Stranger Things Lorebook

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1. #1Snow Ball

   Keys: school dance, Snow Ball, Hawkins Middle School

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   The Snow Ball is an annual festive school dance held at Hawkins Middle School. It has been the setting for several pivotal moments.

   In 1983, Mike Wheeler invited Eleven to be his partner for the dance, but she vanished after her confrontation with the Demogorgon, and neither attended.

   One year later, on December 15, 1984, the Snow Ball served as a major event for the friend group. Mike and Eleven finally attended together, sharing a dance to "Every Breath You Take" and their first kiss. At the same dance, Lucas Sinclair and Max Mayfield also kissed for the first time. After being rejected by several girls, Dustin Henderson was invited to dance by Nancy Wheeler, who was serving punch.

   In 1986, the memory of the 1984 Snow Ball became a mental sanctuary for Max Mayfield while she was under Vecna's curse. This happy memory was corrupted by Vecna and turned into a psychic battleground where Eleven confronted the entity to protect Max.

2. #2Nerdy Tech

   Keys: Nerdy Tech, Hawkins National Laboratory, Lab Technician

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   The Nerdy Tech was an unnamed lab technician at Hawkins National Laboratory who appeared as a minor character in the second season of Stranger Things. Portrayed by Joe Davison, he worked under Dr. Sam Owens in 1984.

   Often seen in the laboratory's control room, he displayed a dismissive attitude, particularly towards Will Byers's connection to the Mind Flayer, advising Dr. Owens that he believed the boy was lying. He was listening to music on his headphones when the lab's alarms began to sound, signaling a major breach.

   On November 4, 1984, when a pack of Demodogs overran the facility, the Nerdy Tech attempted to escape alongside other scientists. While they managed to get into an elevator, the Demodogs forced the doors open before they could close and slaughtered everyone inside, including the Nerdy Tech.

3. #3Sattler Quarry

   Keys: Sattler Company, Sattler Quarry, the Quarry, Roane County Quarry

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   Sattler Quarry is a large, water-filled quarry located in Hawkins, Indiana, owned and operated by Frank Sattler of the Sattler Company. The site is known for its steep cliffs, which stand approximately 200-250 feet above the water, with the water itself reaching a depth of around 200 feet.

   In November 1983, the quarry became a focal point during the search for Will Byers. State police discovered a body in the water, which was publicly identified as Will's. However, this was a fake, lifelike replica planted by agents from Hawkins National Laboratory to cover up his disappearance and halt the investigation.

   The quarry was also the scene of a significant confrontation between Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson, and bullies Troy Walsh and James Dante. Troy threatened Dustin with a knife, forcing Mike to jump from the cliff into the water below. Mike was saved mid-fall by Eleven, who used her psychokinetic abilities to levitate him safely back to the top before breaking Troy's arm and scaring the bullies away. After Will's actual rescue, a cover story was fabricated, claiming the body found was another child who had drowned and that Will had been found alive in a remote cabin.

4. #4Sara Hopper

   Keys: Sara, Hopper's daughter, Sara Hopper

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   Sara Hopper was the only daughter of Jim Hopper and his ex-wife, Diane. Born in April 1971, she was a gifted child who loved science and was extremely close to her father.

   At a young age, Sara was diagnosed with cancer, which Jim Hopper believes was caused by his exposure to the chemical Agent Orange during his service in the Vietnam War. She spent her final years in a hospital, undergoing treatments that caused her hair to fall out.

   In 1978, at the age of seven, Sara passed away. Her death had a profound and devastating impact on her parents, leading to their divorce. Jim moved back to Hawkins to become the town's sheriff, deeply traumatized by the loss. He kept her blue hair tie as a memento on his wrist for years, eventually passing it down to his adoptive daughter, Eleven.

5. #5Miss Dorothy

   Keys: Daniel, Dorothy, Miss Dorothy

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   Miss Dorothy is an elderly woman with gray hair and dark eyes who resides on Maple Street in Hawkins, Indiana, making her a neighbor to the Sinclair family. She is generally perceived as "strange" and "creepy" by the local children. Miss Dorothy holds a low opinion of Erica and Lucas Sinclair, whom she considers troublemakers, but is fond of their friend Tanya, whom she finds very polite. She owns a dog named Daniel.

   In 1985, as depicted in the comic Stranger Things: Erica the Great, Miss Dorothy becomes an unwitting participant in one of Erica's schemes. Tanya is tasked with distracting Miss Dorothy so Erica can retrieve something from her house. Tanya plays the piano for her until she falls asleep. The plan is complicated when her dog, Daniel, escapes, waking her up. Tanya, Erica, and their friends work together to bring Daniel back. When confronted, Tanya defends Erica's presence, and Miss Dorothy, trusting Tanya's word, decides not to report Erica's late-night activities to her mother.

