* Catherine Earnshaw: The strong-willed and passionate daughter of Mr. Earnshaw, she is Heathcliff's childhood friend and soulmate. Catherine marries Edgar Linton but continues to love Heathcliff, leading to tragic consequences.
* Edgar Linton: The wealthy and refined heir to Thrushcross Grange, he is Catherine's husband. Edgar is kind and well-meaning but weak and indecisive, unable to prevent the tragedy that unfolds.
* Isabella Linton: Edgar's younger sister, she is attracted to Heathcliff and eventually marries him. Isabella is naive and romantic but also shallow and weak-willed, unable to deal with Heathcliff's dark nature.
* Hareton Earnshaw: The son of Hindley Earnshaw, Heathcliff's adopted son. Hareton is initially a wild and unruly boy but is later tamed by Catherine's daughter, Cathy.
* Cathy Linton: The daughter of Catherine Earnshaw and Edgar Linton, she is a beautiful and kind-hearted young woman. Cathy falls in love with Hareton Earnshaw and eventually marries him.