Cast of Vera

She stars as DCI Vera Stanhope, a nearly retired detective known for her sharp instincts and unyielding determination in solving crimes.

He plays DS Aiden Healy, Vera's loyal and capable sergeant who assists in investigations from series 5 to 12.

She portrays Helen Milton, an intelligence officer in the series from series 5 to 7.

He takes on the role of DS, later DI, Joe Ashworth, Vera's trusted right-hand man in series 1 to 4 and returns in series 13.

She appears as DC Holly Lawson, featuring in the first two series.

She is DC Bethany Whelan, appearing in series 2, and 5 to 6.

He features as DC Kenny Lockhart, a supportive member of Vera's team.

He plays Dr. Billy Cartwright, the police pathologist in series 1 to 3.

He is Dr. Marcus Summer, a pathologist who features in series 4 to 6 and 8.

He portrays PC Mark Edwards, later promoted to DC, appearing from series 3 onwards, with guest spots in series 1 and 2.