List of General Hospital characters

This is a list of major characters that appear (or have appeared) on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.

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Brook Lynn Ashton

(Brooke Radding, 1999-2001; Adrienne Leon, 2004-2006)

Daughter of Ned Ashton and Lois Cerullo, granddaughter of Tracy Quartermaine, . Singer. Named for Brooklyn, NY, her mother's home town. Was stalked by Diego Alcazar as punishment for the role she played in Sage Alcazar's death.

Diego Alcazar

(Ignacio Serrichio, 2004-present)

Son of Maria Sanchez and Lorenzo Alcazar. Was raised thinking that Maria (his mother) was his sister because she did not want his father, Lorenzo, to realize he was alive. After discovering who his parents actually were stalked the girls involved with his cousin Sage's death.

Lorenzo Alcazar

(Ted King,2003-present)

brother of Luis Alcazar. Came to Port Charles to avenge his brother's death. Fell in love with Carly while he held her captive trying to blackmail Sonny. Had an on and off relationship with Carly and eventually they got married but after she admitted to still being in love with Sonny, Lorenzo ended the marriage. Recently he and Skye Quartermaine decided to turn their long time friendship and flirtation into something more and made love. Lorenzo stayed by her side as Skye fought off the virus that swept through Port Charles going as far as to risk Lu Lu's life to save Skye's. Soon after she was well, Skye found out she was pregnant shocking them both because Skye was told previously it would be impossible for her to concieve a child.

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Nikolas Cassadine

(Tyler Christopher, 1996-1999,2003-present; Coltin Scott, 1999-2003)

Son of Laura Spencer and Stavros Cassadine, stepson of Luke Spencer. Grandson of Gordon Gray (deceased), Lesley Webber, Mikkos Cassadine, and Helena Cassadine. Half brother of Lucas Lorenzo (Lucky) Spencer Jr. and Lesley Lu (LuLu) Spencer. Was concieved when his father, Stavros, kidnapped his mother, Laura, and forced her to marry him and held her captive on the Cassadine's private Greek Island. Laura eventually escaped but knew that the Cassadine's would kill her if she ever tried to contact her son so she kept him a secret for years. Nikolas was brought to Port Charles by his Uncle Stefan, when they found out that his half sister LuLu needed a bone marrow transplant. None of the Spencer's were a match but Nikolas was. He was raised to hate the Spencer's but loved sister LuLu from the first time they met. Learning to love his brother Lucky was not so easy as both were raised to hate the other's family, after years of ups and down's they eventually managed to become friends and true brothers. He is currently mourning the loss of his beloved Courtney. They fell in love and conceived a child. Courtney died from the virus that swept through Port Charles but was unable to tell him that he was the biological father of her son John Michael. Jax kept this a secret to save Courtney's son from the Cassadine family especially Nikolas's grandmother Helena.

Michael "Stone" Cates (deceased)

(Michael Sutton, 1993-1995)

Died of AIDS in 1995. Love of his life was Robin Scorpio. Best friend was Sonny Corinthos. Sonny and Carly named their son Morgan Stone after Jason Morgan and him

Michael "Sonny" Corinthos Jr.

(Maurice Bernard 1993-1997, 1998-present)

Son of Michael "Mike" Corbin and Adella Corinthos (deceased), half brother of Richard "Ric" Lansing and Courtney Matthews (deceased), father of Michael Morgan Corinthos III (adopted), Kristina Davis Corinthos (with Alexis Davis), Morgan Stone Corinthos (with Carly Corinthos). 'Coffee Importer and Casino Owner'

Michael Morgan Corinthos III

(Dylan and Blake Hopkins, 1997-2001; Tiarnan Cunningham, 2001; Dylan Cash, 2001-present)

Son of Caroline "Carly" Benson-Corinthos and Alan "A.J." Quartermaine Jr.(deceased), adoptive father Michael "Sonny" Corinthos Jr., grandson of Dr. Alan Quartermaine, Dr. Monica Quartermaine, Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer and John Durant, adoptive grandson of Michael "Mike" Corbin and Adella Corinthos(deceased), half brother of Morgan Stone Corinthos, adoptive brother of Kristina Davis Corinthos, biological nephew of Jason Morgan, and nephew of Emily Quartermaine.

