Main Characters:
* Louis de Pointe du Lac: The vampire who narrates the story. He is introspective, conflicted, and haunted by his existence as a vampire. He yearns for humanity and struggles with the thirst for blood.
* Lestat de Lioncourt: The charismatic and powerful vampire who turns Louis. He is flamboyant, narcissistic, and enjoys his immortality. He is often portrayed as a villain, but also capable of moments of compassion.
* Claudia: A young girl turned into a vampire by Lestat. She is fiercely independent, rebellious, and resentful of both Lestat and her existence as a vampire.
Other Significant Characters:
* Daniel Molloy: The human interviewer who records Louis's story.
* Armand: A beautiful and enigmatic vampire who becomes a mentor to Louis and Claudia.
* Marius de Romanus: A powerful vampire who created Armand and has a long and complex history.
* Santiago: A vampire who is part of a coven led by Armand. He is cruel and sadistic.
* Pandora: A vampire who is part of Armand's coven. She is considered an "elder" and is skilled in the arts of seduction.
Note: There are a few other characters in the novel, but these are the most prominent and essential to the story.