Which member of the Brown family is Paddington's adoptive mother?

Mary Brown is Paddington's adoptive mother in the Brown family.

Mary Brown is the character who welcomes Paddington after the family finds him at Paddington Station. Along with her husband, Henry, she gives him a home and treats him as a member of the family. Their children, Jonathan and Judy, also become important companions in his adventures.

The Brown family provides the stable domestic setting for the stories. Paddington's mistakes often create household problems, but Mary generally responds with patience and affection. Her role helps make the stories about belonging as well as comedy: a visitor from far away becomes part of an ordinary London family.

Mrs Bird, the Browns' housekeeper, is another prominent adult in the books, so readers can occasionally confuse her with Mary. Aunt Lucy is different again: she is Paddington's aunt in Peru and the relative who helped raise him before his journey to Britain.