# Princess Daisy
**Princess Daisy** (デイジー) is a fictional princess of Sarasaland in Nintendo's Mario franchise. She debuted as the rescued damsel in *Super Mario Land* (1989) on the [Game Boy](https://www.edgepedia.org/game-boy), then became a regular of the series' sports, party, and kart spin-offs, with appearances in more than 30 games by one count and more than 50 by another.[1](https://mario.nintendo.com/characters) • [2](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/) • [3](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-daisy-cameo-explained.html) • [4](https://latam.ign.com/super-mario-bros-1/93610/feature/super-mario-9-curiosidades-de-daisy-que-quizas-no-conocias)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Canonical role | Princess and ruler of Sarasaland, a kingdom distinct from the Mushroom Kingdom; trademark yellow dress and flowery accessories[1](https://mario.nintendo.com/characters) |
| Debut | *Super Mario Land*, Game Boy, April 21, 1989; kidnapped by the alien Tatanga and rescued by Mario[2](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/) |
| First playable role | *Mario Tennis* (Nintendo 64, July 21, 2000), eleven years after her debut[2](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/) • [5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy) |
| Personality | Cheerful, energetic tomboy; Nintendo's Wii U trophy text calls her a "headstrong, active type"[6](https://www.nintendo.com/au/mario/characters/) • [7](https://www.cbr.com/so-whats-princess-daisys-deal/) |
| Signature line | "Hi, I'm Daisy!", quoted in her official *Mario Kart 8 Deluxe* bio[8](https://www.mariowiki.com/List_of_Daisy_profiles_and_statistics) |
| Competitive standing | Ranked 11th of 82 fighters, S- tier, in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as Peach's Echo Fighter[9](https://www.ssbwiki.com/Daisy_(SSBU)) |
| Recent roles | Playable in *Super Mario Bros. Wonder* (2023), *Super Mario Party Jamboree* (2024), and *Mario Kart World* (2025); a cameo in *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* was reported[2](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/) • [3](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-daisy-cameo-explained.html) |
## Creation and design
Daisy was created for *Super Mario Land* because the development team wanted the game set somewhere far from the Mushroom Kingdom, and she was made to fill the damsel-in-distress role that Peach occupies elsewhere. Sarasaland was named after a type of floral design, and Daisy received a matching flower motif; her name was contributed by an uncredited staff member at Nintendo of America.[5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy) The game was developed under [Gunpei Yokoi](https://www.edgepedia.org/gunpei-yokoi), Shigeru Miyamoto's mentor, so Daisy is a Yokoi-team creation rather than a Miyamoto one; Yokoi died eight years after her first appearance and three years before she appeared as a major character in another Mario game.[4](https://latam.ign.com/super-mario-bros-1/93610/feature/super-mario-9-curiosidades-de-daisy-que-quizas-no-conocias)
**A lasting look.** Her current design was standardized with a redesign introduced in *Mario Party 4* (2002), which established shoulder-length hair, a gold crown, and a dress with orange accents.[5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy)
## Appearances
After the 1989 debut, Daisy's next appearance was a cameo as a caddy in *NES Open Tournament Golf* (1991). She did not make a major appearance again until *Mario Tennis* on the [Nintendo 64](https://www.edgepedia.org/nintendo-64) in 2000, her first playable role, and from then on she became a fixture of Mario spin-offs.[2](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/) • [5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy) Her first playable role in an action game came in *Super Mario Run* (2016) on smartphone, where she used a double jump.[2](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/)
In *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*, announced at E3 on June 12, 2018, Daisy joined as an Echo Fighter of Peach, classified as Fighter #13 ε; her Final Smash, Daisy Blossom, summons giant flowers instead of peaches.[9](https://www.ssbwiki.com/Daisy_(SSBU)) • [5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy) She then reached a mainline platformer for the first time as a playable character in *Super Mario Bros. Wonder* (October 20, 2023), followed by *Super Mario Party Jamboree* (October 17, 2024) and *Mario Kart World* (June 5, 2025, Switch 2).[2](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/)
Sources disagree on her total game count: Vulture puts it at more than 50 games,[3](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-daisy-cameo-explained.html) while IGN Latinoamérica says more than thirty.[4](https://latam.ign.com/super-mario-bros-1/93610/feature/super-mario-9-curiosidades-de-daisy-que-quizas-no-conocias)
## Characteristics and voice portrayal
Nintendo's official profiles describe Daisy as cheerful, energetic, and a bit of a tomboy who enjoys playing a variety of sports with Mario and friends.[1](https://mario.nintendo.com/characters) • [6](https://www.nintendo.com/au/mario/characters/) Her characterization has been defined largely in contrast to Peach: where Peach is gentle and demure, Daisy is written as a spirited tomboy, more energetic and outgoing.[10](https://www.gameboymuseum.com/single-post/princess-peach-daisy-game-boy) In the sports-based games she is usually an all-around or technique character, such as a Technical player in *Mario Power Tennis* and a Balance/Technique type in *Mario Superstar Baseball*.[5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy)
