Who are some of the most famous characters of fiction?

Another very famous fictional character is Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling's creation, Harry is a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage and battles the dark wizard Voldemort. The series of books about him has a huge global following and has also been made into successful movies.

King Arthur is probably the most famous. He is the central figure, the king of Camelot. Then there's Merlin, the powerful wizard who aids Arthur. Lancelot is also well - known, a great knight with a tragic love story involving Guinevere. Guinevere herself is a famous character as the queen.

Darth Vader from 'Star Wars' is extremely famous. His menacing presence and his lightsaber duels, especially the ones against Obi - Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, are memorable. His black suit and red lightsaber make him an iconic duelist in science - fiction history.

Han Solo from 'Star Wars' is quite famous. He's a skilled pilot who engages in some exciting dogfights. Another is Maverick from 'Top Gun', although it's more on the modern fighter jet side which can be related to the concept. In the anime world, Spike Spiegel from 'Cowboy Bebop' is known for his dogfight skills in space.

Jason Bourne is a very well - known character. He's a former CIA assassin who has lost his memory and is on the run while trying to figure out his past. He's known for his combat skills and his ability to outwit his pursuers. And then there's Jack Ryan from Tom Clancy's novels. He starts as an analyst and then gets involved in various dangerous international situations.

Achilles is extremely famous. He was a nearly invincible warrior with a tragic flaw. Hector is also well - known, as the great Trojan hero who fought bravely against the Greeks. And of course, Helen, whose beauty was said to have launched a thousand ships.

Tony Montana from 'Scarface' is very famous. His over - the - top personality and his rise to power in the drug - trafficking world are well - known. Another is Vito Corleone from 'The Godfather'. He is seen as a shrewd and powerful mafia boss. And Henry Hill from 'Goodfellas' is also quite famous as his story gives an inside look into the life of a gangster who was involved in various criminal activities.

One of the most famous is Daenerys Targaryen from 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series. She is known as the 'Mother of Dragons'. Another is Hermione Granger from the 'Harry Potter' series, a brilliant witch. And then there's Galadriel from 'The Lord of the Rings', an ancient and powerful elf.

Long John Silver from 'Treasure Island' is extremely famous. His cunning and complex character make him memorable. Captain Jack Sparrow from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series is also well - known. He's a bit of a comical yet clever pirate. And then there's Captain Blood from the book of the same name. He's a dashing and heroic pirate figure.

Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the most famous. His extraordinary powers of deduction, his pipe - smoking, and his iconic deerstalker hat make him instantly recognizable. He can solve the most complex crimes just by observing the tiniest details.