6. #6Susan Hargrove

   Keys: Susan Mayfield, Susan Hargrove, Max's mom

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   Susan Hargrove, formerly Susan Mayfield, is the mother of Max Mayfield and the former stepmother of the late Billy Hargrove. Initially presented as a kind and caring but somewhat timid woman, she moved to Hawkins, Indiana, in 1984 after marrying the abusive Neil Hargrove. During her marriage to Neil, she was often a passive witness to his physical and verbal abuse of Billy.

   After Billy's death in 1985, Neil divorced Susan and left town. This event forced Susan and Max into financial hardship, compelling them to move into the Forest Hills Trailer Park. To support her daughter, Susan began working two jobs, but the stress led her to become depressed and develop a heavy drinking habit by 1986. Her struggles and strained relationship with Max were later exploited by Vecna, who used a horrifying hallucination of Susan to torment Max.

7. #7Mirkwood

   Keys: Mirkwood, Cornwallis, Kerley

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   Mirkwood is the nickname given to a heavily wooded road in Hawkins, Indiana, located at the intersection of Cornwallis and Kerley, which passes by the Hawkins National Laboratory. The name was conceived by Will Byers and his friends, inspired by the forest in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.

   The location is central to several key events. On November 6, 1983, Will Byers encountered the Demogorgon on Mirkwood and was abducted into the Upside Down, leaving his abandoned bicycle behind. The following night, his friends Mike, Dustin, and Lucas discovered the psychic girl, Eleven, in the nearby woods while searching for Will. Later, Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers hunted the Demogorgon in the area. During this search, Nancy discovered a temporary gate to the Upside Down at the base of a tree after witnessing the monster drag away a wounded deer. Jonathan pulled her back to safety just as the portal closed. The road holds significant emotional weight for the characters, with Mike later telling Eleven that he felt his life truly began the day he found her there.

8. #8The Hawkins Post

   Keys: The Hawkins Post, Hawkins Post, Hawkins newspaper

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   The Hawkins Post is the local newspaper for Hawkins, Indiana, established in 1947 with a reputation for factual accuracy. By the 1980s, it was managed by Chief Editor Tom Holloway.

   In the summer of 1985, Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers began working as interns at the newspaper. Nancy faced constant belittling and misogyny from the all-male staff, particularly from Tom and another journalist, Bruce Lowe. Against her boss's orders, Nancy investigated a strange story about diseased rats, which led her to uncover a connection to the Mind Flayer. Subsequently, both Tom and Bruce were taken over and became part of the Flayed. Controlled by the Mind Flayer, Tom fired Nancy and Jonathan to stop their investigation. The two men later attacked Nancy and Jonathan at the hospital, where they were killed and their bodies dissolved to help form the Hospital Monster.

   Despite losing its Chief Editor and several other employees to these supernatural events, The Hawkins Post remained in operation. In 1986, its reporters were actively covering the string of mysterious murders later attributed to Vecna.

9. #9Palace Arcade

   Keys: Palace Arcade, MADMAX, Keith, arcade

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   The Palace Arcade was a local video game arcade in Hawkins, Indiana, situated next to the Family Video store. Managed by an employee named Keith, it served as a popular hangout for the town's youth and featured a variety of popular games, including Dragon's Lair, Dig Dug, Pac-Man, and Galaga.

   In October 1984, the arcade was the setting for several significant events. It was here that Mike, Dustin, Will, and Lucas discovered that Dustin's high scores had been beaten by a mysterious player named 'MADMAX'. While outside the arcade, Will Byers experienced a terrifying vision, finding himself in a decaying, abandoned version of the location within the Upside Down, where he witnessed an ominous red thunderstorm. Later, Lucas used the arcade as a private place to reveal the strange events of the previous year to Max Mayfield, attempting to explain the truth about Hawkins National Laboratory and Eleven.

10. #10Will Byers

    Keys: Will the Wise, William Byers, Will Byers, Zombie Boy

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    William "Will" Byers is the son of Joyce Byers and the younger brother of Jonathan Byers. A shy, artistic, and kind-hearted boy from Hawkins, Indiana, his closest friends are Mike Wheeler, Lucas Sinclair, and Dustin Henderson, with whom he shares a deep passion for Dungeons & Dragons.

    Will Byers is a teenage boy with a slight build, standing at 5'9". He has soft hazel eyes and brown hair styled in a distinctive 80s bowl cut. Often seen in plaid shirts, vests, and jeans, his appearance reflects his quiet and artistic nature.

    Will is a soft-spoken, kind, and deeply sensitive individual with a creative soul, passionate about art and Dungeons & Dragons. His traumatic experiences in the Upside Down have left him with deep-seated PTSD, making him feel alienated and like an outcast, a feeling amplified by the nickname "Zombie Boy." For a long time, he desperately tried to cling to the childhood that was stolen from him, feeling left behind as his friends grew up.

