List of recurring The Simpsons characters

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This is a list of recurring characters in the animated television series The Simpsons. The show features a large array of characters, with each episode typically focusing on a few of them. Many of these characters have become iconic in popular culture.

Recurring Characters[edit | edit source]

Springfield Elementary School[edit | edit source]

Seymour Skinner: The principal of Springfield Elementary School. He is a strict disciplinarian but often shows a softer side.
Edna Krabappel: The fourth-grade teacher at Springfield Elementary. She is known for her cynical attitude and chain-smoking habit.
Groundskeeper Willie: The Scottish groundskeeper of Springfield Elementary. He is known for his thick accent and fiery temper.
Otto Mann: The bus driver for Springfield Elementary. He is a heavy metal enthusiast and often depicted as a slacker.

Springfield Nuclear Power Plant[edit | edit source]

Waylon Smithers: The loyal assistant to Mr. Burns. He is often depicted as being in love with his boss.
Lenny Leonard: A worker at the power plant and a friend of Homer Simpson. He is often seen with his best friend, Carl Carlson.
Carl Carlson: Another worker at the power plant and a friend of Homer. He is often seen with Lenny.

Springfield Police Department[edit | edit source]

Chief Wiggum: The bumbling chief of police in Springfield. He is often depicted as incompetent and lazy.
Lou: One of the police officers in Springfield. He is often seen with Chief Wiggum.
Eddie: Another police officer in Springfield. He is also often seen with Chief Wiggum.

Springfield Residents[edit | edit source]

Apu Nahasapeemapetilon: The owner of the Kwik-E-Mart. He is known for his catchphrase, "Thank you, come again."
Moe Szyslak: The owner of Moe's Tavern. He is often depicted as grumpy and lonely.
Barney Gumble: A regular at Moe's Tavern and a friend of Homer. He is known for his heavy drinking.
Ned Flanders: The Simpsons' devoutly religious neighbor. He is known for his overly friendly and optimistic personality.
Milhouse Van Houten: Bart Simpson's best friend. He is often depicted as nerdy and insecure.
Ralph Wiggum: The dim-witted son of Chief Wiggum. He is known for his nonsensical and often humorous statements.
Comic Book Guy: The owner of The Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop. He is known for his sarcastic and condescending attitude.