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{{Spoiler}} A '''{{WP|protagonist}}''' is a main character of a story, and the main playable character in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' games.

== Description ==
Traditionally, a protagonist is the main figure of a piece of literature or drama and has the main part or role. Alternatively, the phrase denotes a primary advocate or proponent for a cause or movement. The main character can be a hero or a villain in a story - it is just the character with the lead role. In literature, the protagonist is characterized by his/her ability to change or evolve.

It should be pointed out that the protagonist is not always the hero of the story, as implied in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' games. ''Grand Theft Auto'' protagonists frequently commit crimes and lack other heroic traits such as morality, though they are still considered the main character in the story. ''Grand Theft Auto'' protagonists can therefore be considered {{WP|Antihero|antiheroes}}.

In total, the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series features '''49 male protagonists''' and '''7 female protagonists''' to date, plus a protagonistic couple (a male and a female) to be introduced in the future. The gender of the protagonist of the series' own independent multiplayer game (the {{GTAOP}}) is chosen by the player; however, both genders are treated as [[canon]] to the storyline with unique dialogue for both genders.

== Traits ==
The protagonists between ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' share similar qualities. Most protagonists either have never been to the city before (such as [[Claude]], [[Tommy Vercetti]], [[Victor Vance]], [[Niko Bellic]] and the [[GTA Online Protagonist|''GTA Online'' Protagonist]]) or are returning after a long time (such as [[Carl Johnson]], [[Toni Cipriani]] and [[Huang Lee]]). The protagonists usually start with nothing, with minimal influence and reputation, having to do odd jobs around for various small-timers, gaining friends and allies (like [[Maria Latore]], [[Asuka Kasen]], [[Avery Carrington]], [[Wu Zi Mu]], and [[Little Jacob]]) before moving up the social and economical ladder, attempting to rise through the criminal underworld, although their motives for doing so vary in each game. They eventually start establishing a name for themselves in the town, doing larger jobs, making bigger and more powerful friends and business partners, and cutting real deals as their prominence, respect, money, and reputation begins to grow, until they end the game on top of the city, or at least with some powerful business and/or friends. An abnormal protagonist would be [[Luis Fernando Lopez]] or [[Johnny Klebitz]], as both have always lived in Liberty City and have already established a name, powerful friends, and are already high up on the social and economical ladder at the start of the game. Protagonists (up to [[Grand Theft Auto V]]) have a consistent distaste of [[drugs]], and while dealing and working with them, never intentionally use them. However, the three protagonists in GTA V can use drugs in their safehouses: [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]] and [[Michael De Santa|Michael]] smoke marijuana, whereas [[Trevor Philips|Trevor]] smokes methamphetamine. In addition, transitional cutscenes may also show Trevor smoking meth on his own, or Franklin purchasing weed from a dispensary and his experience with the drug plays a role in his part of the [[Grass Roots]] mission strand. Michael also admits to Franklin, while [[Friendships in GTA V|hanging out with him]], that he used [[cocaine]] during his youth. The ''GTA Online'' Protagonist can also be made to smoke from a bong in some safehouse locations.

== Antagonist ==

: ''Main article: [[Antagonist]]''

The opposite of a protagonist is an '''{{WP|antagonist}}''', which is the main enemy of the protagonist and works against the protagonist and his actions. Again, this can be a villain or a hero, though usually a villain.

The main antagonists of the ''Grand Theft Auto'' games are usually introduced very early in the story, usually as the protagonist's friend or acquaintance until a major, personal betrayal (like [[Catalina]], [[Sonny Forelli]], [[Big Smoke]], [[Vinnie]], [[Jerry Martinez]], [[Dimitri Rascalov]], [[Billy Grey]], [[Wu "Kenny" Lee]] and [[Avon Hertz]]). These betrayals can be done by, not just main antagonists, but antagonists in general. However, some antagonists break these rules, such as [[Frank Tenpenny]], who is introduced as an enemy to the player and acts antagonistic towards the protagonist from the very beginning, and [[Ray Bulgarin]], [[Devin Weston]] and [[Steve Haines]], who aren't introduced until much later in the game and betray the protagonist near the end. They are usually seen, heard, or mentioned throughout the game, moving against the protagonist's plans or goals, while the protagonist continues his quest for vengeance, and will rarely interact directly with the protagonist after their betrayal until they are finally confronted and killed by the protagonist at the end of the game, thus removing the protagonist's problems and completing the main storyline. An abnormal example of antagonist is [[Massimo Torini]], who only makes two appearances in the entire game and does not interact directly with the protagonist at all.

