Draft:Carly Beth Caldwell
| Carly Beth Caldwell | |
|---|---|
| Goosebumps character Goosebumps HorrorLand character | |
| First appearance | The Haunted Mask (1993) |
| Created by | R.L. Stine |
| Designed by | Tim Jacobus |
| Portrayed by | Television series: Kathryn Long (1995-1996) Film series: Clare Halstead (2015-2018) |
| Voiced by | Audiobooks: Anndi McAfee (The Haunted Mask II) Kate Simses (Scream of the Haunted Mask) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Student |
| Family | Kate Caldwell (mother) Mr. Caldwell (father) Noah Caldwell (brother) |
Carly Beth Caldwell is a fictional character appearing in R. L. Stine's Goosebumps franchise, largely associated as a protagonist to The Haunted Mask sub series. In the book franchise, Carly Beth appears in all novels associated with the Haunted Mask, except for Goosebumps Wanted: The Haunted Mask. She is also one of the protagonists of Goosebumps HorrorLand.
Carly Beth is currently the most recurring protagonist in the Goosebumps franchise, appearing in eleven books, four episodes of Goosebumps, three video games, the 2015 film, and several card and board games. She is typically regarded as the franchises' most recognizable and popular Goosebumps protagonist. Her characterization is often praised by critics of the series, who note her desire to fit in among her peers and to stop being a "scaredy-cat."