Marvel's Luke Cage (TV) Cast
The cast of Marvel's Luke Cage. Updated on July 9, 2025.
299 actors
Mike Colter
as Luke Cage (26 episodes)

Mike Colter stars as the titular character, Luke Cage. Luke Cage, also known as Carl Lucas, is a former convict who possesses superhuman strength and unbreakable skin. He becomes a reluctant hero and uses his powers to protect the streets of Harlem, New York City.

Alfre Woodard
as Mariah Dillard (26 episodes)

Alfre Woodard portrays Mariah Dillard. Mariah Dillard is a prominent politician and Harlem councilwoman who comes from a powerful family with a dark secret. Throughout the series, Mariah's dual identity as a politician and a criminal mastermind is explored.

Mahershala Ali
as Cornell 'Cottonmouth' Stokes (13 episodes)

Mahershala Ali plays the role of Cornell 'Cottonmouth' Stokes. Cornell Stokes, also known as Cottonmouth, is a Harlem nightclub owner and a powerful gangster. He is a major antagonist in the first season of the series.

Simone Missick
as Misty Knight (26 episodes)

Simone Missick portrays Misty Knight. Misty Knight is a talented detective with the New York City Police Department. She becomes involved in Luke Cage's world and forms a complicated relationship with him. Misty is known for her determination and fighting skills.

Theo Rossi
as Hernan ‘Shades’ Alvarez (26 episodes)

Theo Rossi plays the role of Hernan 'Shades' Alvarez. Shades is a criminal and an opportunist who becomes entangled in the power struggles of Harlem. He is a smooth and cunning character who is always looking out for his own interests.

Mustafa Shakir
as John 'Bushmaster' McIver (13 episodes)

Mustafa Shakir portrays John 'Bushmaster' McIver. John McIver, also known as Bushmaster, is a Jamaican gang leader who seeks revenge against Mariah Dillard and her family. He possesses enhanced strength and agility, making him a formidable adversary for Luke Cage.

Erik LaRay Harvey
as Willis 'Diamondback' Stryker (13 episodes)

Erik LaRay Harvey plays the role of Willis 'Diamondback' Stryker. Willis Stryker, also known as Diamondback, is Luke Cage's half-brother and a dangerous criminal mastermind. He possesses unique weapons and a personal vendetta against Luke.

Rosario Dawson
as Claire Temple (16 episodes)

