Eleven, Hopper, Dustin, Max, and more: Stranger Things is packed with memorable characters. This quiz checks how well you know the people behind the mysteries.
What is Eleven’s birth name given to her by her mother and revealed later in the series?
Jane Ives
Emma Brenner
Lydia Byers
Sarah Hopper
Which character is the chief of police in Hawkins and becomes Eleven’s adoptive father?
Sam Owens
Dr. Brenner
Murray Bauman
Jim Hopper
Which member of the core friend group is known for his love of science, gadgets, and being the first to name monsters after Dungeons and Dragons creatures?
Dustin Henderson
Will Byers
Mike Wheeler
Lucas Sinclair
What is the name of the red-haired skater girl who moves to Hawkins and becomes close friends with the boys?
Erica Sinclair
Robin Buckley
Max Mayfield
Nancy Wheeler
Which older teen starts as a popular jock but becomes a beloved babysitter and monster fighter alongside the kids?
Billy Hargrove
Steve Harrington
Tommy H.
Jonathan Byers
What is the name of the journalist and private investigator who helps expose secret labs and Russian plots?
Larry Kline
Sam Owens
Murray Bauman
Scott Clarke
Which scientist eventually becomes an ally to Joyce and the kids, taking over Hawkins Lab after Brenner?
Dr. Sam Owens
Dr. Martin Brenner
Dr. Alexei
Dr. Clarke
Robin Buckley is first introduced working alongside Steve at which ice cream shop in Starcourt Mall?
Scoops Ahoy
Ice Ship Ahoy
Scoops Away
Starcourt Scoops
Which character is Lucas Sinclair’s younger sister, known for her sarcasm and eventual involvement with the group?
Sarah Sinclair
Tina Sinclair
Donna Sinclair
Erica Sinclair
Before her life is turned upside down by the Demogorgon, where does Joyce Byers work in Hawkins?
At Melvald’s General Store
At Scoops Ahoy
At Hawkins National Laboratory
At the Hawkins Post
Starter
You recognize the big names, but some character details and roles blurred together.
Solid
Good job. You remember how many key characters connect to each other across seasons.
Expert!
You know the Stranger Things cast of characters so well you could fill in for Murray at a conspiracy board.
The heart of Stranger Things is its characters. Paying attention to their arcs, not just the monsters, makes every season hit harder. Stranger Things Quizzes
