncamunca in marriage. However, their marital bliss is fleeting; following his triumph over rebels led by Lord Grizzle, Tom Thumb meets an untimely end when he is swallowed whole by a red cow.

Queen Dollallolla

Queen Dollallolla, King Arthur's wife, is a woman of strong appetites, indulging in both drinking and a secret affection for Tom Thumb. Though she boldly stands unafraid of her husband—who, in turn, fears her—she conceals her infatuation with Tom from him. Her life ends tragically in a chaotic spree of murders, where she is killed by a courtier’s mistress.

Queen Glumdalca

Queen Glumdalca, a formidable giantess, initially opposes King Arthur. Subdued by the cunning and strength of Tom Thumb, she is brought to the king’s court, where she becomes the object of Arthur's affections. Despite her desire for Tom Thumb as a lover, she eventually consents to a relationship with Arthur. Her life is cut short by Lord Grizzle during a valiant effort to defend Arthur from rebellious forces.

King Arthur

King Arthur, the monarch of England, serves as Tom Thumb’s liege lord. He is entangled in a complicated web of emotions, torn between his passions for Queen Glumdalca and his trepidation of Queen Dollallolla. The king's life spirals into despair following a series of senseless murders, culminating in his own suicide as he is left bereft and alone.

Princess Huncamunca

Princess Huncamunca is King Arthur's daughter and the beloved of Tom Thumb, to whom she is wed. Her longstanding love for Tom is sincere, but her heart's desires become more complex upon discovering Lord Grizzle's affection for her, leading to a yearning for two husbands. Her life ends in violence; after avenging her mother's death by killing the murderer, she herself falls victim to murder.

Lord Grizzle

Lord Grizzle is a discontented noble with a penchant for rebellion. Harboring a promise to Queen Dollallolla to kill Tom Thumb, he leads an uprising against King Arthur. His life ends in battle, slain by the very hero he sought to destroy, Tom Thumb.

Merlin

Merlin, the enigmatic magician of Arthur’s court, plays a mystical role in Tom Thumb's life. He bestows upon the tiny hero a prophetic vision, allowing Tom to foresee his peculiar fate—being devoured by a red cow.