Peach

Princess Peach is a central fictional character in Nintendo’s Super Mario video game franchise. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto, she debuted in the original 1985 NES game Super Mario Bros., where she was initially known to Western audiences as Princess Toadstool. Key facts about her character include: • Role & Lore: She is the sovereign ruler and princess regnant of the Mushroom Kingdom, residing in her iconic castle alongside her loyal Toad servants. • The "Damsel in Distress": Historically, she served as the ultimate objective of most mainstream Mario games, frequently being kidnapped by the villainous Bowser (King of the Koopas), prompting Mario to go on a rescue mission. • Evolution into a Heroine: Over the decades, Peach has broken out of the helpless trope. She became a major playable character in mainline games (starting with Super Mario Bros. 2 in 1988) and has starred in her own dedicated titles, including Super Princess Peach (2005) and Princess Peach: Showtime! (2024). • Gaming Record: She holds the record for appearing in more individual video games than any other female character in gaming history.