    A core part of Will's persona is his internal struggle with his identity as a gay teenager and his unrequited love for his best friend, Mike Wheeler. This causes him immense pain and a feeling of being a "mistake," leading him to be incredibly selfless, often prioritizing his friends' happiness over his own. Despite his gentle demeanor, Will possesses immense courage and a profound sense of responsibility. His unique psychic link to Vecna and the hive mind is a constant source of fear, but he has learned to use it as a weapon, transforming from a victim into a crucial spy for the Party. He is fiercely loyal and protective of his loved ones, determined to end the horror of the Upside Down once and for all.

11. #11Wheeler House

    Keys: Maple Street, Mike Wheeler's house, Wheeler House, Wheeler residence

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    The Wheeler House, located on Maple Street in Hawkins, Indiana, is the primary residence of the Wheeler family: Ted, Karen, Nancy, Mike, and Holly. Due to Ted's six-figure job, the home is notably more lavish than many others in the neighborhood and serves as a central location for many key events in Hawkins.

    The house's basement is the designated hangout for Mike and his friends—collectively known as "The Party"—where they frequently play Dungeons & Dragons. In November 1983, the basement became a secret refuge for Eleven after she escaped from Hawkins National Laboratory. Mike constructed a pillow fort for her and kept her hidden from his family and the government agents who eventually searched the premises.

    Throughout the years, the Wheeler House has repeatedly functioned as a safe haven and operational base. During Vecna's attacks in 1986, the group used the basement to strategize and protect Max Mayfield. An alternate version of the house exists in the Upside Down, which was found to be frozen in the year 1983. The group in the Upside Down was able to communicate with those in the real world through the house's electrical system and a Lite Brite toy. After the convergence of the dimensions, the house also provided refuge for the Byers family.

12. #12Yuri Ismaylov

    Keys: The Peanut Butter Smuggler, Yuri, Yuri's Fish n' Fly, Yuri Ismaylov

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    Yuri Ismaylov is a former Soviet war hero turned eccentric smuggler who operates a business called "Yuri's Fish n' Fly" from Nome, Alaska. Known by the alias "The Peanut Butter Smuggler," he specializes in trafficking American goods, particularly Jif peanut butter, into a warehouse in Kyrzran, Russia.

    On the surface, Yuri presents a friendly, energetic, and joke-loving demeanor. However, this is a façade for his true nature: he is greedy, untrustworthy, and cowardly, driven solely by the pursuit of money. In 1986, he betrays Joyce Byers, Murray Bauman, and his contact Dmitri Antonov to the KGB for a larger reward when they hire him to help rescue Jim Hopper from a Kamchatka prison.

    After being captured by Joyce and Murray, Yuri is reluctantly forced to aid their mission. He makes several attempts to sabotage their escape until Dmitri confronts him, calling him a coward and reminding him of his past as a decorated soldier. Appealing to his patriotism and explaining the global nature of the threat they face, Dmitri convinces Yuri to have a change of heart. He ultimately redeems himself by courageously flying his helicopter, "Katinka," back to the prison to rescue the group. Yuri is an expert pilot and a multilingual scam artist, fluent in both Russian and English.

13. #13Weathertop

    Keys: Hawkins hill, Weathertop, Dustin's radio, Cerebro

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    Weathertop is the highest hill located in Hawkins, Indiana. It was named by the Party after the famous landmark from J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The hill is described as being considerably steep, covered with grasses, purple and yellow flowers, and featuring some low wooden fences and paths.

    In 1985, Weathertop served as the mounting point for "Cerebro," a powerful ham radio built by Dustin Henderson to communicate with his girlfriend, Suzie Bingham. Due to its high altitude, it was the ideal location for the device to function. It was from this location that Dustin first intercepted a secret Soviet transmission, alerting him to the Russian operation beneath Starcourt Mall. Later, he, along with Steve, Robin, and Erica, returned to Weathertop to contact Suzie again. After performing a duet of "The NeverEnding Story," Suzie provided them with Planck's Constant, a critical piece of information needed to shut down the Soviet machine and close the Gate to the Upside Down.

14. #14Wayne Munson

    Keys: Uncle Wayne, Eddie Munson, Wayne Munson

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    Wayne Munson is the paternal uncle and legal guardian of Eddie Munson, with whom he resides in the Forest Hills Trailer Park in Hawkins, Indiana. Portrayed as a gruff, slightly brusque man in his 40s, Wayne works long hours at a local plant and cares deeply for his nephew. He has a Southern-tinged accent, indicating roots outside of Hawkins.

    In March 1986, after Chrissy Cunningham was found murdered in his trailer, Wayne became a key figure in the investigation. He firmly believed in Eddie's innocence, telling Nancy Wheeler that his nephew was not capable of such a crime and suggesting that the infamous Victor Creel might be responsible. His conviction remained steadfast even as a town-wide manhunt for Eddie began.

