This is a list of characters that have appeared or been mentioned on the American ABC soap opera General Hospital.
A Aaron (Chad Brannon, 2009) Aaron was a passenger on a flight leaving Port Charles. He sat next to Rebecca Shaw, who was the twin sister of Zander's late love, Emily Quartermaine. His appearance allowed Rebecca to leave town with a man who looked exactly like the man her twin had loved, providing a symbolic closure for the actors and the audience. Aaron had no biological or historical connection to Zander; he was simply a look-alike encountered by chance.
Abigail (Ivy Bethune, 1987) Also referred to as Abbie, Abigail was a minor character who appeared primarily in scenes involving the hospital staff or community members during the late 1980s.
Sarah Abbott (Eileen Dietz, 1981–83) Roommate to Heather Webber in the Forest Hill Sanitarium. Keeps all of Heather's secrets when Heather is escaping the sanitarium to kill Diana Taylor. Heather's gun is secretly hidden in a doll, kept closely in Sarah's hands. Sarah is convinced that she drowned her sister, a fact found to not be true. She falls in love with Joe Kelly who was investigating the murder. Used by Heather during her stay at Forest Hill, Sarah eventually wised up to her after recovering and left town after telling her that she was onto her.
Benny Abrahms (deceased) (Richard Fancy, 1997–2003) Corinthos and Morgan's original financial advisor, identical twin brother of Bernie. Dies after suffering a heart attack.
Bernie Abrahms (deceased) (Richard Fancy, 2006–12) The Jewish financier for Corinthos and Morgan and Benny's identical twin brother. Born Bernard K. Abrahms in 1943, a widower and uncle of Conan. He funds Sam McCall and Damian Spinelli's private eye agency. Shot in 2011, and blackmailed by Cesar Faison, posing as Duke Lavery. Dies during a shootout, after being shot by Joe Scully Jr. and Faison.
Rachel Adair (deceased) (Amy Grabow, 2005) Works with lover A. J. Quartermaine to frame Courtney Matthews for his supposed murder. Dates Steven Lars Webber. Killed by Asher Thomas after being injected with digitalis.
Tracy Adams (Kim Hamilton, 1968–69) An African-American kidney specialist, advocated for by Dr Steve Hardy.
Dr. Addison (Richard Guthrie, 1989) A doctor who competes for the assistant chief of staff position, which at the time was previously held by Dr. Monica Quartermaine.
Louise Addison (Cara Pifko, 2009) Assistant district attorney appointed to office in 2009. Best friends with Lisa Niles.
Sister Agatha (Fran Ryan, 1989) Head of the orphanage where Monica's illegitimate daughter, Dawn Winthrop was raised.
Albert (William Beckley, 1981) Helena Cassadine's butler.
Diego Alcazar (deceased) (Ignacio Serricchio, 2004–06, 2008) Son of Maria Sanchez and Lorenzo Alcazar, raised thinking Maria is his sister to hide him from his father. Thought to have been shot to death by Sam McCall in self defense, but resurfaces in February 2008 as the Text Message Killer. Died when he hanged himself accidentally.
Lila Rae Alcazar (Gianna Maria Crane, 2006–07) (Kayla Madison, 2012) Daughter of Lorenzo Alcazar and Skye Chandler Quartermaine. Adoptive member of the Quartermaine family, named after her adoptive great-grandmother Lila Quartermaine, and her grandmother Rae Cummings. Lives in London, England with Skye and Rae.
Lorenzo Alcazar (deceased) (Ted King, 2003–07) (Jay Pickett, temp. 2006) Brother of Luis Alcazar; father of Diego Alcazar and Lila Rae Alcazar. Comes to Port Charles to seek revenge for his brother's death, and remains always at war with Sonny Corinthos. Ex-husband of Carly Corinthos. 99% was killed by Jason Morgan.
Luis Alcazar (deceased) (Ted King, 2002) Brother of Lorenzo Alcazar and father of Sage Alcazar. Holds Brenda Barrett captive for four years, leading everyone to believe she is dead. Responsible for the death of Kristina Cassadine, in an attempt to kill Sonny Corinthos. Killed in self-defense by Alexis Davis after being pushed off his balcony in 2002.
Sage Alcazar (deceased) (Eileen Boylan, 2003; Katie Stuart, 2003–04) Daughter of Luis Alcazar, niece of Lorenzo Alcazar. Killed by Mary Bishop at the Quartermaine mansion.
