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Vecna
Vecna, portrayed by Jamie Campbell Bower, was a main character and antagonist in the fourth and fifth seasons of Stranger Things. He also appears in Stranger Things VR, and serves as the main protagonist of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. A fearsome humanoid creature aligned with the Mind... -
Holly Wheeler
Holly Wheeler is a recurring character in the first four seasons of Stranger Things, where she is portrayed by twin sisters Anniston and Tinsley Price, before becoming a main character in the fifth season, where she is portrayed by Nell Fisher. Holly Wheeler was born between 1977-1980 to Karen... -
Will Byers
William "Will" Byers,[4][5] portrayed by Noah Schnapp, is a main character in Stranger Things, having a recurring but pivotal role in the first season, before being promoted to the main cast from the second season onward. He is the youngest son of Joyce Byers, the younger brother to Jonathan... -
Kali Prasad
There are no happy endings, Jane. Not for us. Kali Kali Prasad,[1] also known as Eight, was a recurring character in the second and fifth seasons of Stranger Things, portrayed by Linnea Berthelsen. As a young girl, Kali was one of many child test subjects experimented upon at Hawkins Lab. Ever... -
List of Deaths
The following is a list documenting the deaths of characters throughout the five seasons of Stranger Things. As of "The Rightside Up", 969+ characters are known to have died throughout the show's run. Hopper mentions in "The Weirdo on Maple Street" the last suicide in Hawkins prior to Benny... -
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The Upside Down
"The Upside Down" was the main name used to describe a mysterious extra-dimensional realm that connected two dimensions: the human world and "the Abyss", the home dimension of the Mind Flayer. Though initially referred to as a "dimension" in its own right, the Upside Down might be better... -
Max Mayfield
Maxine "Max" Mayfield,[6] portrayed by Sadie Sink and voiced by Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, is a main character in Stranger Things, being introduced in the second season; she is also a main character in Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, additionally being the protagonist of the novel Stranger Things... -
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a stage play that serves as an official prequel to the Netflix series Stranger Things. Directed by Stephen Daldry, The First Shadow is written by series staff writer Kate Trefry, with the play's story conceived by Trefry, the Duffer Brothers and Jack Thorne... -
Eddie Munson
'Cause I'm actually gonna graduate. I think it's my year, Henderson. I think it's finally my year. I love you, man. Eddie's last words Edward "Eddie" Munson, portrayed by Joseph Quinn, was a main character in the fourth season of Stranger Things; he is also the protagonist of the novel Stranger... -
Billy Hargrove
William "Billy" Hargrove, portrayed by Dacre Montgomery, was a main character and antagonist in Stranger Things, appearing in the second and third seasons. Raised in California, Billy moved to Hawkins, Indiana in 1984, after his mother left him and his father married a woman named Susan... -
Stranger Things/Season 5
Stranger Things 5, the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, was officially announced on February 17, 2022.[1] The season was released in three parts, with Vol. 1 on November 26, 2025, Vol. 2 on December 25, 2025 and the series finale on December 31, 2025.[2][3] It consists of eight... -
Steve Harrington
So let me get this straight. You've kept something you knew to be dangerous in order to... impress a girl who you just met? Steve Steven "Steve" Harrington,[3] portrayed by Joe Keery, is a main character in Stranger Things, having a recurring role in the first season before being promoted to the... -
Jim Hopper
James "Jim" Hopper Jr.[1] is a main character in Stranger Things; he is also the protagonist of the novel Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town. He is portrayed by David Harbour. Hopper was Chief of Police in the small, sleepy town of Hawkins, Indiana, where he used to live out a... -
The Demogorgon
The Demogorgon, also known as the Monster, was a predatory humanoid creature that entered Hawkins, Indiana in November 1983. The creature was originally from the parallel dimension known as the Abyss. When Eleven, a child test subject from Hawkins National Laboratory with psychokinetic... -
The Mind Flayer
Find me... The Mind Flayer The Mind Flayer, the particles, and the Shadow Monster were all names used to describe a shadowy entity originating from the Abyss. The Mind Flayer was a group intelligence that existed in a myriad of different physical forms. These physical forms were possessed and... -
Nancy Wheeler
Nancy Wheeler, portrayed by Natalia Dyer, is a main character in Stranger Things. She is also the protagonist of the novel Stranger Things: One Way or Another. Nancy is an aspiring journalist, and an ally to "the Party". She is the older sister of Mike and Holly Wheeler and the ex-girlfriend of... -
Barbara Holland
Barbara "Barb" Holland was a recurring character in the first season of Stranger Things. She was portrayed by Shannon Purser. Barb was the best friend of Nancy Wheeler. In late 1983, Barb mysteriously vanishes, which leads Nancy and Jonathan Byers to investigate her disappearance. Eventually, it... -
Martin Brenner
Dr. Martin Brenner, portrayed by Matthew Modine, was a main character and false antagonist in Stranger Things, appearing in the first and fourth seasons. Brenner starts out as one of the show's main antagonists, but returns in a more morally ambiguous role in the fourth season. Brenner also... -
Robin Buckley
Robin Buckley,[5] portrayed by Maya Hawke, is a main character in Stranger Things, being introduced in the third season; she is also the protagonist of the novel Stranger Things: Rebel Robin. She is the co-worker and best friend of Steve Harrington. In the summer of 1985, Robin began working at... -
Derek Turnbow
Derek Turnbow, portrayed by Jake Connelly, is a main character in the fifth season of Stranger Things. He is the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Turnbow and the younger brother of Tina Turnbow. Born between 1977-1978 in Hawkins, Indiana, Derek was the second child of Ken and Mrs. Turnbow, behind... -
Sam Owens
A war is coming to Hawkins. There are good people, brave friends, who have helped you fight your battle in the past. But they alone can't win this war - not without you. Dr. Owens Dr. Samuel "Sam" Owens, portrayed by Paul Reiser, is a main character in the second and fourth seasons of Stranger... -
D'Artagnan
D'Artagnan, commonly referred to as Dart, was a creature originating from the Upside Down that Dustin Henderson temporarily kept as a pet. Dart is from the same species as the original Demogorgon, albeit in an adolescent form, referred to as a "Demodog" by Dustin.[2] When returning home after... -
Dmitri Antonov
Dmitri "Enzo" Antonov (Дмитрий "Энцо" Антонов), is a recurring character in the fourth season of Stranger Things. He is portrayed by Tom Wlaschiha.[1] Dmitri was a Soviet prison guard stationed at a military facility in Kamchatka, and a member of the Soviet Ministry of Internal Affairs. He... -
Terry Ives
Teresa "Terry" Ives is a recurring character in Stranger Things; she is also the protagonist of the novel Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds. She is portrayed by Aimee Mullins. Terry was a test subject who took part in Dr. Martin Brenner's Project MKUltra experiments. Brenner abducted Terry's...