This is a list of characters that have appeared or been mentioned on the American ABC soap opera General Hospital.
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Aaron
(Chad Brannon, 2009)
Abigail
(Ivy Bethune, 1987)
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 financier, 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 hung 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
(2020) Sam's new parole officer.