List of Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters
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This article lists the major and recurring fictional characters created by Joss Whedon for the cult television programs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Regular Characters
The following characters were featured in the opening credits of the program.
- Buffy Anne Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar.
- Alexander "Xander" Lavelle Harris, portrayed by Nicholas Brendon.
- Willow Danielle Rosenberg, portrayed by Alyson Hannigan.
- Cordelia Chase, portrayed by Charisma Carpenter. (1997-1999)
- Rupert Giles/Ripper, portrayed by Anthony Stewart Head. (1997-2001, recurring thereafter)
- Angel/Angelus/Liam, portrayed by David Boreanaz. (1997-1999, recurring previously and thereafter)
- Daniel "Oz" Osbourne, portrayed by Seth Green. (1998-1999, recurring previously and thereafter)
- Spike/William The Bloody/William Pratt, portrayed by James Marsters. (1999-2003, recurring previously)
- Riley Finn, portrayed by Marc Blucas. (1999-2000, recurring previously and thereafter)
- Anya Christina Emmauelle Jenkins/Aud/Anyanka/Anya Emerson, portrayed by Emma Caulfield. (2000-2003, recurring previously)
- Dawn Summers, portrayed by Michelle Trachtenberg. (2000-2003, recurring once previously)
- Tara Maclay, portrayed by Amber Benson. (Once in 2002, recurring previously)
Notable Recurring Characters
The following characters are notable recurring characters credited as guest stars. It is listed by the first season in which they appeared.Season 1 (1997)
- Darla, portrayed by Julie Benz. (1997-1998, 2000)
- Joyce Summers, portrayed by Kristine Sutherland. (1997-2002)
- Principal Robert "Bob" Flutie, portrayed by Ken Lerner. (1997)
- Jesse McNally, portrayed by Eric Balfour. (1997)
- The Master/Heinrich Joseph Nest, portrayed by Mark Metcalf. (1997, 1999)
- Harmony Kendall, portrayed by Mercedes McNab. (1997-2001)
- Amy Madison, portrayed by Elizabeth Anne Allen. (1997-2003)
- The Anointed One, portrayed by Andrew J. Ferchland. (1997-1998)
- Principal R. Snyder, portrayed by Armin Shimerman. (1997-2000)
- Jenny Calendar/Janna Kalderash, portrayed by Robia La Morte. (1997-1999)
- Hank Summers, portrayed by Dean Butler. (1997-1998, 2002)
- Drusilla, portrayed by Juliet Landau. (1997-1998, 2001-2002)
- Jonathan Levenson, portrayed by Danny Strong. (1997-2003)
- Devon MacLeish, portrayed by Jason Hall. (1997-2000)
- Ethan Rayne, portrayed by Robin Sachs. (1997-2000)
- Chantarelle/Lily Houston/Anne Steele, portrayed by Julia Lee. (1997, 1999)
- Larry Blaisdell, portrayed by Larry Bagby. (1997-1999)
- Kendra Young, portrayed by Bianca Lawson. (1997-1998)
- Willy The Snitch, portrayed by Saverio Guerra. (1997-1999)
- Whistler, portrayed by Max Perlich. (1998)
- Faith Lehane, portrayed by Eliza Dushku. (1998-2000, 2003)
- Mr. Trick, portrayed by K. Todd Freeman. (1998-1999)
- Scott Hope, portrayed by Fab Filippo. (1998-1999)
- Mayor Richard Wilkins III, portrayed by Harry Groener. (1998-1999)
- Quentin Travers, portrayed by Harris Yulin. (1999, 2001)
- Wesley Wyndam-Pryce, portrayed by Alexis Denisof. (1998-1999)
- D'Hoffryn, portrayed by Andy Umberger. (1998-2000, 2002)
- Percy West, portrayed by Ethan Erickson. (1999-2000)
- Zackary Kralik, portrayed by Jeff Kober. (1997) Also, played in Season 6.
- Olivia, portrayed by Phina Oruche. (1999-2000)
- Parker Abrams, portrayed by Adam Kaufman. (1999-2000)
- Veruca, portrayed by Paige Moss. (1999)
- Professor Margaret "Maggie" Walsh, portrayed by Lindsay Crouse. (1999-2000)
- Forrest Gates, portrayed by Leonard Roberts. (1999-2000)
- Graham Miller, portrayed by Bailey Chase. (1999-2000)
- Adam, portrayed by George Hertzberg. (1999-2000)
- Glory/Glorificus, portrayed by Clare Kramer. (2000-2001)
- Ben Wilkinson, portrayed by Charlie Weber. (2000-2001)
- Jinx, portrayed by Troy Blendell. (2000-2001)
- Warren Mears, portrayed by Adam Busch. (2001-2002)
- Katrina Silber, portrayed by Amelinda Embry. (2000-2001)
- Murk, portrayed by Todd Duffey. (2000-2001)
- Doc, portrayed by Joel Grey. (2000-2001)
- Buffybot, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar. (2000-2002)
- Andrew Wells, portrayed by Thomas Lenk. (2001-2003)
- Clem, portrayed by James Charles Leary. (2001-2002)
- Janice Penshaw, portrayed by Amber Tamblyn (2001)
- Halfrek/Cecily Addams/Cecily Underwood, portrayed by Kali Rocha. (2001-2002)
- Rack, portrayed by Jeff Kober. (2001-2002)
- Principal Robin Wood, portrayed by D.B. Woodside. (2002-2003)
- Cassie Newton, portrayed by Azura Skye. (2002)
- Amanda, portrayed by Sarah Hagan. (2002-2003)
- Chao-Ahn, portrayed by Kristy Wu. (2002-2003)
- Kennedy, portrayed by Iyari Limon. (2002-2003)
- Molly, portrayed by Clara Bryant. (2002-2003)
- Rona, portrayed by Indigo. (2002-2003)
- Vi, portrayed by Felicia Day. (2002-2003)
- Other Potential Slayers, portrayed by various actresses. (2002-2003)
- Caleb, portrayed by Nathan Fillion. (2003)
- The first Turok-Han, portrayed by Camden Toy
Notable Villains
The following characters are commonly referred to within the show as "Big Bads". There are, on occasion, multiple Big Bads in a season.
- Season 1 - The Master
- Season 2 - Spike, Drusilla, Angelus
- Season 3 - Mayor Richard Wilkins III, Faith
- Season 4 - Adam
- Season 5 - Glory
- Season 6 - The Trio (Warren Mears, Jonathan Levinson and Andrew Wells), "Dark Willow"
- Season 7 - The First Evil, Caleb
Watchers
- Chalmer, Lydia
- Giles, Edna
- Giles, Rupert
- Merrick
- Post, Gwendolyn
- Sirk, Rutherford
- Travers, Quentin
- Wyndham-Pryce, Wesley
See also
- Minor characters of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- List of Buffyverse Villains and Supernatural Beings
- Angel Investigations
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