Age: 5 and 1/2 years old

Birthday: Mid-August

From: Buckinghamshire, England

Likes: Reading classic novels, visiting the library, and complex math. 

Dislikes: Being ignored by her parents and cruelty of Miss. Trunchbull. 

Traits: Brilliant, humble, brave, and possesses telekinetic powers. 

Power: Telekinesis: the ability to move objects with you mind. When Matilda is overwhelmed or particularly determined she moves objects with her mind and even protects her friends. 

Age: 23 years old

From: England

Likes: Poetry, gardening, and helping her students succeed. 

Dislikes: Bullying and the fear caused by her aunt, Agatha Trunchbull. 

Traits: Kind, nurturing, quiet, and deeply resilient. 

Job: Headmistress of Crunchem Hall

From: England

Likes: Shot put, hammer throwing, and extreme discipline.

Dislikes: Children (especially with pigtails), "smart-alecks," and ghosts.

Traits: Tyrannical, fierce, and monstrously strong. 

Job: Mr. Wormwood is a crooked used-car salesman; Mrs. Wormwood plays Bingo.

From: England

Likes: Watching TV (The Telly) and dishonest schemes. 

Dislikes: Books and Matilda's intelligence. 

Traits: Ignorant, neglectful, and flashy. 

Age: 5 and 1/2 years old

From: England

Likes: Adventure and playing heroic pranks.

Dislikes: Being pushed around by the Headmistress.

Traits: Gutsy, scheming, and Matilda's loyal best friend. 

Age: 10 years old

From: England

Likes: Chocolate cake.

Dislikes: Getting caught "borrowing" snacks. 

Traits: Resilient and unintentially a hero to the other students.