== List of Protagonists ==
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Game'''
!'''Protagonist(s)'''
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto (1997 game)|Grand Theft Auto]]''([[Protagonists in GTA (1997 game)|protagonists]])
|[[Bubba|(*) Bubba]]

[[Divine|(*) Divine]]

[[Katie|(*) Katie]]

[[Kivlov|(*) Kivlov]]

[[Mikki|(*) Mikki]]

[[Travis|(*) Travis]]

[[Troy (GTA)|(*) Troy]]

[[Ulrika|(*) Ulrika]]

[[Kelly|(*) Kelly]]

[[Bison (GTA)|(*) Bison]]

[[Jack (GTA)|(*) Jack]]

[[BigMac|(**) BigMac]]

[[Brains|(**) Brains]]

[[Christie|(**) Christie]]

[[Dog End|(**) Dog End]]

[[Fingers (GTA)|(**) Fingers]]

[[Goodlad|(**) Goodlad]]

[[Noodles|(**) Noodles]]

[[Redneck (GTA)|(**) Redneck]]

[[Rizzo|(**) Rizzo]]

[[Skipper|(**) Skipper]]

[[Snowy|(**) Snowy]]

[[Spook|(**) Spook]]

[[Thud|(**) Thud]]

[[Turbo|(**) Turbo]]

[[Vinny|(**) Vinny]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]]''and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: London 1961]]''
([[Protagonists in GTA London|protagonists]])
|[[Charles Jones|(*) Charles Jones]][[Johnny Hawthorn|(*) Johnny Hawthorn]][[Maurice Caine|(*) Maurice Caine]][[Mick Casey|(*) Mick Casey]][[Rodney Morash|(*) Rodney Morash]][[Sid Vacant|(*) Sid Vacant]][[Winston Henry|(*) Winston Henry]][[Wolfie Vilans|(*) Wolfie Vilans]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto 2]] ([[Protagonists in GTA 2 (GBC)|protagonists for GBC]])''
|[[Claude Speed]]
[[Calligari|(*) Calligari]]

[[Candy|(*) Candy]]

[[Eddie (GTA 2)|(*) Eddie]]

[[Gretchen|(*) Gretchen]]

[[Paulo (GTA 2)|(*) Paulo]]

[[Ruben|(*) Ruben]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]''
|[[Claude]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]''
|[[Tommy Vercetti]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''
|[[Carl Johnson]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto Advance]]''
|[[Mike]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]''
|[[Toni Cipriani]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]''
|[[Victor Vance]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''
|[[Niko Bellic]]
|-
|''[[The Lost and Damned|Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned]]''
|[[Johnny Klebitz]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''
|[[Huang Lee]]
|-
|''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony|Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''
|[[Luis Fernando Lopez]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''
|[[Michael De Santa]][[Franklin Clinton]][[Trevor Philips]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''
|[[GTA Online Protagonist|(*) GTA Online Protagonist]]
|-
|''[[Grand Theft Auto VI]]''
|[[Lucia]][[Unnamed GTA VI male accomplice|Unnamed ''GTA VI'' male accomplice]]
|}
(*) - Player's choice

(**) - Hidden character & player's choice

== List of Ally Groups ==

=== 2D Universe ===

==== ''Grand Theft Auto'' ====
[[File:Protagonists-GTA1.png|thumb|200x200px|The original [[Protagonists in GTA (1997 game)|''GTA'' Protagonists]]: [[Bubba]], [[Kivlov]], [[Travis]], [[Troy (GTA)|Troy]], [[Divine]], [[Katie]], [[Mikki]] and [[Ulrika]].]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Protagonists in GTA (1997 game)|''GTA'' Protagonists]]

