Luther (TV) Cast
The cast of Luther. Updated on August 21, 2025.
129 actors
Idris Elba
as DCI John Luther (20 episodes)

Idris Elba plays DCI John Luther, a brilliant but troubled detective working for the Serious Crime Unit.

Indira Varma
as Zoe Luther (6 episodes)

Indira Varma portrays Zoe Luther, who is John Luther's estranged wife.

Steven Mackintosh
as DCI Ian Reed (6 episodes)

Steven Mackintosh is DCI Ian Reed, a close friend and colleague of John Luther.

Saskia Reeves
as DSU Rose Teller (6 episodes)

Saskia Reeves plays DSU Rose Teller, Luther's superior at the Serious Crime Unit.

Aimee-Ffion Edwards
as Jenny Jones (4 episodes)

Aimee-Ffion Edwards takes on the role of Jenny Jones, a young woman with connections to the criminal underworld.

Nikki Amuka-Bird
as DCI Erin Gray (8 episodes)

Nikki Amuka-Bird is DCI Erin Gray, a colleague who is suspicious of Luther's methods.

Sienna Guillory
as Mary Day (4 episodes)

Sienna Guillory plays Mary Day, a love interest of John Luther.

David O'Hara
as DSU George Stark (4 episodes)

David O'Hara portrays DSU George Stark, a determined officer aiming to bring down Luther.

Hermione Norris
as Vivien Lake (4 episodes)

Hermione Norris plays Vivien Lake, a psychiatrist with a mysterious past.

Michael Smiley
as Benny Silver (17 episodes)

Michael Smiley is Benny Silver, a tech expert who assists Luther.

Paul McGann
as Mark North (10 episodes)

Paul McGann plays Mark North, Zoe Luther's new partner.

Ruth Wilson
as Alice Morgan (13 episodes)

Ruth Wilson portrays Alice Morgan, a brilliant sociopath who forms a unique relationship with Luther.

Warren Brown
as DS Justin Ripley (15 episodes)
Laura Haddock
as Megan Cantor (2 episodes)
Patrick Malahide
as George Cornelius (6 episodes)
John Heffernan
as Steven Rose (2 episodes)
Wunmi Mosaku
as Detective Sgt. Catherine Halliday (4 episodes)
Enzo Cilenti
as Jeremy Lake (4 episodes)
Kierston Wareing
as Caroline Jones (4 episodes)
Rose Leslie
as DS Emma Lane (2 episodes)
Dermot Crowley
as DSU Martin Schenk (14 episodes)
Paul Rhys
as Lucien Burgess (1 episode)
Sean Pertwee
as Terry Lynch (1 episode)
Nicola Walker
as Linda Shand (1 episode)
Alexander Morton
as Bill Winingham (1 episode)
Andrew Tiernan
as Richard Henley (1 episode)
Louise Rose
as Corrine Day (1 episode)
Rob Jarvis
as Graham Shand (1 episode)
Ross McCall
as Daniel Sugarman (1 episode)
Ania Sowinski
as Evangeline Nixon (1 episode)
Matti Houghton
as Layla (1 episode)
Luke Ward-Wilkinson
as Owen Woodward (1 episode)
Thomas Lockyer
as James Carrodus (1 episode)
Jami Reid-Quarrell
as James Hauser (2 episodes)
Michael Obiora
as Errol Minty (4 episodes)
Luke Westlake
as Lee Peck (1 episode)
Roberta Taylor
as Celia Lavender (3 episodes)
Anthony Howell
as Palmer (2 episodes)
Nicholas Asbury
as DCI Woodgate (1 episode)
Glen Stanway
as Police Constable (uncredited) (1 episode)
Geoffrey Lumb
as PC Steve Gorman (1 episode)
Sam Spruell
as Owen Lynch (1 episode)
Diveen Henry
as PC Jenny Hanson (1 episode)
Gary Shelford
as PC Mardel (1 episode)
Catherine Balavage
as Hoodie (uncredited) (1 episode)
Catherine Hamilton
as Kirsten Ross (1 episode)
Mark Redguard
as Policeman (1 episode)
Chris Wilson
as Police Officer (uncredited) (1 episode)
Anton Valensi
as Henry Madsen (3 episodes)
Johann Myers
as Dennis Keaton (1 episode)
Stacey Sampson
as Claire Weldon (1 episode)
Okorie Chukwu
as PC Alistair Fulford (1 episode)
Katie Hardwick
as Monika Poole (uncredited) (1 episode)
Donatienne Dupont
as Jessica Carrodus (1 episode)
Danny Lee Wynter
as Tom Meyer (1 episode)
Graham Turner
as Patrick Holguin (1 episode)
Matthew Marsh
as DCSU Russell Cornish (2 episodes)
Anna Brewster
as Abby (1 episode)
Bryony Afferson
as Candice Calvert (1 episode)
Lee Ingleby
as Cameron Pell (2 episodes)
Brett Fancy
as Paul Hoby (1 episode)
John Albasiny
as Andrei Kolchak (1 episode)
Jamie Martin
as Boothe (1 episode)
Keeley Forsyth
as Wilson (1 episode)
Nigel Cooke
as Ronald Bryson (1 episode)
Jamie Glover
as Tim (1 episode)
Golda Rosheuvel
as Sally Thomas (1 episode)
Babou Ceesay
as Adewale Omotoso (1 episode)
James Puddephatt
as Steve Kimble (1 episode)
Hamza Jeetooa
as Depak Chandrapal (1 episode)
Steven Robertson
as Robert Millberry / Nicholas Millberry (2 episodes)
Jamie Richards
as Richard Gardiner (1 episode)
Pam Ferris
as Baba (2 episodes)
Alan Williams
as Frank Hodge (3 episodes)
David Dawson
as Toby Kent (3 episodes)
Ellie Haddington
as DCS Linda Carroway (1 episode)
Stephen Boxer
as Joe Shepherd (1 episode)
Rachel Hankey
as Emily Hammond (1 episode)
Shaun Mason
as Sean 'Beanie' Beamish (1 episode)
Kevin Fuller
as Paul Ellis (2 episodes)
Sasha Behar
as Dani Lane (2 episodes)
Selva Rasalingam
as Craig Lane (2 episodes)
Laura Pyper
as Jodie (1 episode)
Orlessa Altass
as Ayesha (1 episode)
Ned Dennehy
as William Carney (1 episode)
Lucian Msamati
as Ken Barnaby (2 episodes)
Maria Miles
as Tessa Barnaby (2 episodes)
Lizzie Hopley
as Dr. Joy Harris (1 episode)
Alexandra Moen
as Eve (1 episode)
Mark Rowley
as Callum (1 episode)
Gemma Lawrence
as Maxine (1 episode)
Oliver Stark
as Shaun Butler (1 episode)
Ryan Calais Cameron
as Steve Meredith (1 episode)
Rupert Procter
as Terrence Conran (1 episode)
Michael Shaeffer
as Gordon Murray (1 episode)
Jason Riddington
as Alan Ramsey (1 episode)
Michelle Duncan
as Kiera Mills (1 episode)
Elliot Cowan
as Tom Marwood (2 episodes)
Georgina French
as Natalie Green (1 episode)
Simon Wilson
as Dr. Joe Green (1 episode)
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