Cast of Black Lightning

Cress Williams portrays the character of Jefferson Pierce, also known as Black Lightning, in the TV show Black Lightning. Jefferson is a high school principal and retired superhero who is forced to put on the suit again to protect his community and family.

Nafessa Williams plays the role of Anissa Pierce, also known as Thunder and Blackbird, in Black Lightning. Anissa is Jefferson's older daughter and a medical student who discovers her own powers and becomes a superhero to fight for justice alongside her father.

China Anne McClain portrays Jennifer Pierce, also known as Lightning, in Black Lightning. Jennifer is Jefferson's younger daughter who also inherits superhuman abilities. She struggles to control her powers and find her place in the superhero world.

Christine Adams plays the character of Lynn Pierce in Black Lightning. Lynn is Jefferson's ex-wife and a neuroscientist who becomes involved in the fight against crime and corruption in their city.

Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III portrays the role of Tobias Whale in Black Lightning. Tobias is the main antagonist of the show, a powerful crime boss with enhanced strength and durability, who has a personal vendetta against Black Lightning.

James Remar plays the character of Peter Gambi in Black Lightning. Peter is a tailor and Jefferson's mentor who provides him with support and guidance as he embraces his superhero persona.

Jordan Calloway portrays Khalil Payne, also known as Painkiller, in Black Lightning. Khalil is a former athlete and Jennifer's ex-boyfriend who becomes a metahuman with enhanced abilities and is manipulated into becoming a weapon for Tobias Whale.

Chantal Thuy plays the role of Grace Choi in Black Lightning. Grace is a bartender and Anissa's love interest who is revealed to be a metahuman with shapeshifting abilities.