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Alexis Davis

(Nancy Lee Grahn, 1996-present) (temporary recasts include: Susan Diol, 2001, 2002)

Born Natasha Cassadine, daughter of Mikkos Cassadine(deceased) and Kristen Bergmen(deceased); stepdaughter of Helena Cassadine; sister of Kristina Carter Cassadine; halfsister of Stavros Cassadine and Stefan Cassadine; married to Richard "Ric" Lansing, mother of Unknown Baby Girl(given up for adoption in 1980) Kristina Davis Corinthos(with Michael "Sonny" Corinthos Jr.)and Molly Davis Lansing. Lawyer. Was raised as Mikkos's neice after Helena killed her mother. Got pregnant at 16 and gave the baby up for adoption, Mikkos and her were the only ones to know. Did her own re-enactment of 'The Runaway Bride' and ended up not marrying Ned Ashton. Found her long lost sister Kristina, only to have her killed in a shooting ment to take out Sonny. Named her daughter after her sister who was killed when she was pregnant. Tried to hide the fact that Sonny is Kristina's father, with the help of Ned Ashton. Married Ric despite finding out he only got involved with her when he found out Kristina was Sonny's daughter. Hates the Cassadine way of life.

Dr. Patrick Drake

(Jason Thompson, 2005-present)

Son of surgeon Noah Drake. Surgeon, Patrick Drake was brought to Port Charles by Robin Scorpio to preform a life saving surgery on Jason Morgan. Robin originally found Patrick's father, Noah to try and preform the surgery but Noah had become a serious alcholic and was not willing to try the surgery because due to drinking his hands were not what they used to be. Noah recomended the next best thing, his son Patrick. Father and son had a falling out and when Patrick found out that his father had recomended him to Robin he refused to be involved. Robin eventually convinced him and he preformed the surgery and saved Jason's life. Patrick a notorious ladies man ended up sticking around General Hospital and has managed to flirt with just about every woman

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Arielle Gastineau Ashton

(Jane Higginson, 1988-1989)

Formerly wed to Colton Shore, came to Port Charles during the Dragon Bone quest, married to Larry Ashton. Niece of Nicholas Van Buren.

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Dr. Anthony "Tony" Jones

(Brad Maule, 1984-2006)

Known as Tony. Neurologist at GH, divorced from Bobbie, father of Lucas Jones, daughter B.J. donated her heart to Maxie. Once kidnapped Michael Corinthos III.

Mariah Maximilliana "Maxie" Jones

(Chelsey and Kahley Cuff, 1990-1992; Ashley and Jessica Clark, 1992; Elaine and Melanie Silver, 1992-1993; Robyn Richards 1993-2001, 2002-2005; Danica Stewart 2002; Kirsten Storms 2005-present)

Daughter of Felicia Jones Scorpio and Frisco Jones, stepdaughter of Malcom "Mac" Scorpio, sister of Georgiana "Georgie" Jones. Recieved her cousin B.J.'s heart in a transplant when she was a little girl. College student, dating Jesse Beaudry.

Georgiana "Georgie" Jones-Quartermaine

(Alana and Marina Norwood, 1995; Caitlin and Ryan Cohen, 1995-1997; Caroline and Elizabeth van Heil, 1996; Beck Bruns, 1997-2002; Lindze Letherman, 2002-present)

Daughter of Felicia Jones Scorpio and Frisco Jones, stepdaughter of Malcom "Mac" Scorpio, sister of Mariah Maximilliana "Maxie" Jones, Married to Dillon Quartermaine. The first time Georgie and Dillon met she kissed him in 'Kelly's' to make Maxie believe that she had a boyfriend. Maintains marriage to Dillon even though father Mac, or his mother Tracy, have never approved of the relationship.

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Courtney Matthews Quartermaine Morgan Jacks (deceased)

(Alicia Leigh Willis 2001-2006)

Daughter of Mike Corbin and Janine Matthews. Half-sister of Sonny Corinthos. Best friend and former sister-in-law of Carly Corinthos. Aunt to Michael Corinthos, Morgan Corinthos, and Kristina Davis Corinthos. Died during the virus quarantine at General Hospital after giving emergency c-section birth to son, John Michael Jacks. Jasper Jacks revealed to Courtney that he is not John's biological father, but she died before being able to tell Nikolas Cassadine that he is the father.

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Dr. Alan Quartermaine

(Stuart Damon, 1977-present)

Son of Edward and Lila, brother of Tracy Quartermaine, half brother of Jimmy Lee Holt and Bradley Ward (deceased), Married to Dr. Monica Quartermaine, father of Alan "A.J." Quartermaine Jr. (deceased), Jason Morgan and Emily Bowen Quartermaine(adopted). Chief of Staff at GH.

