Marie Taglioni
Karsten married the Polish actor and opera singer Mariane Sophie Stebnowska (1753–1848), also considered as one of the better talents at the opera until 1806. His daughter, Sophie Karsten, was premier dancer at the Opera in 1805–1806, married Filippo Taglioni and became the mother of Marie Taglioni. His younger daughter, Elisabeth Charlotta Karsten, was a painter.