The Vampire Diaries (TV) Cast
The cast of The Vampire Diaries. Updated on July 6, 2025.
166 actors
Ian Somerhalder
as Damon Salvatore (171 episodes)

Damon Salvatore is a charming but dangerous vampire who initially arrives in Mystic Falls antagonistic and seeking revenge.

Steven R. McQueen
as Jeremy Gilbert (133 episodes)

Jeremy Gilbert is Elena's younger brother who struggles with the loss of his parents and eventually becomes entangled in the supernatural world.

Kat Graham
as Bonnie Bennett (171 episodes)

Bonnie Bennett is a powerful witch and best friend to Elena Gilbert, who uses her abilities to protect her friends.

Candice King
as Caroline Forbes (171 episodes)

Caroline Forbes is a bright and ambitious young woman who transforms into a vampire and navigates her new life.

Joseph Morgan
as Klaus Mikaelson (48 episodes)

Klaus Mikaelson is an original vampire known for his cunning and complex nature, making him a formidable force in the series.

Michael Malarkey
as Enzo St. John (60 episodes)

Enzo St. John is a charismatic vampire with a mysterious past who develops close ties with the main characters.

Matthew Davis
as Alaric Saltzman (106 episodes)

Alaric Saltzman is a vampire hunter and history teacher at Mystic Falls High School, becoming a father figure to many characters.

Nina Dobrev
as Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce (135 episodes)

Amara is the original anchor to the Other Side and is one of the characters that Nina Dobrev portrays in the series.

Paul Wesley
as Stefan Salvatore / Silas (171 episodes)

Tom Avery is one of the doppelgängers of Silas, who is portrayed by Paul Wesley in the series.

Zach Roerig
as Matt Donovan (171 episodes)

Zach Roerig portrays Matt Donovan, a human and Mystic Falls resident who is often caught in the town's supernatural conflicts.

Michael Trevino
as Tyler Lockwood (155 episodes)
Sara Canning
as Jenna Sommers (44 episodes)

Sara Canning appears as Jenna Sommers, Elena's caring yet unaware aunt and guardian.

David Gallagher
as Ray Sutton (2 episodes)
Torrey DeVitto
as Meredith Fell (6 episodes)
Persia White
as (5 episodes)
Natashia Williams
as (1 episode)
Courtney Ford
as (1 episode)
Mia Kirshner
as (1 episode)
Claire Holt
as Rebekah Mikaelson (27 episodes)
Michaela McManus
as (3 episodes)
Cassidy Freeman
as (2 episodes)
Dawn Olivieri
as (1 episode)
Bryton James
as (1 episode)
Randy J. Goodwin
as (1 episode)
James Harvey Ward
as (1 episode)
Melise
as Anna Zhu (18 episodes)
Brody Wellmaker
as Greg (1 episode)
Rick Cosnett
as Dr. Wes Maxfield (11 episodes)
Michael Roark
as Cowboy (1 episode)
Phoebe Tonkin
as Hayley Marshall (8 episodes)
Eka Darville
as Diego (1 episode)
Annie Wersching
as Lily Salvatore (10 episodes)
Teressa Liane
as Mary Louise (11 episodes)
Scarlett Hefner
as Nora Hildegard (12 episodes)
Elizabeth Blackmore
as Valerie Tulle (16 episodes)
Todd Lasance
as Julian (10 episodes)
Tim Kang
as Oscar (3 episodes)
Stephen Amell
as Brady (2 episodes)
Ethan Andrew Casto
as Jacob (1 episode)
Kendrick Sampson
as Jesse (5 episodes)
Nathaniel Buzolic
as Kol Mikaelson (10 episodes)
Jaiden Kaine
as Beau (7 episodes)
Molly O'Neill
as Mystic Grill Hostess (uncredited) (1 episode)
Tiffany Morgan
as Miss Gibbons (1 episode)
Ana Nogueira
as Officer Penny Ares (5 episodes)
Leslie-Anne Panaligan
as Rayna Cruz (9 episodes)
Evan Gamble
as Henry (2 episodes)
Justice Leak
as Malcolm (1 episode)
Ryan Lewis
as Psychic (1 episode)
Alan Wells
as Med Tech (2 episodes)
Maryam Cné
as Amanda (1 episode)
Randy Havens
as Tour Guide (1 episode)
Jacobo García
as Disgruntled Tourist (1 episode)
Nicky Buggs
as Doctor (2 episodes)
Valerie Sue Love
as Waitress (1 episode)
John Charles Meyer
as Young Giuseppe Salvatore (1 episode)
Gavin Casalegno
as Young Damon (1 episode)
Tasia Grant
as Doctor (2 episodes)
Kimberly Battista
as Waitress (1 episode)
Daniel Baldock
as Other Parent (1 episode)
Jennifer Trudrung
as Woman (1 episode)
Bret McKee
as Mail Soldier (1 episode)
Danny Vinson
as Colonel (1 episode)
Omer Mughal
as Cooper (1 episode)
Alex Mauriello
as Krystal (3 episodes)
Susan Williams
as Old Woman (1 episode)
Cynthia Evans
as Surgeon (1 episode)
Gerardo Davila
as Vicente (1 episode)
Mouzam Makkar
as Alexandria "Alex" St. John (5 episodes)
William Ngo
as Cashier (1 episode)
James Cochran
as Shawn (1 episode)
Tracy Pfau
as Scabbed Woman (1 episode)
Ryan Dorsey
as Marty Hammond (2 episodes)
Kendrick Cross
as Officer Albert (1 episode)
Christina Bach
as Annie (1 episode)
Tim Perez-Ross
as Police Captain (1 episode)
Dennise Renae Larson
as Deputy (uncredited) (1 episode)
Gracie Gillam
as April Young (10 episodes)
Kristen Gutoskie
as Seline (9 episodes)
Lowrey Brown
as Deserter #1 (1 episode)
Veronica Galvez
as Young Rayna (1 episode)
Alice Evans
as Esther Mikaelson (6 episodes)
Samuel Goergen
as Lawrence (1 episode)
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
as Jo Laughlin (11 episodes)
Jaz Sinclair
as Beatrice Bennett (2 episodes)
Tristin Mays
as Sarah Nelson (7 episodes)
Euseph Messiah
as Ellis (1 episode)
Tierney Smith
as Lizzie Saltzman (15 episodes)
Gabrielle Walsh
as Monique (6 episodes)
Rhys Williams
as Student (1 episode)
Kimberly Leemans
as Young Jo (1 episode)
Curtis Lum
as Peeing Guy #2 (1 episode)
Demetrius Bridges
as Dorian Williams (9 episodes)
Wesley MacInnes
as Peeing Guy (1 episode)
Marci T. House
as Secretary (1 episode)
Cindy Busby
as Brooke (1 episode)
Steve Belford
as Darren (1 episode)
Terri James
as Nurse Haynes (1 episode)
Beth Keener
as Girl (1 episode)
Peyton Lee
as Guy (1 episode)
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