Character profiles from Stranger Things. Explore who appears in each season, then watch the series legally on Netflix.
A girl with telekinetic and psychic abilities who escaped Hawkins National Laboratory.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Leader of the party, Dungeon Master, and Eleven's closest friend.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
The boy whose disappearance starts the story and who remains deeply linked to the Upside Down.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Inventive, loyal member of the party known for science smarts and radio skills.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Pragmatic and brave party member, later connected to Max Mayfield.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Skateboarder who joins the party in Season 2 and becomes central to later battles.
S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Will and Jonathan's mother, relentless in protecting her family from the Upside Down.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Hawkins police chief who becomes Eleven's adoptive father figure.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Mike's older sister, aspiring journalist who repeatedly investigates supernatural crimes.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Will's older brother, photographer, and frequent ally in the fight against the Upside Down.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Former Hawkins High popular kid turned protector of the younger party.
S1 · S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Steve's coworker and friend introduced in Season 3, sharp-witted and brave.
S3 · S4 · S5
Hellfire Club leader introduced in Season 4.
S4
Lucas's younger sister who becomes an unexpected ally.
S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Max's stepbrother, introduced in Season 2.
S2 · S3
Radioshack manager and Joyce's partner in Season 2.
S2
Conspiracy theorist and translator who aids Joyce and Hopper.
S2 · S3 · S4 · S5
Department of Energy official who oversees aftermath of the lab incidents.
S2 · S3 · S4
Scientist who oversaw experiments on Eleven at Hawkins Lab.
S1 · S2 · S4
Also known as Vecna / One — antagonist whose origins are explored in Season 4.
S4 · S5
Jonathan's California friend and pizza delivery driver introduced in Season 4.
S4