Alfred (Jack Donner, 2006–10) Butler of Prince Nikolas Cassadine. Poisoned and almost killed by Colleen McHenry. A kind and quiet man.
Ali (deceased) (Maitland McConnell, 2010–11) Friend of Kristina Davis and has a crush on Michael Corinthos III. Dies from injuries after a bus accident.
Cynthia Allison (Carolyn Craig, 1963) Part of the original cast, Cynthia has an affair with Dr. Phil Brewer, causing marital problems between him and his wife Jessie Brewer. When Phil goes back to Jessie, Cynthia marries Dr. Ken Martin.
Karen Anderson see: Betsy Frank
Ruby Anderson (deceased) (Norma Connolly, 1979–98) Aunt to Luke Spencer and Bobbie Spencer. Former madam; longtime manager of Kelly's Diner and at one time, a cleaning woman at both General Hospital and the Webber residence. A mentor to many young residents whom she rented rooms to at Kelly's. Dies in her sleep in 1999, leaving Kelly's to Bobbie and Luke.
Owen Anderson (Luke Massy; 2020) Sam's new parole officer.
Grant Andrews (Brian Patrick Clarke, 1983–85) Former Russian spy named Andre Chermin; assumes the alias Grant Putnam. Briefly marries Celia Quartermaine.
Dimitra Antoinelli (Linda Cristal, 1988) Mother of Dino Antoinelli. Mistress of Victor Jerome. Sent to prison along with her son for trying to kill Victor's daughter, Olivia.
Dino Antoinelli (Chris DeRose, 1988) Son of Victor Jerome with Dimitra Antoinelli. Half-brother to Julian Jerome, Olivia St. John, Evan Jerome Sr., and Ava Jerome. Tried to kill his sister Olivia and later sent to prison along with his mother.
Andy Archer (deceased) (Ron Melendez, 2007–09) Anesthesiologist at General Hospital, addicted to sleeping gas. Briefly gets involved with Kelly Lee. The first victim of a biotoxin accidentally released in the hospital.
Henry Archer (deceased) (mentioned character) Sam McCall's husband when under a fake name used to run a con to take the mark's money.
Shiloh Archer (deceased) (Coby Ryan McLaughlin, 2018–19) Son of Henry Archer. Born David Henry "Hank" Archer. Leader of Dawn of Day cult. Participated in the kidnapping of Drew Cain from Afghanistan. Father of Wiley-Cooper Jones. Killed by Sam McCall.
Venus "V" Ardanowski (Lisa Cerasoli, 1997–99) Former police officer, secretary to Jasper Jacks, and music executive at L&B Records. leaves Port Charles with Simon Prentiss, a gambler she meets in Monte Carlo.
David Arnett (deceased) (Mentioned character, 1976) Psychiatrist at General Hospital, married to Terri Webber. Dies in the Vietnam War.
Terri Webber Arnett (Bobbi Jordan, 1976–77) Sister to Jeff Webber and Rick Webber. Widow of David Arnett. Has a brief fling with Dr. Mark Dante.
Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner, 2015–) Son of Marshall Ashford. Brother of Thomas "Tommy" Ashford. Uncle of TJ Ashford. Ex-police officer who now owns a nightclub called The Savoy. Came to town under the alias Curtis Gooden. Ex-husband of Jordan Ashford. Currently estranged and has broken up with new wife Dr. Portia Robinson.
Jordan Ashford (Vinessa Antoine, 2014–18) (Briana Nicole Henry, 2018–21) (Tiffany Daniels, 2021) (Tanisha Harper, 2022–) Mother of TJ Ashford. Widow of Thomas "Tommy" Ashford Sr. Ex-wife of Curtis Ashford. Former agent with the DEA. Former police commissioner of Port Charles. Leaves town to get treatment for her dialysis after almost being poisoned by Peter August. Came back in March after completing treatment and took back her job as commissioner. Became the Deputy Mayor of Port Charles after the deaths of Eileen Ashby and Victor Cassadine.
TJ Ashford (Krys Meyer, 2012) (Tequan Richmond, 2012–18) (Tahj Bellow, 2018–) Son of Shawn Butler and Jordan Ashford; legal son of Thomas "Tommy" Ashford. Briefly dated Taylor DuBois. Also former domestic partner of Molly-Lansing Davis. Currently, a doctor at General Hospital.