Alan "A.J." Quartermaine Jr.(deceased)

(Eric Kroh, 1979-1983; Abraham Geary, 1983; Jason Marsden, 1986-1988; Christopher Ren Nelson, 1988-1989; Justin Whalin, 1989; Gerald Hopkins, 1991-1992; Sean Kanan, 1993-1997; Billy Warlock, 1997-2003, 2005)

Son of Dr.s Alan and Monica Quartermaine; grandson of Edward and Lila Quartermaine; half brother of Jason Morgan; adoptive brother of Emily Bowen Quartermaine; biological father of Michael Morgan Corinthos III. Signed away his paternal rights to Michael after he was blackmailed by Jason and Sonny. Faked his own death to frame his ex-wife Courtney Matthews and kidnap Michael. Was injured after shooting his father in the back and ended up in the hospital where he was suffocated by Asher Thomas and died.

Dillon Quartermaine

(Michael & Kevin Jacobson, 1992; Jacob Smith, 1996; Scott Clifton, 2003-present)

Son of Tracy Quartermaine and Paul Hornsby, stepson of Lucas Lorenzo "Luke" Spencer, grandson of Edward and Lila Quartermaine, half brother of Ned Ashton and Susan Hornsby, stepbrother of Lucas Lorenzo "Lucky" Spencer Jr. and Leslie Lu "LuLu" Spencer, married to Georgiana "Georgie" Jones.Aspiring film maker. The first time Dillon met Georgie she kissed him at 'Kelly's' to make Maxie believe that she had a boyfriend. Maintains marriage to Georgie even though his mother Tracy, and her father Mac, have never approved of the relationship.

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Angel Sorel Ellis

(Angel Boris, 2001)

Private investigator, daughter of Joseph Sorel, widow of Donnie Ellis. Helped Sonny after he was stabbed by Sorel, fled after police learned she killed Sorel.

Barbra Jean "Bobbie" Spencer

(Jacklyn Zeman, 1977-present)

Daughter of Tim and Lena Spencer(deceased); Sister of Lucas Lorenzo "Luke" Spencer; surrogate neice of Ruby Andersen; mother of Caroline "Carly" Benson Corinthos(with John Durant during her years as a prostitute, Carly was given up for adoption); adoptive mother of Lucas Stansbury Jones(With Dr. Anthony "Tony" Jones); stepmother of Barbra Jean "B.J." Jones. In order to win away Scotty Baldwin from Laura Webber, Bobbie pretended to be pregnant with his child. Bobbie's engagement to mob goon Roy DiLucca ended when he was killed while trying to perform a hit for her brother, Luke. Even after Bobbie faked blindness to hold the attention of Dr. Noah Drake, the playboy left her. Bobbie's first husband, D.L. Brock, whom she married in 1983, became abusive and was murdered (but not by Bobbie). Bobbie's attorney, Jake Meyer, became her second husband in 1986. After Jake had a one-night stand with Lucy Coe, Bobbie married Lucy's ex-husband and her own dear friend, Dr. Tony Jones, in 1989. After Bobbie and Tony's daughter, B.J., was killed, their marriage began to disintegrate. When Bobbie walked in on Tony in bed with younger woman Carly Roberts, she got herself a divorce - and a new husband, Stefan Cassadine! Stefan divorced Bobbie after he caught her helping Luke. In 1998, Bobbie received the shock of her life when Carly revealed that she was her daughter. Recently found out her son Lucas is gay and is in denial. Suffered the lost of ex-husband and long time friend Tony Jones.

Lucas Lorenzo "Luke" Spencer

(Anthony Geary 1978-1984,1985,1993-present)

Son of Tim and Lena Spencer(deceased), brother of Barbra Jean "Bobbie" Spencer, surrogate nephew of Ruby Anderson(deceased), father of Lucas Lorenzo "Lucky" Spencer Jr. and Leslie Lu "LuLu" Spencer, married to Tracy Quartermaine, Stepfather of Ned Ashton and Dillon Quartermaine.The love of his life was Luara Webber Spencer.

Tracy Quartermane

      born of Lila and edward, tracy is a waspy bitch of the quartermane dynasty. with a drink in one hand and a sarcastic remark in the other she is just wonderful

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Amy Vining

(Shell Kepler, 1979-2004)

Daughter of Jason and Barbara Vining, raised believing Laura was her sister, still very close to Laura and her children. Nurse at GH.