Who did Mario like before Peach?
Jessica Wood
Updated on January 07, 2026
The answer: Donkey Kong. That's right. Back when Mario was jumping over barrels and climbing ladders in Donkey Kong, the woman he was trying to save was Pauline. Princess Peach came along as "Princess Toadstool" in Super Mario Bros., and then started taking on the "Peach" name in and after Super Mario 64.