    Following the "earthquake" that struck Hawkins, Dustin Henderson found Wayne putting up missing posters for Eddie, who he believed was still alive. Dustin informed the devastated Wayne of Eddie's death, assuring him that his nephew died a hero while fighting to save the town. Dustin gave Wayne Eddie's guitar pick necklace as a final memento.

15. #15Walter Henderson

    Keys: Walter, Walter Henderson, Henderson, Dustin's father

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    Walter Henderson is the father of Dustin Henderson and the ex-partner of Claudia Henderson (née Yount). He attended Hawkins High School in the late 1950s, where he began a relationship with Claudia. As a teenager, Walter was described as rude and mean, and was known to commit various unethical deeds.

    After high school, Walter and Claudia married and had their son, Dustin. However, their relationship ended, and when Dustin was approximately eight or nine years old, Claudia left Walter and moved back to Hawkins with Dustin. Walter's current whereabouts and relationship with his son are unknown.

16. #16Victor Creel

    Keys: Pennhurst Mental Hospital, Creel House, Creel, Victor Creel

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    Victor Creel is a World War II veteran who moved to Hawkins, Indiana, with his wife Virginia and children, Alice and Henry, in 1959. Shortly after relocating, his family was subjected to terrifying supernatural events, which Victor believed to be the work of a demon. These events culminated in the gruesome murders of his wife and daughter by an unseen force. Unbeknownst to him, the perpetrator was his son, Henry, who possessed powerful psychic abilities.

    Falsely accused of the murders, Victor was deemed insane and incarcerated at Pennhurst Mental Hospital. Wracked with guilt and grief over his family's deaths and a traumatic memory from the war, he attempted suicide by gouging out his eyes, leaving him permanently blind. For decades, Victor remained at Pennhurst, becoming a local 'boogeyman' figure in Hawkins lore.

    In 1986, Nancy Wheeler and Robin Buckley visited him to investigate a new series of murders resembling his family's fate. Victor recounted his story, revealing that the sound of music—what he called the 'voice of an angel'—had saved him from a deadly hallucination. This information proved crucial in helping Max Mayfield survive an attack from the same entity, now known as Vecna.

17. #17Vecna / Henry Creel

    Keys: One, Vecna, Henry Creel, 001

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    Vecna, born Henry Creel, is the supreme ruler of the Upside Down and the primary antagonist threatening Hawkins. As a child, Henry possessed powerful psychokinetic abilities and developed a profound misanthropy, viewing humanity as a "pest" imposing an unnatural order on the world. In 1959, he murdered his mother and sister with his powers, which led to his capture by Dr. Martin Brenner of Hawkins National Laboratory.

    Designated test subject 001 (or One), Henry became the template for Brenner's program of psychic children, including Eleven. Brenner suppressed Henry's powers with a device called Soteria and kept him as an orderly. In 1979, Henry manipulated a young Eleven into removing the implant. With his powers restored, he massacred the other test subjects and lab personnel. In the ensuing psychic duel, Eleven overpowered Henry and banished him to an alternate dimension.

    In this dimension, the hostile environment twisted Henry's body and mind, transforming him into the monstrous being known as Vecna. He discovered a swirling mass of psychic particles, which he molded into the entity later called the Mind Flayer, thereby seizing control of the Upside Down's hive mind and its creatures. Acting through the Mind Flayer, he orchestrated the previous attacks on Hawkins. In 1986, Vecna took a more direct approach, psychologically torturing and murdering traumatized teenagers to create gates between worlds, intending to merge the realms and eradicate humanity.

18. #18The Upside Down

    Keys: The Beneath, Vale of Shadows, Upside Down, The Bridge

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    The Upside Down is an extra-dimensional realm that serves as a dark, decaying reflection of Hawkins, Indiana. Often referred to by aliases such as the 'Vale of Shadows,' it is a cold, perpetually dark plane overrun with alien vines, membranes, and floating, ash-like spores. This dimension was inadvertently created on November 6, 1983, when the psychic child Eleven made contact with a creature from a hostile dimension known as 'the Abyss.' This event ripped open a gate and formed the Upside Down, freezing it as a perfect copy of Hawkins at that specific moment.

    All life within this realm is psychically linked through a hive mind, a collective consciousness controlled by the powerful entity Vecna (formerly Henry Creel), who shaped a native shadow-particle entity into the spider-like creature known as the Mind Flayer. This hive mind connects all inhabitants, including predatory Demogorgons, flying Demobats, and the pervasive vines that act as the dimension's nervous system. The Upside Down has a tangible effect on the human world, capable of manipulating electromagnetic fields, which allows for crude communication through lights and electronics. Vecna uses this connection to prey on individuals in Hawkins, opening new gates with each murder in his ultimate plan to merge the two dimensions and reshape the world in his image.