**Four voices.** Her voice actresses are Kate Fleming (*Mario Tennis*, N64), Jen Taylor (*Mario Party 3* through *5*), Deanna Mustard (2003 to 2022), and Giselle Fernandez, who took over in *Super Mario Bros. Wonder*, replacing Mustard after more than two decades.[5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy)
## Daisy and Peach
The two princesses are distinct characters with no family relationship; despite long-standing fan speculation that they are cousins, Peach is simply Daisy's best friend.[4](https://latam.ign.com/super-mario-bros-1/93610/feature/super-mario-9-curiosidades-de-daisy-que-quizas-no-conocias) Daisy is also written as Luigi's love interest.[5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy) In gameplay, the pair occupy different niches: in *Mario Kart 8 Deluxe* Daisy's listed stats are Speed 4, [Acceleration](https://www.edgepedia.org/acceleration) 3, Weight 4, Handling 6, Traction 3, and Mini-Turbo 3, with her official bio noting she is a match for Peach and [Yoshi](https://www.edgepedia.org/yoshi) in stats.[8](https://www.mariowiki.com/List_of_Daisy_profiles_and_statistics) In Smash Ultimate she is functionally identical to Peach in gameplay, with attacks and animations derived from Peach's.[9](https://www.ssbwiki.com/Daisy_(SSBU))
## By the numbers
- *Super Mario Land* (1989) is the only game where Daisy is the damsel in distress instead of Peach, and it became the fourth-highest-selling Game Boy game ever.[3](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-daisy-cameo-explained.html)
- Game appearances: more than 50 by Vulture's count, more than 30 by IGN's.[3](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-daisy-cameo-explained.html) • [4](https://latam.ign.com/super-mario-bros-1/93610/feature/super-mario-9-curiosidades-de-daisy-que-quizas-no-conocias)
- *Mario Kart 8 Deluxe* stat spread: Handling is her standout value at 6, against Speed and Weight at 4 and Acceleration, Traction, and Mini-Turbo at 3.[8](https://www.mariowiki.com/List_of_Daisy_profiles_and_statistics)
- Smash Ultimate tier placement: 11th of 82, right in the middle of the S- tier, treated as interchangeable with Peach competitively.[9](https://www.ssbwiki.com/Daisy_(SSBU))
## Reception and cultural impact
Daisy has carved out a strong impression among fans despite being relegated to spin-off titles for over thirty years, separating herself from Peach by sheer force of personality; critics note that her general characterization remained fairly passive until recently.[7](https://www.cbr.com/so-whats-princess-daisys-deal/) An academic analysis of Nintendo princesses identifies her persona in *Super Mario Strikers* and the Mario Sports series as confident, athletic, and highly competitive, breaking away from purely royal aesthetics.[11](https://surveys.ecit.fsu.edu/the-hidden-royalty-how-nintendo-princesses-reshaped-gaming-and-gender-representation) Her most famous voice line, "Hi, I'm Daisy!", appears in her official *Mario Kart 8 Deluxe* biography.[8](https://www.mariowiki.com/List_of_Daisy_profiles_and_statistics)
## What has changed since 2023
**Wonder and after.** Daisy was announced as a playable character in *Super Mario Bros. Wonder* when its first trailer dropped in June 2023, to the pleasure of many fans.[12](https://gamerant.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-daisy/) In the game she appears in power-up forms such as Elephant Daisy (ゾウデイジー) and Fire Daisy (ファイアデイジー), and can use power-ups such as the Fire Flower for the first time.[2](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/) • [5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy) She followed with *Super Mario Party Jamboree* (2024) and *Mario Kart World* (2025).[2](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/)
**Film.** Daisy does not appear in *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, but her emblem can be seen in the teaser poster and she appears in two pieces of concept art, suggesting she was originally planned for the film; artist Jed Diffenderfer shared concept art showing she was designed for it, and the film's constrained theatrical runtime made it difficult to fit in even a fan favorite.[5](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy) • [13](https://collider.com/the-super-mario-bros-movie-concept-art-princess-daisy/) She was reported as set to make a cameo in *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*.[3](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-daisy-cameo-explained.html)
## Backstory and lore
Daisy is the leader of Sarasaland, the country that is the setting for *Super Mario Land*, and aside from her personality not much is known about her.[14](https://www.thegamer.com/super-mario-daisy-backstory-origin-explained/)
## References
1. [The official home of Super Mario – Characters, Nintendo](https://mario.nintendo.com/characters)
2. [デイジー（「マリオ」シリーズより）【任天堂図鑑】, Nintendo DREAM WEB](https://www.ndw.jp/catalog-chara-mario-daisy/)
3. [The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Daisy Cameo, Explained, Vulture](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-daisy-cameo-explained.html)
4. [Super Mario: 9 curiosidades de Daisy que quizás no conocías, IGN Latinoamérica](https://latam.ign.com/super-mario-bros-1/93610/feature/super-mario-9-curiosidades-de-daisy-que-quizas-no-conocias)
5. [Daisy, Super Mario Wiki](https://www.mariowiki.com/Daisy)
6. [The official home of Super Mario – Characters, Nintendo Australia](https://www.nintendo.com/au/mario/characters/)
7. [How Did Princess Daisy Get So Popular?, CBR](https://www.cbr.com/so-whats-princess-daisys-deal/)
8. [List of Daisy profiles and statistics, Super Mario Wiki](https://www.mariowiki.com/List_of_Daisy_profiles_and_statistics)
9. [Daisy (SSBU), SmashWiki](https://www.ssbwiki.com/Daisy_(SSBU))
10. [The Princess Who Wasn't There: Peach, Daisy and the Game Boy, Game Boy Museum](https://www.gameboymuseum.com/single-post/princess-peach-daisy-game-boy)
11. [The Hidden Royalty: How Nintendo Princesses Reshaped Gaming and Gender Representation, Florida State University](https://surveys.ecit.fsu.edu/the-hidden-royalty-how-nintendo-princesses-reshaped-gaming-and-gender-representation)
12. [Nintendo Reveals Why Daisy is Playable in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Game Rant](https://gamerant.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-daisy/)
13. ['The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Concept Art Reveals Princess Daisy, Collider](https://collider.com/the-super-mario-bros-movie-concept-art-princess-daisy/)
14. [Who Is Daisy In The Super Mario Bros Universe?, TheGamer](https://www.thegamer.com/super-mario-daisy-backstory-origin-explained/)
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