Primrose Everdeen

Also known as Prim, Prim Everdeen

Major
First seen · Book 1

Primrose Everdeen is a major character in The Hunger Games, first appearing in The Hunger Games (Book 1). Connected to Katniss Everdeen and Mrs. Everdeen.

Gender: female
Age: 12
First appears: Book 1
Books: 1

Description

A tiny girl with light hair, blue eyes, and a fresh, lovely face. She wears a skirt and ruffled blouse that are slightly too large and pinned to fit; the blouse comes untucked at the back.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Katniss Everdeenolder sister
Katniss’s love for Prim is a central motivation and a source of fear: she worries the Capitol may punish her family if she fails to control the public story.
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Katniss's fatherfather
Prim’s late father was part of the family whose loss left the Everdeen household especially vulnerable.
Mrs. Everdeenmother
Mrs. Everdeen is Prim’s mother and helps care for her family; Katniss recalls the two of them treating the injured goat together.
Gale Hawthornefamily friend
Gale helps care for Prim and promises Katniss he will ensure that Prim and the rest of her family do not go hungry.
Peeta Mellarkcustomer
Prim sells goat cheese to Peeta's father, who gives her bread in exchange; this is an indirect trade connection rather than a described personal bond between the children.
Ruereminder
Rue reminds Katniss of Prim because of her smallness and vulnerability, influencing Katniss to trust and protect her.