Meet the Cast
Mark Watney
Mark Watney is the man. When we first meet him, he's your average, run-of-the-mill botanist. Nothing special. By the end of the novel, however, he's a dang hero. Although Mark didn't choose to be s...
Annie Montrose
As nerds, we think we're justified in saying that The Martian is one geek-filled book. The novel is filled to the brim with 'em: Doctor Who-loving, botany-studying, wheeling-and-dealing nerds. Ther...
Ares 3 Crew (Commander Lewis, Martinez, Johansen, Beck, Vogel)
It doesn't matter if you're a rapper, a pirate, or an astronaut—everyone needs a good crew. While countless people step up to the plate to help Mark over the course of The Martian, no one puts as...
Mindy Park
Growing PainsAlthough you might not notice it at first, Mindy Park goes through more growth than any character but Mark Watney himself. Like our humble, botany-loving hero, Mindy was thrown into th...
Mitch Henderson
Going RogueMitch Henderson is the closest thing The Martian has to Han Solo. While Teddy and Venkat tend to play it safe, Mitch is bold and brash in the pursuit of what he believes is right. You mi...
Teddy Sanders
Our boy Teddy Sanders really gets the short end of the stick. Basically, the guy leads the charge to rescue Mark, sacrificing his days and nights in pursuit of this one goal. For almost two years....
Rich Purnell
Nerd AlertRich Purnell fits just about every nerdy stereotype you've ever heard. Genius-level IQ? Check. Bad social skills? Check. A Drax the Destroyer ability to completely miss the point of jokes...
Venkat Kapoor
The Brains Behind The OperationVenkat might not be the flashiest scientist we meet at NASA, but the dude knows how to do his job.Basically, Venkat has a simple leadership style. He doesn't big spee...