Cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Kristy Swanson portrays the main character, Buffy Summers, a high school student who discovers her fate as the Slayer, a young woman destined to battle vampires and other supernatural forces.

Donald Sutherland plays Merrick Jamison-Smythe, a Watcher who trains and guides Buffy in her role as the Slayer.

Paul Reubens portrays Amilyn, a vampire lackey of the main antagonist, Lothos.

Rutger Hauer plays the role of Lothos, the powerful vampire antagonist who Buffy must confront.

Luke Perry portrays Oliver Pike, a high school rebel who becomes Buffy's love interest and ally in her fight against evil.

Hilary Swank plays Kimberly Hannah, one of Buffy's popular and mean-spirited classmates.

Michele Abrams portrays Jennifer, another of Buffy's classmates who gets entangled in the supernatural events.

David Arquette plays Benny, a friend of Pike's who also joins Buffy's fight against the vampires.

Natasha Gregson Wagner portrays Cassandra, a friend of Buffy who tries to warn her about the dangers she is facing.

Thomas Jane plays Zeph, a member of Pike's group of friends who helps in the battle against evil forces.

Ricki Lake portrays Charlotte, another of Buffy's classmates who gets caught up in the supernatural chaos.

Stephen Root plays Gary Murray, the school's principal who becomes involved in the fight against the vampires.