Stranger Things (TV) Cast
The cast of Stranger Things. Updated on August 28, 2025.
278 actors
Millie Bobby Brown
as Jane 'Eleven' Hopper (34 episodes)

Millie Bobby Brown plays Jane 'Eleven' Hopper, a girl with psychokinetic abilities and a mysterious past.

Finn Wolfhard
as Mike Wheeler (34 episodes)

Finn Wolfhard is Mike Wheeler, one of the core group of friends, who becomes romantically involved with Eleven.

Gaten Matarazzo
as Dustin Henderson (34 episodes)

Gaten Matarazzo is Dustin Henderson, known for his intelligence, humor, and distinctive lisp.

Caleb McLaughlin
as Lucas Sinclair (34 episodes)

Caleb McLaughlin plays Lucas Sinclair, a brave and loyal friend among the main group of kids.

Noah Schnapp
as Will Byers (33 episodes)

Noah Schnapp is Will Byers, whose mysterious disappearance in the first season triggers the events of the series.

David Harbour
as Jim Hopper (34 episodes)

David Harbour portrays Jim Hopper, the chief of police in Hawkins who has a close connection with Eleven.

Winona Ryder
as Joyce Byers (34 episodes)

Winona Ryder is Joyce Byers, the determined mother of Will and Jonathan who often uncovers key elements of the mysteries.

Natalia Dyer
as Nancy Wheeler (34 episodes)

Natalia Dyer plays Nancy Wheeler, the older sister of Mike, who becomes involved in investigating the strange occurrences in Hawkins.

Charlie Heaton
as Jonathan Byers (34 episodes)

Charlie Heaton portrays Jonathan Byers, Will’s older brother, who is introspective and protective of his family.

Joe Keery
as Steve Harrington (34 episodes)

Joe Keery is Steve Harrington, initially Nancy's boyfriend, who evolves from a high school jock to a protective figure for the younger kids.

Sadie Sink
as Max Mayfield (26 episodes)

Sadie Sink plays Max Mayfield, a tough and outspoken new girl who joins the core group of friends.

Cara Buono
as Karen Wheeler (29 episodes)

Cara Buono is Karen Wheeler, the mother of Mike and Nancy.

Maya Hawke
as Robin Buckley (17 episodes)
Matthew Modine
as Martin Brenner (20 episodes)
Brett Gelman
as Murray Bauman (16 episodes)
Priah Ferguson
as Erica Sinclair (21 episodes)
Paul Reiser
as Sam Owens (19 episodes)
Sean Astin
as Bob Newby (11 episodes)
Dacre Montgomery
as Billy Hargrove (18 episodes)
Christi Waldon
as Marissa (1 episode)
Gilbert Glenn Brown
as Cop #4 (1 episode)
Madelyn Cline
as Tina (1 episode)
Brian F. Durkin
as Cop #1 (1 episode)
Lauren Halperin
as Dr. Owens' Assistant (1 episode)
Christopher Johnson
as Cop #2 (1 episode)
Fenton Lawless
as Merril (1 episode)
Aaron Munoz
as Mr. Holland (1 episode)
Ricardo Miguel Young
as TV Reporter (1 episode)
James Landry Hébert
as Axel (2 episodes)
Abigail Cowen
as Vicki (2 episodes)
Apollo GT
as Pedestrian (1 episode)
Adam Boyer
as Hunting Store Owner (1 episode)
Tonya Bludsworth
as Government Agent #1 (1 episode)
Jim E. Chandler
as Government Agent #2 (1 episode)
Al Mitchell
as Eugene (1 episode)
Cody Pressley
as Drunk Teen #1 (as Cody Land Pressley) (1 episode)
Trey McGriff
as Hawkins PD (uncredited) (1 episode)
Parker Allen
as Rift Soldier (uncredited) (1 episode)
Andrew Benator
as Elevator Scientist (1 episode)
Peyton Wich
as Troy (5 episodes)
Drew Scheid
as Sweaty Teen Boy / Drunk Teen #2 (3 episodes)
Charles Lawlor
as Donald Melvald (3 episodes)
Dakota James Alden Lane
as Lifeguard / Mall Goer (2 episodes)
Linnea Berthelsen
as Eight / Kali (3 episodes)
Kai Greene
as Funshine (1 episode)
Anna Jacoby-Heron
as Dottie (1 episode)
Gabrielle Maiden
as Mick (1 episode)
Joe Davison
as Nerdy Tech (2 episodes)
Helen LeRoy
as Radar Tech (2 episodes)
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Ray (2 episodes)
Chris Sullivan
as Benny Hammond (1 episode)
Bethany Anne Lind
as Sandra (1 episode)
Glennellen Anderson
as Nicole (2 episodes)
Cynthia Barrett
as Marsha Holland (4 episodes)
Sierra Rae
as Ally (1 episode)
Cade Jones
as James (3 episodes)
Mark Withers
as Gary (1 episode)
Marianne Fraulo
as Patty (1 episode)
Tony Vaughn
as Principal Coleman (4 episodes)
Amy Seimetz
as Becky Ives (3 episodes)
Ross Partridge
as Lonnie Byers (2 episodes)
Linda Kang
as Female Clerk (1 episode)
Kevin Patrick Murphy
as Grocery Store Manager (1 episode)
Robert Walker Branchaud
as Agent Repairman (1 episode)
Shae Britt
as Mary Mack Girl #2 (1 episode)
Jackie Dallas
as Jen (1 episode)
Abigail Whitlock
as Mary Mack Girl #1 (1 episode)
Amy Parrish
as Troy's Mom (1 episode)
Pete Burris
as Hawkins Head of Security (2 episodes)
Tobias Jelinek
as Lead Agent (2 episodes)
Elle Graham
as Sara Hopper (1 episode)
Shannon Purser
as Barbara “Barb” Holland (5 episodes)
Lucius Baston
as Technician (1 episode)
Lynne Ashe
as Happy Homeowner (1 episode)
Donna Wright
as Elderly Math Teacher (1 episode)
David Dwyer
as Earl (1 episode)
Salem Murphy
as High School Principal (1 episode)
Mark Steger
as The Monster (4 episodes)
Alan Boell
as Adams (2 episodes)
Avis-Marie Barnes
as Elderly Woman (1 episode)
PJ McDonnell
as Mentally Ill Man (1 episode)
Keith Brooks
as Gas Station Clerk (1 episode)
Mary Kraft
as ER Doctor (1 episode)
Sheena Kharazmi
as Exam Room Nurse (1 episode)
Brandon O'Dell
as Neurologist (1 episode)
Brian Brightman
as M.P. Guard #1 (2 episodes)
Kristopher Charles
as M.P. Guard #2 (2 episodes)
Cory Chapman
as Lab Technician (1 episode)
James DuMont
as Middle-Aged Man (1 episode)
Chester Rushing
as Tommy H. (6 episodes)
Olivia De Paux
as Park Goer (1 episode)
Camden Ella Brown
as Middle School Girl (1 episode)
Judy McGee Burley
as Cafeteria Worker (1 episode)
Bradford Haynes
as Charles Sinclair (1 episode)
Jerri Tubbs
as Diane Hopper (2 episodes)
Bill Eudaly
as Pastor Charles (1 episode)
Kaylee Glover
as Jennifer Hayes (1 episode)
Matthew Cardarople
as Keith (3 episodes)
Mo Anouti
as Russian Prisoner (1 episode)
Nikita Bogolyubov
as Russian Guard (1 episode)
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