'''Group''': Various

'''Group reason''': They work for several gangs over the course of the game, including the [[Vercotti Crime Family]] in [[Liberty City (2D Universe)|Liberty City]] and [[State of New Guernsey|New Guernsey]], [[Uncle Fu's Crime Syndicate]] and [[El Burro's Gang]] in the city of [[San Andreas (2D Universe)|San Andreas]], and [[Samuel Deever]]'s [[Vice Squad (2D Universe)|Drug Squad]] and [[Brotherhood of Jah Army of Love]] in [[Vice City (2D Universe)|Vice City]]. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto: London'' Expansion Packs ====
[[File:Protagonists-GTALondon.png|thumb|200x200px|The [[Protagonists in GTA London|''GTA London'' Protagonists]]: [[Rodney Morash]], [[Charles Jones]], [[Johnny Hawtorn]], [[Maurice Caine]], [[Sid Vacant]], [[Wolfie Vilans]], [[Winston Henry]] and [[Mick Casey]].]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Protagonists in GTA London|''GTA London'' Protagonists]]

'''Group''': "London Mob"

'''Group reason''': They work for an unnamed "London Mob" led by the Crisp Twins ([[Albert Crisp|Albert]] and [[Archie Crisp|Archie]]), and do favors for the mob's crime lords [[Harold Cartwright]] and [[Jack Parkinson]]. They also occasionally pose as spies for the British Government. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto 2'' ====
[[File:ClaudeSpeed-GTA2-Artwork.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Claude Speed]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto 2]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Claude Speed]]

'''Group''': None

'''Group reason''': Claude Speed works for several gangs over the course of the game, including the [[Zaibatsu Corporation|Zaibatsu]], the [[Yakuza (GTA 2)|Yakuza]], the [[Loonies]], the [[Scientists]], the [[Rednecks]] and the [[Russian Mafia (GTA 2)|Russian Mafia]], but does not commit himself to a particular one. After gaining respect from each gang, Claude Speed ends up betraying all of them and killing their gang bosses, before leaving the [[Anywhere City]] district where they operate and doing the same on the next district he goes to. {{clr}}
[[File:Protagonists-GTA2-GameBoyColor.png|thumb|200x200px|The [[Protagonists in GTA 2 (GBC)|''GTA 2'' (Game Boy Color) Protagonists]]: [[Calligari]], [[Candy]], [[Eddie (GTA 2)|Eddie]], [[Gretchen]], [[Paulo (GTA 2)|Paulo]] and [[Ruben]].]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Protagonists in GTA 2 (GBC)|''GTA 2'' Protagonists]] ([[Game Boy Color]] only)

'''Group''': None

'''Group reason''': The protagonists share the same story as Claude Speed from the original game. They work for several gangs over the course of the game, including the Zaibatsu, the Yakuza, the Loonies, the Scientists, the Rednecks and the Russian Mafia, but do not commit themselves to a particular one. After gaining respect from each gang, Claude Speed ends up betraying all of them and killing their gang bosses, before leaving the Anywhere City district where they operates and doing the same on the next district he goes. {{clr}}

=== 3D Universe ===

==== ''Grand Theft Auto III'' ====
[[File:Claude-GTAIIIDE.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Claude]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Claude]]

'''Group''': None

'''Group reason''': Claude works for several gangs over the course of the game, including the [[Colombian Cartel]] (only briefly, prior to the events of the game), the [[Leone Crime Family]], the [[Diablos]], the [[Yakuza (3D Universe)|Yakuza]], the [[Uptown Yardies|Yardies]], and the [[Southside Hoods]], but does not commit himself to a particular one, as most of them eventually betray and attempt to kill him. After all story and phone missions are completed, the only gangs that are not hostile towards him are the Yakuza and the Southside Hoods. One interpretation is that Claude is egoistical and cares only about money, power, vengeance, and strategic objectives, instead of allegiance. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' ====
[[File:TommyVercetti-GTAVCDE.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Tommy Vercetti]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Tommy Vercetti]]

'''Group''': [[Vercetti Gang]]

'''Group reason''': Tommy founded the Vercetti gang [[Rub Out|after taking over]] [[Ricardo Diaz]]'s empire in [[Vice City (3D Universe)|Vice City]]. Tommy's gang is not named in the game, with the name "Vercetti Gang" spawning from Tommy's purchase of the [[Kaufman Cabs]] taxi company and dispatcher [[Doris]] informing the drivers that the company is now owned by the "Vercetti Gang". Tommy also used to be a member of the [[Forelli Crime Family]], until betraying them due to having formed his own crime empire, and maintains good relations with [[Umberto Robina]]'s [[Cubans|Cuban street gang]] and [[Mitch Baker]]'s [[Vice City Bikers|biker gang]]. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' ====
[[File:CJ-GTASADE.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Carl Johnson]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Carl Johnson]]

