Which J.K. Rowling novel introduced the character Albus Dumbledore?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone introduced J.K. Rowling’s character Albus Dumbledore.

Dumbledore appears at the beginning of the first novel as the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He helps arrange Harry’s placement with the Dursleys after Voldemort’s attack and later welcomes Harry to Hogwarts.

In the early books, Dumbledore is presented as an exceptionally powerful and wise wizard. He becomes Harry’s mentor and helps him understand Voldemort’s history, the prophecy surrounding them, and the nature of the Dark Lord’s immortality. His past and mistakes receive greater attention in the later books.

The character’s full name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. His first name is often associated with whiteness in Latin, while “Dumbledore” is an old English word for bumblebee. Michael Gambon and Richard Harris portrayed him in the main film series.