Dejah Thoris

Sola

Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and guidance in a hostile environment.

John Carter

John Carter and Dejah Thoris share an intense, immediate romantic bond that drives much of the story.

Tars Tarkas

Dejah Thoris and Tars Tarkas develop mutual respect and alliance, bridging their Martian cultures.

Than Kosis

Than Kosis is the Jeddak of Helium and Dejah Thoris's father, but their interactions are formal and political.

Tardos Mors

Tardos Mors is Dejah Thoris's grandfather and the Jeddak of Helium, with a loving but authoritative relationship.

Mors Kajak

Mors Kajak is Dejah Thoris's father, a loving parent who is deeply concerned for her safety.

Sab Than

Sab Than is a prince of Zodanga who seeks to marry Dejah Thoris for political gain, creating tension.

Sarkoja

Sarkoja is a hostile, manipulative figure who actively works against Dejah Thoris's well-being.

Kantos Kan

Kantos Kan is a trusted friend and fellow Heliumite who supports Dejah Thoris.

John Carter

John Carter and Dejah Thoris share an intense, immediate romantic bond that drives much of the story.

Mors Kajak

Mors Kajak is Dejah Thoris's father, a loving parent who is deeply concerned for her safety.

Sola

Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and guidance in a hostile environment.

A Princess of Mars

Princess of Helium, held captive by the Tharks, first meets John Carter.

A Fair Captive from the Sky

The captive from the sky, a beautiful copper-skinned woman who makes a sign to John Carter and is then dragged into a building.

I Learn the Language

The red Martian captive; glimpsed being led to the audience chamber; her fate is discussed by the green women.

X: Champion and Chief

Injured by a Thark warrior, she is rescued and protected by John Carter; questions his motives and origins.

With Dejah Thoris

Moves to new quarters with Sola, shares Martian history and legends with John Carter, and expresses her trust in him.

XII: A Prisoner with Power

The red prisoner; Carter is determined to save her from Tal Hajus; she is quartered in an adjoining building.

XIII: Lovemaking on Mars

Reveals the Tharks' jealousy and mistreatment, shares an intimate walk with Carter, and calls him 'my chieftain.'

XIV: A Duel to the Death

Rebuffs Carter after his near-declaration of love; is chained but later freed; maintains her pride as a princess.

XV: Sola Tells Me Her Story

Grieves over John Carter's supposed death, weeping—a rare sight on Barsoom.

We Plan Escape

Draws a map of Barsoom on the floor; agrees to the northern escape route and invites Sola to join them.

XVII: A Costly Recapture

Refuses to leave John Carter, declaring she will die with him; later rescued from Tal Hajus and escapes with Carter.

XIX: Battling in the Arena

Mentioned as having escaped with Sola; Kantos Kan believes she is safe.

In the Atmosphere Factory

Referenced in Carter's thoughts; his concern for her prevents him from killing the keeper.

An Air Scout for Zodanga

Believed dead by some; Carter and Kantos Kan seek to learn her whereabouts.

XXII: I Find Dejah

Believing Carter dead, she has promised herself to Sab Than to save Helium. She explains Barsoomian marriage customs and rejects Carter's plea due to her promise.

Lost in the Sky

Mentioned as having promised her hand to Sab Than, motivating Carter and Kantos Kan's actions.

XXV: The Looting of Zodanga

Nearly forced to marry Sab Than, saved by John Carter, and accepts his marriage proposal.

Through Carnage to Joy

Transferred to the Helium flagship and returned to her grandfather's court; greeted by officers and celebrated as the princess of Helium.

From Joy to Death

Falls into a coma from asphyxiation as the air supply dwindles, but confesses her love to Carter before losing consciousness.

At the Arizona Cave

John Carter's lost love, whose fate on Mars he desperately wonders about.