'''Group''': [[Grove Street Families]]

'''Group reason''': Carl's brother, [[Sweet Johnson|Sweet]], is the gang's leader, with Carl second in command. Carl is also affiliated with the [[San Fierro Triads]] and the [[Varrios Los Aztecas (3D Universe)|Varrios Los Aztecas]], maintaining good relantionships with their leaders, [[Wu Zi Mu]] and [[Cesar Vialpando]], respectively. Carl also briefly works for the [[Loco Syndicate]] in [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]] and the [[Mafia]] (through [[Ken Rosenberg]] and later [[Salvatore Leone]]) in [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]], but eventually betrays them. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto Advance'' ====
[[File:Mike-GTAA.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Mike]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto Advance]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Mike]]

'''Group''': None

'''Group reason''': Mike maintains close friendships with some gangs, yet has never made a commitment to one. He initially works for the [[Mafia]] (most likely the [[Leone Crime Family]], although it is never specifically identified as such), and later allies himself with [[Cisco]], the leader of the [[Colombian Cartel]], and [[Asuka Kasen]], co-leader of the [[Yakuza (3D Universe)|Yakuza]], although he was never interested in joining either gang, only working for them so that they would help him with his personal problems. Mike also briefly works for [[Uptown Yardies|Yardies]] leader [[King Courtney]], until he betrays him. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories'' ====
[[File:ToniCipriani-GTALCS.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Toni Cipriani]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Toni Cipriani]]

'''Group''': [[Leone Crime Family]]

'''Group reason''': Toni's parents maintained connections with the Leone Crime Family, but how and when Toni joined the family is never revealed. He is close friends with Don [[Salvatore Leone]] and is [[Making Toni|made]] [[Caporegime]] later in the game, retaining this position in ''GTA III''. Throughout the game, Toni also briefly works for other gangs, but only under the direct orders of Salvatore, as he helps the [[Uptown Yardies|Yardies]] gain control of the [[Newport]] district from the [[Sindacco Crime Family]], and later the [[Southside Hoods]] take over [[Wichita Gardens]] from the [[Forelli Crime Family]]. Toni also performs [[More Deadly Than the Male|several]] [[Cash Clash|jobs]] for [[Yakuza (3D Universe)|Yakuza]] member [[Toshiko Kasen]], although most of them involve directly attacking the Yakuza, with the very [[Shogun Showdown|first attack]] ordered by Salvatore which is how Toni got hired by Toshiko in the first place due to her hatred towards her [[Kazuki Kasen|husband]], who leads the Yakuza. The rest of Toshiko’s [[Cash in Kazuki's Chips|jobs]] for Toni to weaken the Yakuza indirectly help Salvatore as he was worried about them taking over the [[Liberty City (3D Universe)|city]] while he was in [[Pike Creek LCPD Compound|jail]]. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'' ====
[[File:Victor_Vance_(VCS).jpg|thumb|200x200px|[[Victor Vance]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Victor Vance]]

'''Group''': [[Vance Crime Family]]

'''Group reason''': After the [[D.I.V.O.R.C.E.|death]] of [[Marty Jay Williams]], Victor and his brother [[Lance Vance|Lance]], who would become Vance Crime Family [[Underboss]], took over the remains of his old street gang, the [[Trailer Park Mafia]], and started their own one to earn money for their asthmatic brother [[Pete Vance|Pete]] and rise up in the criminal enterprise. Throughout the game, Victor works for both the [[Mendez Cartel]] and [[Diaz' Gang|Ricardo Diaz' gang]] in order to increase his influence, until the the former betray him and he cuts all ties with the latter at the end of the game. Victor also maintains good relations with [[Umberto Robina]]'s [[Cubans|Cuban street gang]]. {{clr}}

=== HD Universe ===

==== ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' ====
[[File:NikoBellic-GTAIV.jpg|thumb|200x200px|[[Niko Bellic]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Niko Bellic]]

'''Group''': None

'''Group reason:''' Niko works freelance, and even though he befriends several gang leaders, he does not commit himself to any particular one. The [[Jamaican Posse|Yardies]] and the [[McReary crime family|McReary Mob]] have and will always be allied with Niko due to his friendships with [[Little Jacob]] and [[Patrick McReary]]. Niko also has a sort of connection with and receives protection from the [[Gambetti Crime Family]] after he forms a bond with their leader, [[Jon Gravelli]], shortly [[Endings in GTA IV|before his death]]. He can also have connections with the [[North Holland Hustlers]], if the player [[The Holland Play|chooses to kill]] [[Playboy X]] instead of [[Dwayne Forge]].