Ashton (Salina Marie Carter, 2010) Friend of Kiefer Bauer and Willow, who bullied Kristina Davis because of her family.
Arielle Gastineau Ashton (Jane Higginson, 1988–89) Niece of Nicholas Van Buren. Previously married to Larry Ashton, although it was invalid. Had a mysterious past with Colton Shore. Comes to Port Charles during the Dragon Bone quest.
Brook Lynn Ashton (Brooke Radding, 1996–2001) (Adrianne Leon, 2004–06, 2010–11) (Amanda Setton, 2019–) (Briana Lane, 2020, 2022)
Singer. Daughter of Ned Ashton and Lois Cerullo, named after Brooklyn, New York, her mother's home town. Mother of Gio Palmieri with Dante Falconeri. Moved home to Bensonhurst in 2006, but returned to Port Charles in 2010. Leaves town again in 2011 to pursue a singing career. Has fairly successful career from 2011 to 2019. Returns to Port Charles in 2019. Loses her singing ability after her throat was slashed by Nelle Benson in 2020, and takes a job with Deception Cosmetics due to portrayer being unable to sing. Helped Maxie Jones protect her daughter by pretending to be her fake baby named Bailey Lois Quartermaine. Married Harrison Chase in 2024.
Larry Ashton (Hugo Napier, 1988–89, 1991–92, 2014, 2016) (Oliver Muirhead, 2017) Ex-husband of Tracy Quartermaine, father of Ned Ashton. arrives in town married to Arielle Gastineau (later found invalid) and was utilized by Tracy in many of her schemes. He was involved in an ELQ take-over. Left Port Charles after Tracy turned down his marriage proposal. Came back briefly as part of another ELQ take-over attempt. Lives in England.
Ned Ashton Quartermaine (Kurt McKinney, 1988–91) (Wally Kurth, 1991–2007, 2012–) Son of Larry Ashton and Tracy Quartermaine, part of the Quartermaine family. Father of Brook Lynn Ashton with ex-wife Lois Cerullo. Adoptive father of Leo Falconeri. Grandfather of Gio Palmieri. Previously dated Alexis Davis. Once led a double life – corporate CEO Ned Ashton by day, rock star Eddie Maine by night. Changed his name to Ned Quartermaine in 2019. Married to Olivia Falconeri.
Cal Atkins (Leif Riddell, 1992) Brother of Joe Atkins. Robs Kelly's Diner and shoots Jagger Cates when Jagger protects Ruby Anderson. Assaults Karen Wexler. Supposedly falls to his death after fighting with Jason Quartermaine and Jagger Cates, but resurfaces and is sent to prison.
Joe Atkins (Scott Lincoln, 1992) Brother of Cal Atkins. Murders a police officer and escapes from jail. Penpal of Bobbie Spencer. breaks out of prison and holds her and Tony Jones hostage before being sent back to prison.
Peter August (Deceased) (Wes Ramsey, 2017–22) Son of Cesar Faison and Alex Devane. Ex fiancé of Maxie Jones. Father of Bailey Louise Jones. Former publisher of The Invader. Wanted for the kidnapping of Drew Cain and the murder of Franco Baldwin. Killed by Felicia Scorpio.
B Ashley B. (Amanda Michalka, 2004)
Bobby Chandler Baldwin (deceased) (Ted Eccles, 1975–76) Son of Carolyn Chandler Baldwin; stepson of Lee Baldwin. Medical student in New York. Father to baby boy Chandler. Husband to Samantha Livingston. Was lost at sea.
Carolyn Chandler Baldwin (deceased) (Augusta Dabney, 1975–76) Adoption Agent. Mother of Bobby Chandler. Widow of Mr. Chandler. Married to Lee Baldwin until her death. Grandmother to baby boy Chandler. Was lost at sea.
Christina Gail Baldwin (Angela and Michelle Mora, 1999–2000) (Kaitlyn Maggio, 2001–03 (Port Charles)) Biological child of Julie Devlin and Frank Scanlon. Adopted daughter of Lucy Coe and Scott Baldwin.
Dominique Stanton Baldwin (deceased) (Tawny Fere Ellis, 1991) (Shell Danielson, 1991–93) Married to Scott Baldwin at the time of her death. Biological mother of Serena Baldwin and Cody Bell. Died of a brain tumor before Serena's birth.
Franco Baldwin aka Robert (Bobby) Frank (deceased) (James Franco, 2009–12) (Roger Howarth, 2013–21)