Darry Curtis is the oldest Curtis brother in The Outsiders. He’s 20, tall, broad-shouldered, muscular, and has dark hair and blue eyes. Darry is tough, serious, protective, and responsible, often acting like a parent toward Ponyboy and Sodapop. He works hard to keep the family together after their parents’ deaths and can come across as strict because he worries about his brothers.

Quiet, intelligent, and sensitive, he loves reading and movies. He often feels misunderstood but wants everyone to get along. He has light-brown hair, greenish-gray eyes, and is smaller than most of the gang. Darry Curtis's younger brother.

Ponyboy's older brother, and Darry's younger brother. Friendly, cheerful, caring, and easygoing. He tries to keep peace in the family. He has sandy blond hair, dark-brown eyes, and an attractive smile.