19. #19The Mind Flayer

    Keys: The Particles, The Shadow, Shadow Monster, Mind Flayer

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    The Mind Flayer, also known as the Shadow Monster, is a malevolent, sentient entity originating from a dimension known as the Abyss. Composed of swirling, shadow-like particles, it commands the creatures of the Upside Down—including Demogorgons, Demobats, and vines—through a powerful psychic hive mind, effectively making the entire dimension a single, unified organism under its control.

    The entity's current spider-like form was shaped by Henry Creel (Vecna) after he was banished to the Abyss. The two share a complex symbiotic relationship, with Vecna using the Mind Flayer as a vessel to extend his will, although the entity possesses its own ancient intelligence and may have been the original source of Vecna's powers. The Mind Flayer's primary goal is to conquer other dimensions by exterminating their native life and merging the realms.

    Its primary method of invasion is possession. By infecting hosts with its particles, it creates "the Flayed," who become extensions of its will. In 1985, it used this method to melt down its victims to form a physical proxy in Hawkins, known as the Spider Monster. Despite its immense power, the Mind Flayer and its entire hive mind share a critical vulnerability to extreme heat and fire. Its connection to Vecna is also a weakness, as any harm inflicted upon one is felt by the other.

20. #20Tommy H

    Keys: Tommy H, Carol Perkins, Tommy Hayes, Tommy Hagan

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    Tommy H is a recurring character from the first two seasons of Stranger Things and a student at Hawkins High School. He is depicted as a shallow, mean-spirited, and one-dimensional bully, almost always seen with his girlfriend, Carol Perkins.

    In 1983, Tommy was the best friend of Steve Harrington and part of his popular clique. He relentlessly ridiculed Steve's relationship with Nancy Wheeler and was particularly nasty towards Jonathan Byers, going so far as to suggest Jonathan may have killed his own missing brother. Tommy participated in destroying Jonathan's camera and spray-painting obscene slurs about Nancy on the local movie theater marquee. This led to a fistfight between Steve and Jonathan. After Steve decided to turn his back on his friends, calling Tommy and Carol "assholes," their friendship ended, and Tommy became an enemy.

    By 1984, Tommy had befriended the new, more popular student, Billy Hargrove. He took pleasure in mocking Steve after Nancy broke up with him and was also known to terrorize Eddie Munson and the Hellfire Club. Despite his aggressive behavior, Tommy is shown to be a coward, never considering fighting Jonathan himself and quickly turning on Steve when their friendship dissolved.

21. #21Vickie Dunne

    Keys: Vickie, Vic, Vickie Dunne

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    Vickie Dunne is a student at Hawkins High School and a member of the school's marching band, where she plays the clarinet. Portrayed as kind, bubbly, and compassionate, she shares a similar sense of humor and a tendency to ramble with her classmate, Robin Buckley.

    In the spring of 1986, Vickie was the object of Robin's affection, though Vickie was dating a college student named Dan at the time. After the disaster in Hawkins—publicly explained as an earthquake—Dan broke up with her. Subsequently, Vickie volunteered at a relief shelter set up at the high school, where she and Robin bonded while making sandwiches for displaced residents. Their friendship grew quickly, leading to a romantic relationship by 1987, by which time Vickie had become a nurse at Hawkins Memorial Hospital.

22. #22Thomas Hall

    Keys: Thomas Hall, Thomas

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    Thomas Hall is a recurring character in the fifth season of Stranger Things. A resident of Hawkins, Indiana, he was a student at Hawkins Elementary School and a classmate of Holly Wheeler. In November 1987, at the age of 9 or 10, Thomas was abducted by Vecna along with two other children, Debbie Miller and Wendy. Vecna transported him to a realm called The Abyss and injected him with the same organic matter once used on Will Byers, leaving Thomas in a partial comatose state where he could not control his real body. He and the other abducted children were held in the Creel Mansion, manipulated into believing that Henry Creel (Vecna) was their savior who had rescued them from Demogorgons. By 1989, Thomas appears to have been rescued and is a member of the Hawkins Middle School baseball team.

23. #23Suzie Bingham

    Keys: Suzie, Camp Know Where, Suzie-Poo, Suzie Bingham

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    Suzie Bingham is a highly intelligent girl from a large, strict Mormon family in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the long-distance girlfriend of Dustin Henderson. Suzie possesses a remarkable aptitude for science, mathematics, and computer technology, capable of hacking into school systems and tracing computer coordinates. She is also a romantic, sharing a deep bond with Dustin, whom she affectionately calls 'Dusty Bun'.

