Adam Dalgliesh

Adam Dalgliesh (/ˈdælɡliːʃ/ DAL-gleesh) is a fictional character who is the protagonist of fourteen mystery novels by P. D. James; the first being James's 1962 novel Cover Her Face. He also appears in the two novels featuring James's other detective, Cordelia Gray.

This article is about P.D. James' fictional detective. For a list of the 10 miniseries produced between 1983 and 1998, see Roy Marsden. For the television series that began airing in 2021, see Dalgliesh (TV series). For the rugby union player, see Adam Dalgleish.

Adam Dalgliesh
Roy Marsden as Adam Dalgliesh
First appearanceCover Her Face
Last appearanceThe Private Patient
Created byP.D. James
Portrayed by
  • Roy Marsden (ITV television)
  • Martin Shaw (BBC television)
  • Robin Ellis (BBC Radio)
  • Philip Franks (BBC Radio)
  • Richard Derrington (BBC Radio)
  • Bertie Carvel (Channel 5 / Acorn TV)
In-universe information
GenderMale
OccupationPolice detective, Poet
FamilyJane Dalgliesh (aunt; deceased)
SpouseMrs Dalgliesh (deceased)
Emma Lavenham
ChildrenOne (deceased)
NationalityBritish
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