Princess Peach

Princess Peach is a fictional character in Nintendo’s Mario franchise and the princess and ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Princess Peach is a fictional character in Nintendo’s Mario franchise and the princess and ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom. She first appeared in Super Mario Bros. (1985) and is one of the series’ central characters, often portrayed as Mario’s love interest and a recurring rescue target.

What it is

Princess Peach is the princess and head of state of the Mushroom Kingdom in Nintendo's Mario franchise. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto, she debuted in Super Mario Bros. in 1985. Outside Japan, she was originally known as Princess Toadstool before the name Peach became standard. Her residence is Peach's Castle, and she is depicted as a human character.

Why it matters

Peach is one of the most recognisable female video game characters and a recurring mainstay in the Mario series. While often cast as a captive rescued by Mario from Bowser, she has also been a playable protagonist in titles like Super Princess Peach. Her cultural impact extends to merchandise, comics, animated series, and other media distributed in Canada.

Key details

Peach first appeared in Super Mario Bros. in 1985. She was known as Princess Toadstool in Western markets before Peach became standard. Her visual design features pink clothing, blonde hair, and royal imagery. She is playable in many Mario spin-offs and is the main character in Super Princess Peach.