    Suzie and Dustin met at Camp Know Where in the summer of 1985, bonding over their shared love for science and fantasy. Her existence was initially doubted by Dustin's friends. She proved herself real in a critical moment when Dustin contacted her via his Cerebro ham radio to get Planck's Constant, which was needed to stop the Russian machine beneath Starcourt Mall. Before providing the number, she insisted they sing a duet of 'The NeverEnding Story' theme song, much to the confusion of everyone listening in.

    In 1986, she was contacted again by Mike Wheeler and his friends. Believing she was helping them win a gaming console for Dustin, Suzie used her skills to hack into a government network and find the coordinates for 'The Nina Project', proving instrumental in the search for Eleven.

24. #24Steve Harrington

    Keys: Steve Harrington, King Steve, Steve, Steve 'The Hair' Harrington

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    Steve Harrington is a young man in his late teens/early twenties, standing at 5'11" with a lean, athletic build. His most famous feature is his meticulously coiffed brown hair, a source of great pride, which he maintains with Farrah Fawcett hairspray. He has expressive hazel eyes that can shift from cocky and charming to deeply concerned in an instant. His style evolves from preppy '80s jock (Polo shirts, Levi's) to the dorky uniforms of his post-high school jobs at Scoops Ahoy and Family Video. He's rarely seen in a crisis without his signature weapon: a baseball bat studded with nails. Though he often sports bruises from his frequent brawls with both humans and monsters, he carries himself with a casual, sometimes reckless, confidence.

    Initially, Steve was the quintessential 'King' of Hawkins High—arrogant, popular, and obsessed with his social status. However, repeated encounters with the horrors of the Upside Down stripped away his superficiality, revealing a brave, loyal, and surprisingly nurturing individual. He has matured into the reluctant 'babysitter' of the Hawkins kids, particularly forming a strong, brotherly bond with Dustin Henderson. Steve is fiercely protective, willing to throw himself into danger without a second thought to defend his friends. He masks his insecurities and fears about his aimless future with a sarcastic wit and a laid-back demeanor. Despite his often-bumbling attempts at romance, he's a hopeless romantic at heart, dreaming of a future with a big family. He is a steadfast friend, accepting of others (as shown with Robin), and has proven himself to be far more of a hero than he ever gives himself credit for.

25. #25Terry Ives

    Keys: Eleven's mother, Teresa Ives, Terry Ives, Mama

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    Teresa "Terry" Ives is the biological mother of Jane "Eleven" Hopper. In the late 1960s, while a college student, Terry volunteered to be a test subject in Dr. Martin Brenner's clandestine Project MKUltra at Hawkins National Laboratory. During these experiments, which involved psychedelic drugs and sensory deprivation, she was unknowingly pregnant. The project activated latent psionic abilities in Terry, which were passed on to her unborn daughter, Jane.

    After Terry gave birth, Dr. Brenner abducted the infant, informed Terry she had miscarried, and raised the child within the lab as test subject "Eleven." Knowing her daughter was alive, Terry attempted to sue Brenner and later stormed the laboratory with a gun in 1974 to rescue Jane. She was captured, and as punishment, Brenner subjected her to intense electroshock therapy.

    The procedure caused severe brain damage, leaving Terry in a permanent catatonic state, cared for by her sister, Becky. She is now trapped in a mental loop, reliving the traumatic events of her daughter's birth and her failed rescue attempt. Her only verbal communication is a repeated litany of words connected to these memories: "Breathe. Sunflower. Rainbow. Three to the right. Four to the left. 450." Despite her condition, she retains some psionic abilities and was able to mentally connect with Eleven to show her the truth of her past.

26. #26The Demogorgon

    Keys: Demogorgon, Man with No Face, The Monster, Upside Down

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    The Demogorgon, also known as the Monster, is a predatory humanoid creature from a parallel dimension known as the Upside Down. It entered Hawkins, Indiana, in November 1983 after the psychic child Eleven inadvertently made contact with it during an experiment at Hawkins National Laboratory, tearing open a gate between worlds.

    Physically, the Demogorgon is a tall, slender being with elongated, slimy limbs ending in sharp claws. Its most terrifying feature is its head, which is initially featureless but can unfurl like a grotesque flower, revealing multiple "petals" lined with rows of sharp teeth around a gaping maw. The creature's presence is often heralded by the flickering of nearby lights as it creates temporary portals to travel between dimensions.

    Driven by primal instinct and an insatiable bloodlust, the Demogorgon is an apex hunter. It is powerfully attracted to the scent of blood, capable of detecting it even from its home dimension. It stalks and attacks its prey, either killing them outright or dragging them back to the Upside Down. Though a formidable predator with superhuman strength, durability, and regenerative abilities, it is also considered a foot-soldier in the Upside Down's hive mind, subservient to entities like Vecna and the Mind Flayer. This particular Demogorgon was eventually destroyed by Eleven, who used her psychokinetic powers to disintegrate it.

