Peter Quint — The Innocents Character Profile

About Peter Quint

Deceased valet and former lover of Miss Jessel. His ghost haunts Bly estate and appears to Miss Giddens and Miles. He is blamed for corrupting Miles and ultimately causes the boy's death during a tense confrontation on the grounds.

Peter Quint — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Peter Wyngarde

Appears in

The Innocents (1961)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Peter Quint — Romantic Former Lovers — Miss Jessel (Clytie Jessop)

  The deceased valet and former governess shared a secret romantic bond.

• Peter Quint — Conflict Haunter — Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr)

  Miss Giddens perceives Quint's ghost as a malevolent presence haunting the estate.

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More characters from The Innocents

• Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr)
• Mrs. Grose (Megs Jenkins)
• The Uncle (Michael Redgrave)
• Miles (Martin Stephens)
• Flora (Pamela Franklin)
• Miss Jessel (Clytie Jessop)
• Anna (Isla Cameron)
• Coachman (Eric Woodburn)