Shortly after the Yugoslav Wars, due to lack of choices for honest work, Bellic ended up involved with Ray Bulgarin, working for him as a people trafficker, with Niko smuggling people into Italy from Eastern Europe, until one run during which the ship sank, and Niko was forced to abandon it and its cargo in order to swim to safety. Bulgarin blamed Niko for this loss, and sought to hunt him down.

{{clr}}

==== ''The Lost and Damned'' ====
[[File:JohnnyKlebitz-TLAD.jpg|thumb|200x200px|[[Johnny Klebitz]], the protagonist of ''[[The Lost and Damned|Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Johnny Klebitz]]

'''Group''': [[The Lost MC]]

'''Group reason''': Johnny is the Vice President of The Lost Motorcycle Club, serving as acting president while president [[Billy Grey]] was in rehab prior to the events of the game. He becomes the official president of The Lost after Billy is [[This Shit's Cursed|arrested]] again, and maintains this position until his death [[2013|five years later]]. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars'' ====
[[File:HuangLee-GTACW-Ingame.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Huang Lee]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Huang Lee]]

'''Group''': [[Liberty City Triads (HD Universe)|Liberty City Triads]]

'''Group reason''': Huang's father was the head of a sub-sect of the Triads before he was killed for the [[Yu Jian Sword]], which led Huang to travel to Liberty City. He remains a loyal member of the Triads throughout the entire game, and is never seen performing jobs for any other gang, although he can still meet several drug dealers from these gangs and engage in small-time [[Drug Dealing|drug deals]] with them. {{clr}}

==== ''The Ballad of Gay Tony'' ====
[[File:LuisFernandoLopez-TBOGT.jpg|thumb|200x200px|[[Luis Fernando Lopez]], the protagonist of ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony|Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Luis Fernando Lopez]]

'''Group''': [[Northwood Dominican Drug Dealers]]

'''Group reason''': Luis works for [[Tony Prince]], who is not affiliated with any specific organization. His work for Tony includes performing several jobs for [[Rocco Pelosi]], a member of the [[Ancelotti Crime Family]], and [[Ray Bulgarin]], the head of the [[Bulgarin Crime Syndicate]], but at no point does he consider joining any of the gangs. Luis used to be a member of the Northwood Dominican Drug Dealers prior to meeting Tony and, even though he no longer directly works for the gang, he maintans friendships with members [[Armando Torres]] and [[Henrique Bardas]], whom he helps from time to time with their drug deals. Also, depending on the player's actions, Luis can [[Drug Wars|build up]] a drug empire alongside Armando and Henrique. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto V'' ====
[[File:MichaelDeSanta-GTAVee.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Michael De Santa]], one of the protagonists of ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Michael De Santa]]

'''Group''': None

'''Group reason''': Although he is a friend of [[Franklin Clinton]], who is a member of the [[The Families|Ghamberlain Gangster Families]] gang, and [[Trevor Philips]], the head of [[Trevor Philips Enterprises]], Michael is not part of any specific group during the events of the game, though he and Trevor were previously part of a bank robbery ring together, the fate of which drives Michael's part of the storyline. {{clr}}
[[File:FranklinClinton-GTAVee.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Franklin Clinton]], one of the protagonists of ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Franklin Clinton]]

'''Group''': [[The Families|Forum Gangsters/Chamberlain Gangster Families]]

'''Group reason''': Franklin was born and originally lived in [[South Los Santos]], an area controlled by the Chamberlain Gangster Families, which he joined in his youth. His best friend [[Lamar Davis]] is also a member of the Families. They eventually start their own Families set which is known as the Forum Gangsters. Franklin is also friends with Trevor Philips, the head of [[Trevor Philips Enterprises]], but has not done any work for the organization.