27. #27Starcourt Base

    Keys: Starcourt Mall, The Key, Starcourt Base, Soviet Base

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    The Starcourt Base was a covert underground military installation operated by the Soviet Union from 1984 to 1985. Located deep beneath the Starcourt Mall in Hawkins, Indiana, its construction was concealed by the mall's development, which was aided by the town's corrupt mayor, Larry Kline. The base's primary objective was to forcibly open a gateway to the alternate dimension known as the Upside Down.

    To achieve this, Soviet scientists, including Dr. Alexei, developed a massive device called "The Key." This machine was designed to exploit the weakened fabric of reality in Hawkins, a lingering effect from the gate previously opened at Hawkins National Laboratory. On June 28, 1985, the Soviets successfully activated The Key, tearing open a new gate and re-establishing the Mind Flayer's psychic connection to Hawkins.

    The base's existence was accidentally discovered by Dustin Henderson, Steve Harrington, Robin Buckley, and Erica Sinclair. The climax of its operation occurred on July 4, 1985, when Jim Hopper and Joyce Byers infiltrated the facility to destroy The Key. Joyce successfully triggered an overload that destroyed the machine and closed the gate, though Hopper was presumed dead in the resulting explosion. The base was subsequently stormed by the U.S. Military and abandoned by the surviving Soviet personnel.

28. #28Starcourt Mall

    Keys: Scoops Ahoy, Soviet base, Starcourt, Starcourt Mall

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    Starcourt Mall was a large shopping center that opened in Hawkins, Indiana, in the summer of 1985. On the surface, it was a beacon of 1980s consumer culture, featuring dozens of stores like Scoops Ahoy, a movie theater, and a large food court. While popular with younger residents, its arrival was controversial, driving many small downtown businesses into financial hardship.

    In reality, the entire mall was an elaborate front for the Soviet Union. It was built by Starcourt Industries, a shell corporation controlled by the Soviets with the secret cooperation of Mayor Larry Kline. The mall's true purpose was to conceal a vast, deep underground base where Russian scientists constructed a machine called 'the Key.' This device was designed to forcibly reopen a Gate to the Upside Down, allowing the Soviets to weaponize the alternate dimension.

    The mall was the primary setting for the 'Battle of Starcourt' on July 4, 1985. The Russian operation was discovered by employees of the Scoops Ahoy ice cream parlor, leading to a climactic confrontation in the mall's food court between the Party and the Mind Flayer's physical form, the Spider Monster. Following the creature's defeat and the destruction of the Gate, the mall was destroyed in a massive fire, which was officially explained as an electrical accident to cover up the supernatural events and the secret Russian presence.

29. #29Stacey Albright

    Keys: Stacey Albright, Stacey

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    Stacey Albright is a student at Hawkins Middle School and later Hawkins High School, in the same grade as the members of the Party. Initially, she is portrayed as arrogant, conceited, and popular.

    In December 1984, Stacey attended the Snow Ball dance where she rudely rejected Dustin Henderson when he asked her to dance, walking away and giggling with her friends. She was later shocked to see him dancing with the older Nancy Wheeler.

    In the summer of 1985, at the Starcourt Mall, Stacey and her friends gave Eleven and Max Mayfield dirty looks as they tried on high heels. Later, while Stacey's group was in the food court, Eleven used her telekinetic powers to make their drinks explode all over them as payback.

    By her high school graduation in the spring of 1989, Stacey's personality seems to have matured. She was impressed by Dustin's rebellious valedictorian speech, calling it "pretty badass," and subsequently invited him and his friends to her graduation party.

30. #30Scoops Ahoy

    Keys: Scoops Ahoy, Scoops Troop, Starcourt Mall

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    Scoops Ahoy was a nautical-themed ice cream parlor situated in the food court of the Starcourt Mall in Hawkins, Indiana. During the summer of 1985, its staff included Steve Harrington and Robin Buckley, who wore the parlor's signature cartoonish sailor-suit uniforms.

    The establishment played a pivotal role in uncovering a secret Soviet operation beneath Hawkins. It served as the base of operations for the 'Scoops Troop,' a group consisting of Steve, Robin, Dustin Henderson, and Erica Sinclair. After Dustin intercepted a coded Russian broadcast, the team worked from within the parlor to decipher the message. Their investigation led to the discovery of a secret Russian base located directly under the mall. The group used their access to the mall's service corridors and ventilation system to infiltrate a locked room, which concealed an elevator to the underground facility.

    On July 4, 1985, Scoops Ahoy was destroyed along with the entire Starcourt Mall in a large fire started during the battle against the Mind Flayer's proxy body, the Spider Monster.

