Character · Truham and Higgs · 6 books
Charlie Spring
Charlie Spring is a kind, anxious schoolboy who plays the drums.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- Solitaire (2014)
- Latest appearance
- Heartstopper: Volume Five (2023)
- Books
- 6 (5 as lead, 1 major)
- Series
- Heartstopper
- Author
- Alice Oseman
- Circle
- Truham and Higgs
What makes Charlie Spring interesting
Charlie is an openly gay schoolboy who falls for Nick Nelson, a rugby player. Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper is warm, gentle and honest about mental health.
Charlie Spring’s family, partners and friends
- Nick Nelson the boy he falls for
- Tori Spring his sister
Charlie Spring crossovers
Charlie leads Heartstopper, and Tori leads Solitaire. He is played by Joe Locke on Netflix.
Where to meet Charlie Spring
Charlie Spring first appears in Solitaire (2014), in a major role.
Every book with Charlie Spring
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 2014MSolitairemajor roleBuy
- 2019LHeartstopper: Volume Onelead · HeartstopperBuy
- 2019LHeartstopper: Volume Twolead · HeartstopperBuy
- 2020LHeartstopper: Volume Threelead · HeartstopperBuy
- 2021LHeartstopper: Volume Fourlead · HeartstopperBuy
- 2023LHeartstopper: Volume Fivelead · HeartstopperBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| Nick NelsonRugby player who becomes Charlie’s boyfriend | 6 |
| Tori SpringCharlie’s sister | 6 |