Eleven (El) – A quiet but incredibly powerful girl raised in Hawkins Lab. She has psychokinetic and telepathic abilities, a strong sense of loyalty, and grows into a confident, caring friend and daughter while learning what it means to have a normal life. – A quiet but incredibly powerful girl with a shaved head in early seasons and expressive brown eyes, later growing her hair out. She has psychokinetic and telepathic abilities and learns what it means to have a normal life.

Mike Wheeler – The heart of the friend group. Brave, determined, and compassionate, Mike never gives up on the people he loves and often leads the boys through dangerous situations. Mike Wheeler – A slim boy with dark curly hair and kind brown eyes. Brave, determined, and compassionate, he serves as the heart of the friend group.

Dustin Henderson – Clever, funny, and endlessly curious. Dustin’s intelligence, optimism, and quick thinking often help solve problems, while his humor keeps the group together. Dustin Henderson – A cheerful boy with curly hair, a baseball cap, and an unmistakable smile. Clever, funny, and endlessly curious, his intelligence often saves the day.

Will Byers – Gentle, artistic, and resilient, Will survives unimaginable trauma after disappearing into the Upside Down. His experiences leave him deeply connected to its mysteries. Will Byers – A gentle, artistic boy with a signature bowl haircut and soft features. After surviving the Upside Down, he remains deeply connected to its mysteries.

Lucas Sinclair – Practical, courageous, and loyal. Lucas isn’t afraid to question risky plans and becomes a dependable friend who protects those he cares about. Lucas Sinclair – A confident boy with short curly hair and an athletic build. Practical, courageous, and loyal, he’s always willing to protect his friends.

Max Mayfield – Independent, sarcastic, and fearless. Max struggles with grief and family issues but grows into one of the group’s strongest and most loyal members. Max Mayfield – A red-haired skateboarder with blue eyes and a laid-back style. Independent, sarcastic, and fearless, she becomes one of the group’s strongest members.

Jim Hopper – Hawkins’ tough but caring police chief. Protective, stubborn, and self-sacrificing, Hopper becomes a devoted father figure to Eleven. Jim Hopper – A tall, broad-shouldered man with a beard and rugged appearance. Tough but deeply caring, he becomes Eleven’s devoted father figure.

Joyce Byers – Will and Jonathan’s fiercely protective mother. Resourceful and determined, Joyce refuses to stop fighting for her family no matter how impossible the situation seems. Joyce Byers – A petite woman with dark brown hair and expressive eyes. Fiercely protective and resourceful, she’ll do anything for her family.

Robin Buckley – Witty, highly intelligent, and quick-thinking. Robin’s sarcasm and problem-solving skills make her one of the group’s most valuable allies. Robin Buckley – A tall blonde with short hair and a casual style. Witty, highly intelligent, and quick-thinking, she’s one of the group’s smartest allies.

Steve Harrington – Once a popular high school student, Steve matures into a selfless protector. Brave, funny, and dependable, he’s known for looking after the younger kids. Steve Harrington – A handsome young man known for his thick, styled brown hair. Once popular, he grows into a brave, selfless protector with a great sense of humor.