Jean Gallagher

Jean Gallagher is a fictional character in J.D. Salinger's novel 'The Catcher in the Rye'. She is a childhood friend of Holden Caulfield's and is the object of Holden's affections. Jean is a popular and attractive student at Pencey Prep, and Holden is deeply infatuated with her. She is based on a real person from Salinger's life, but her character has become iconic in American literature.