{{clr}}
[[File:TrevorPhilips-GTAVee.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Trevor Philips]], one of the protagonists of ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Trevor Philips]]

'''Group''': [[Trevor Philips Enterprises]]

'''Group reason''': Trevor lives in a [[Trevor's Trailer|trailer]] at [[Sandy Shores]], from where he runs his own organization, Trevor Philips Enterprises. He mostly deals weapons and drugs to other gangs from all throughout [[Blaine County]], but later also establishes a headquarters in [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]] after [[Hang Ten|taking over]] the [[Vanilla Unicorn]] strip club. He works alongside [[Ron Jakowski]], [[Wade Hebert]], and briefly [[Floyd Hebert]], as well as [[Oscar Guzman]] if the [[McKenzie Field Hangar|McKenzie Field]] is purchased. Trevor also maintains friendships with Chamberlain Gangster Families members Franklin Clinton and Lamar Davis, though his affiliation with the gang ends there. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto Online'' ====
[[File:GTA_Online_Protagonist_Infobox_Image.png|thumb|200x200px|The [[GTA Online Protagonist|''GTA Online'' Protagonist]] is a player-created character, with highly customizable traits.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[GTA Online Protagonist|''GTA Online'' Protagonist]]

'''Group''': [[Motorcycle Clubs]], [[Organizations]], and [[Crews]] (Player's Choice)

'''Group reason''': Arrived in San Andreas in 2013, the protagonist is attached to no specific group and does jobs for various types of people and groups. Throughout their criminal career, they have worked for the various criminal organizations in Los Santos and Blaine County (including [[Trevor Philips Enterprises]]), as well as doing freelance work for celebrities, government agencies, an air squadron, and various illegal business owners, as well as performing multiple heists in both the United States' West Coast and the Caribbean region of Colombia.

The player can also create their own crews, motorcycle clubs and organizations or simply join somebody else's. {{clr}}

==== ''Grand Theft Auto VI'' ====
[[File:Lucia-GTAVI-Portrait.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Lucia]], one of the protagonists of ''[[Grand Theft Auto VI]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Lucia]]

'''Group''': TBA

'''Group reason''': TBA {{clr}}
[[File:UnnamedMaleAccomplice-GTAVI.png|thumb|200x200px|[[Unnamed GTA VI male accomplice|Unnamed accomplice]], one of the protagonists of ''[[Grand Theft Auto VI]]''.]]
'''Protagonist''': [[Unnamed GTA VI male accomplice|Unnamed ''GTA VI'' male accomplice]]

'''Group''': TBA

'''Group reason''': TBA {{clr}}

== Trivia ==

* Katie, Divine, Mikki and Ulrika are the first female protagonists in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series.
* The ''GTA Online'' Protagonist is the first female protagonist<ref>It should be noted that:

