Lestat's mother, who becomes a vampire and swaps traditional feminine roles for a more adventurous existence. She is intelligent, blunt, and prefers solitude in nature over human society.

A vampire who initially opposes Lestat due to differing views but eventually becomes involved with the Theater of the Vampires. Known for his striking beauty and complex relationships with other characters.

An ancient vampire and former Roman scholar, who acts as a mentor figure to Lestat. He has significant ties to vampire history and harbors secrets about the origins of vampirism.

The first vampires from ancient Egypt, initially kept as statues and rarely moving. They are central to the vampire lore that affects Lestat and other vampires.

Lestat's close friend from his human life, a violinist from the village near Lestat's home. Their relationship is deeply affected by their transition from humans to vampires.

An alchemist vampire who creates Lestat and leaves him to navigate the vampire world on his own after Magnus's abrupt departure. His actions set the stage for Lestat's journey.

A Druid who is responsible for turning Marius into a vampire and later becomes one himself. He holds knowledge about ancient traditions and rites related to vampires.