Rosario Dawson portrays Claire Temple. Claire Temple is a nurse who becomes a love interest and ally to Luke Cage. She has also appeared in other Marvel Netflix series, serving as a connection between the different shows within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Sonja Sohn
as Captain Betty Audrey (4 episodes)
Frankie Faison
as Henry 'Pop' Hunter (2 episodes)
Rachael Taylor
as Patricia 'Trish' Walker (voice) (1 episode)
Jaiden Kaine
as Zip (9 episodes)
Jessica Henwick
as Colleen Wing (1 episode)
Ron Cephas Jones
as Bobby Fish (13 episodes)
Elden Henson
as Foggy Nelson (1 episode)
Chaz Lamar Shepherd
as Raymond 'Piranha' Jones (6 episodes)
Finn Jones
as Danny Rand (1 episode)
Stephen Rider
as Blake Tower (2 episodes)
Rob Morgan
as Turk Barrett (3 episodes)
Kevin Mambo
as Sheldon Shaw (9 episodes)
Sahr Ngaujah
as Anansi (8 episodes)
Gabrielle Dennis
as Tilda Johnson (10 episodes)
Heather Simms
as Auntie Ingrid (7 episodes)
Frank Whaley
as Rafael Scarfe (7 episodes)
Mekhi Hewling
as Young John McIver (1 episode)
Michael Kostroff
as Dr. Noah Burstein (4 episodes)
Felix Betancourt
as Ricky (1 episode)
Lynn Marocola
as FDNY Paramedic (uncredited) (1 episode)
Antonique Smith
as Detective Nandi Tyler (8 episodes)
Arethea Brooks
as Sheila (1 episode)
Chris Chirdon
as Officer (1 episode)
S. Robert Morgan
as Oliver (1 episode)
Raphael Saadiq
as Raphael Saadiq (1 episode)
LaShonda Reese
as Lip Syncer (1 episode)
Ester Jiron
as Girl #1 (1 episode)
Megan Gabrielle Harris
as Girl #2 (1 episode)
Jermel Howard
as Shameek Smith (2 episodes)
Warner Miller
as Tone (2 episodes)
Hugues Faustin
as Dante Chapman (2 episodes)
Steven Ted Beckler
as Nate (2 episodes)
Cedric Benjamin
as Jamel Shabazz (1 episode)
Peyton Alex Smith
as Chauncey (1 episode)
Alsharik Sejour
as Mamba (1 episode)
Jacob Vargas
as Domingo Colon (6 episodes)
Brian Marc
as Wilfredo 'Chico' Diaz (3 episodes)
Jason Altman
as Police Officer (1 episode)
Darik Bernard
as Crispus Thug (1 episode)
Tationna Bosier
as Strung Out Girl (1 episode)
Gabe Bettio
as Detective (1 episode)
Charles Bradley
as Charles Bradley (1 episode)
Chance Kelly
as Albert Rackham (1 episode)
Craig muMs Grant
as Squabbles aka Reggie (1 episode)
Thomas Q. Jones
as Comanche (8 episodes)
Marston Fobbs
as Keely (1 episode)
Harry Sutton Jr.
as Guard 1 (1 episode)
Isaac Esau Gay
as Guard 2 (1 episode)
Miles Mussenden
as Guard 3 (1 episode)
Chris Lazzaro
as Inmate (1 episode)
Michael Chmiel
as Cameraman (1 episode)
Andy Schneeflock
as Video Tech (1 episode)
Billy Rick
as Firefighter 1 (1 episode)
Dawn-Lyen Gardner
as Megan McClaren (3 episodes)
Robert Keiley
as Firefighter 2 (1 episode)
Elijah Boothe
as Young Cottonmouth (1 episode)
Amy Halldin
as Newscaster 1 (1 episode)
Malika Nzinga
as Newscaster 2 (1 episode)
Edwin Freeman
as Young Adult Pop (1 episode)
Joseph Harrell
as Drill Sergeant (1 episode)
Stephen Grove Malloy
as Darrell Mitchell (1 episode)
Kelvin McGrue
as Koko (2 episodes)
Stephen Hill
as Bert Hunter (1 episode)
Jade Johnson
as Blue (1 episode)
Ian Unterman
as Jerome (1 episode)
Brian D. Coats
as Pablo (1 episode)
Dared Wright
as Sergeant Maclean (1 episode)
Michael Basile
as Cop (1 episode)
Wayne Pretlow
as Banker (1 episode)
Nore Davis
as Bystander 1 (1 episode)
Marcus de Vere
as Gangster (1 episode)
Ignacyo Matynia
as Thug (1 episode)
Jidenna
as Jidenna (1 episode)
Shemeka Wright
as Family Member (1 episode)
Karen Pittman
as Inspector Priscilla Ridley (7 episodes)
Manny Pérez
as Lieutenant Perez (3 episodes)
Danny Henriquez
as Diontey (1 episode)
Jeremy Sample
as C-Money (1 episode)
Andrew Rein
as Eric Fraser (1 episode)
Kendall Lloyd
as Port Security Officer (1 episode)
Danny Johnson
as Ben Donovan (7 episodes)
Megan Miller
as Young Mariah (1 episode)
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
as Sister Boy (1 episode)
Ephraim Sykes
as Donnie (1 episode)
R. Marcos Taylor
as Amos (3 episodes)
Robert Jimenez
as Manny (1 episode)
Qurrat Ann Kadwani
as Reporter 2 (1 episode)
J. Alphonse Nicholson
as Darnell (1 episode)
Clifton Cutrary
as Teenage Carl Lucas (2 episodes)
Tyler Evans
as Cop 1 (1 episode)
Guy Fernandez
as Cop 2 (1 episode)
Khalil Maasi
as Neville (1 episode)
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