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Percy Jackson

Percy Jackson is a fictional demigod and the title character of Rick Riordan’s *Percy Jackson & the Olympians* series.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Percy Jackson is a fictional demigod and the main character of Rick Riordan’s *Percy Jackson & the Olympians* series. He is the son of Sally Jackson and the Greek god Poseidon, and his adventures mix modern life with Greek mythology.

Character overview

Percy Jackson is a fictional Greek demigod who is the central character in Rick Riordan’s fantasy novels. He is known as the protagonist, narrator, and title character of the original series.

Book series and age

Percy is the focus of *Percy Jackson & the Olympians*, a five-book series published from 2005 to 2009. He is first introduced as a 12-year-old boy in *The Lightning Thief* and grows to age 16 by the end of the series. He also appears in later works like *The Senior Year Adventures*.

Adaptations and cultural reach

Percy Jackson has been adapted into live-action films, with Logan Lerman portraying him, and a Disney+ television series starring Walker Scobell. The series is widely read in Canada and commonly found in Canadian school and public library collections.

In short

  • Percy Jackson is the main protagonist and narrator of the *Percy Jackson & the Olympians* series.
  • He is a demigod, the son of Sally Jackson and Poseidon.
  • He is introduced at age 12 in *The Lightning Thief* and is 16 by the end of the original series.
  • The character has been adapted for film and television, including portrayals by Logan Lerman and Walker Scobell.
Canadian angle

The series is widely read in Canada and is commonly found in Canadian school and public library collections.

Quick questions

Who is Percy Jackson?
Percy Jackson is a fictional demigod and the main character in Rick Riordan’s *Percy Jackson & the Olympians* series. He is the son of Sally Jackson and the Greek god Poseidon.
How old is Percy Jackson?
He is 12 years old in *The Lightning Thief*, and 16 by the end of the original five-book series.
How many Percy Jackson books are there?
The original *Percy Jackson & the Olympians* series has five books.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Jackson
    Supports: Character identity, creator, role in the series, age in first and last original novels, and adaptations.
  2. EBSCO — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/literature-and-writing/percy-jackson-and-olympians-analysis-major-characters
    Supports: Percy as a 12-year-old demigod, son of Poseidon, and character traits.
  3. LitCharts — https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-lightning-thief/characters/percy-jackson
    Supports: Percy’s age in *The Lightning Thief* and the basic premise of the first book.
  4. D23 — https://www.d23.com/meet-the-characters-of-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians/
    Supports: Disney+ adaptation details and Walker Scobell portrayal.
  5. SparkNotes — https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/lightning-thief/character-percy-jackson/
    Supports: Percy’s role as protagonist and the series premise.