* Playable multiplayer female characters in ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' don't have the lead role in the game they are featured.
* ''Grand Theft Auto Online'' is a [https://web.archive.org/web/20130907115003/http://www.computerandvideogames.com:80/423020/gta-v-interview-rockstar-north-president-leslie-benzies-on-gta-online/ separate game/title/entity/trademark] from ''Grand Theft Auto V'', thus officially giving the ''GTA Online'' Protagonist the title of the first canonical female protagonist in the HD Universe.</ref> in the [[HD Universe]] of the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series (as both genders are treated as [[canon]] storywise), and the first one overall to have some kind of [[GTA Online Protagonist#Personality|personality]] applied to her character. She is also the seventh female protagonist to appear in the entire ''Grand Theft Auto'' series.
* [[Niko Bellic|Niko]], [[Johnny Klebitz|Johnny]], [[Huang Lee|Huang]], and [[Luis Fernando Lopez|Luis]] have criminal records in the [[LCPD Database]], and each have the crime "Grand Theft Auto" listed. This is an obvious reference to the series's name and a common way of playing the games.
* None of the six 3D Universe protagonists are featured on their respective games' [[Boxart|box art]].
** Artwork of Carl Johnson was removed from the original drive-by artwork featuring the Grove Street Families members used on ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''{{'}} box art.
* All eight HD Universe protagonists are featured on their respective game box art.
* A graffiti tag throughout Liberty City in ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' suggests that all the protagonists from the 3D Universe (minus Mike) are dead, with the names "Claude", "Tommy", "Carl", "Toni" and "Vic" alongside remembrance graffiti. Rockstar has stated that this is a "joke" for the players and is only to confirm that the characters will not appear again.
* The protagonists of ''GTA V'' (Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips, Franklin Clinton) and the ''GTA Online'' Protagonist seem to have a specific color that represents them in the games. Their colors can be seen when activating their special abilities and when switching to them, as the screen will tint into their color. Their smart phone theme also indicates towards this, although Trevor's color theme is red, rather than orange (it can be changed).
** Michael's color is light blue.
** Trevor's color is orange.
** Franklin's color is green.
** The ''GTA Online'' Protagonist's color is dark blue, but was originally yellow, as seen in the ''GTA Online'' Gameplay Trailer.
* The mothers of three protagonists physically appear ([[Janet Vance]], [[Adriana Yanira Lopez]] and [[Mrs. Philips]]), and the voice of [[Mrs. Cipriani]] is heard, but so far, none of the protagonists' fathers have been seen or heard in the series.
* Every protagonist of the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series seemingly has access to the fictional dimension of {{WP|Hammerspace}}, able to contain an arsenal of weapons pull them from thin air as required as well as a deep reservoir of ammunition. Though it does have limits, as they cannot carry infinite amounts of ammo and only one copy of the same model of gun (except in ''GTA: San Andreas'', if CJ reaches "Hitman" level).
** However, this ability is not canon, as it is only available to make gameplay easier, and does not relate to the story.
* [[Toni Cipriani]], [[Trevor Philips]] and [[Franklin Clinton]] are the only protagonists in the series to employ another protagonist, as Toni gave missions to [[Claude]], while Trevor and Franklin gave missions to the [[GTA Online Protagonist|''GTA Online'' Protagonist]].
* [[Franklin Clinton]] is the only protagonist to have played the role of a [[deuteragonist]] in another game, namely in ''[[GTA Online: The Contract|The Contract]]'' update for ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''.
** Furthermore, excluding the protagonists of the two ''[[Grand Theft Auto: London]]'' games, Franklin is the only protagonist that is playable in more than one game, as he is also playable in the [[Short Trips]] missions and the [[Double Down]] [[Adversary Modes]] included in ''The Contract''.
* The mission "[[Mr. Philips]]" is the only occasion in the series that a protagonist canonically kills another protagonist.
* Some of the protagonists from the 3D Universe and the HD Universe have crossed paths:
** Claude receives missions from Toni Cipriani in ''Grand Theft Auto III''.
** Victor Vance is killed while attempting to sell 20 kilos of cocaine to Tommy Vercetti during a botched drug deal in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''.
** Carl Johnson wins a race against Claude in ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''.
** Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez are present during a diamond deal at [[The Libertonian]] museum in ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' and ''Episodes from Liberty City''.
** Johnny Klebitz is killed by Trevor Philips in ''Grand Theft Auto V''.
** The three protagonists of ''Grand Theft Auto V'' (Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips and Franklin Clinton) pull heists together.
** The ''GTA Online'' Protagonist works for Trevor Philips (in 2013) and Franklin Clinton (in 2021) in ''Grand Theft Auto Online''.
** Lucia and the currently unnamed male accomplice appear to have a relationship in ''Grand Theft Auto VI''.

== See Also ==

* Other main plot characters by role:
** [[Deuteragonist]] – the second most important character of a narrative.
** [[Tritagonist]] – the third most important character of a narrative.
** [[Antagonist]] – the chief enemies of the protagonist of a narrative.
* Non-protagonistic playable characters:
** Narrative-related:
*** [[Petrovic Mafiya|Petrovic Mafiya Goons]] – Playable characters during Kenny Petrovic's storyline in ''GTA IV''{{'}}s multiplayer.
*** [[Franklin Clinton]] and [[Lamar Davis]] – Playable characters during the [[Short Trips]] storyline in ''GTA Online''.
** Other:
*** [[Multiplayer in GTA Liberty City Stories#Characters|Multiplayer Characters in ''GTA Liberty City Stories'']] – Unlockable pedestrians and story character models as playable characters in ''GTA Liberty City Stories''{{'}} PSP exclusive multiplayer.
*** [[Multiplayer in GTA Vice City Stories#Characters|Multiplayer Characters in ''GTA Vice City Stories'']] – Unlockable pedestrians and story character models as playable characters in ''GTA Vice City Stories''{{'}} PSP exclusive multiplayer.
*** [[Multiplayer in GTA IV#Player Model|Multiplayer Characters in ''GTA IV'']] – Player-created character for regular multiplayer modes in ''GTA IV''.
*** [[Director Mode/Actors|Director Mode Actors in ''GTA V'']] – Playable characters and animals used as "actors" in the [[Director Mode]] of ''GTA V''.

== References ==
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