31. #31Scott Clarke

    Keys: Scott Clarke, science teacher, Mr. Clarke, Hawkins Middle School

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    Scott Clarke, commonly known as Mr. Clarke, is the enthusiastic and supportive Earth and Biology science teacher at Hawkins Middle School and the head of its A.V. Club. He is highly respected by students like Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson, Lucas Sinclair, and Will Byers, who frequently seek his scientific expertise for their various 'projects.' Unaware of the supernatural events plaguing Hawkins, Mr. Clarke serves as a reliable and resourceful fountain of knowledge for the group, always willing to provide detailed explanations and lend out school equipment.

    Throughout the series, he has provided crucial information on topics such as inter-dimensional travel (using the famous 'flea and the acrobat' analogy), the construction of sensory deprivation tanks, and the principles of electromagnetism when consulted by Joyce Byers. His passion for science is genuine, and he is always eager to help his students, never questioning their strange requests. Outside of school, he is a friendly and caring individual who was childhood friends with Bob Newby. He was dating Jen Woo in 1983 and later began a relationship with the librarian, Marissa, by 1987.

32. #32Sinclair House

    Keys: Sinclair House, Lucas's house, Sinclair residence

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    The Sinclair House is the family residence of Charles and Sue Sinclair, and their children, Lucas and Erica Sinclair. Located on Maple Street in Hawkins, Indiana, it is situated in close proximity to the Wheeler and Henderson homes.

    The house has been a backdrop for several key events. In 1983, it served as a communication point for the Party via Supercomm during the search for Will Byers and was the site of a major argument between Mike, Dustin, and Lucas regarding Eleven. In 1984, the family had a notable breakfast conversation where Lucas sought relationship advice from his parents about Max Mayfield. By 1985, it was where Lucas and Dustin formally introduced Erica to Dungeons & Dragons. In 1986, the residence was visited by an aggressive Jason Carver, who confronted Erica at the front door while looking for Lucas.

33. #33Ronnie Ecker

    Keys: Ronnie, Veronica Ecker, Ronnie Ecker

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    Veronica "Ronnie" Ecker is a resident of the Forest Hills Trailer Park in Hawkins, Indiana, and the childhood best friend of Eddie Munson. A smart, pragmatic, and strong-willed teenager, Ronnie is known for her rebellious spirit and strong sense of justice. She moved in with her grandmother at age eight following her father's death and her mother's inability to care for her.

    Ronnie was the first person Eddie recruited for his band, Corroded Coffin, serving as its drummer. She was also a dedicated member of the Hellfire Club until her graduation from Hawkins High School in 1984. She often acts as a voice of reason for Eddie, fiercely defending him and their shared community of outcasts. During her senior year, she secured a scholarship to study law at NYU. When Eddie briefly quit school and disbanded the club, Ronnie confronted him, emphasizing its importance, which ultimately led to him reinstating it.

34. #34Russell Coleman

    Keys: Mr. Coleman, Principal Coleman, Russell Coleman, Hawkins Middle School

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    Russell Coleman, also known as Mr. Coleman, was the principal of Hawkins Middle School during 1983 and 1984. He is a recurring character in the first season of Stranger Things and a minor character in the second.

    In 1983, following the disappearance of Will Byers, Mr. Coleman summoned Mike Wheeler, Lucas Sinclair, and Dustin Henderson to his office at the request of police chief Jim Hopper for questioning. After Will was presumed deceased, Coleman held an assembly at the school in his honor. He was later seen with a Hawkins Lab agent, disguised as a repairman, who was examining science teacher Scott Clarke's broken ham radio.

    In 1984, his role was limited to calling Will Byers out of class to be picked up by his mother, Joyce.

35. #35Saint John

    Keys: Johnathan Saint, The Vipers, Subject Zero, Saint John

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    Johnathan Saint, better known as Saint John and also called "Subject Zero", was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the first test subject for Project MKUltra. Traumatized by the war and the subsequent attempts by the CIA to dismiss his experiences as post-trauma, he returned to New York City feeling isolated and delusional. He eventually founded and led The Vipers, a cult-like organization primarily composed of other veterans.

    As a result of the experiments, Saint John possessed the ability of psychic persuasion, allowing him to coerce individuals through verbal commands. He became highly manipulative and ruthless, masterminding a plot called "The Day of the Serpent." This plan involved five ritual sacrifices and culminated in him causing the city-wide blackout in New York on July 13, 1977. He had a brief and complex relationship with Jim Hopper, another Vietnam veteran, whom he initially respected but later captured upon discovering Hopper's allegiance to the NYPD. Saint John was ultimately killed by Hopper, who gravely wounded him during a fight, foiling his ritual.

36. #36Sam Mayfield

    Keys: Max's father, Sam Mayfield

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    Sam Mayfield is the biological father of Max Mayfield and the ex-husband of Susan Hargrove. He resides in California, living in a small apartment in East Hollywood following his divorce. Described as having very dark hair and pale skin through which his veins are visible, he sunburns easily.

    After Sam and Susan separated, Susan moved with Max to Hawkins, Indiana. Sam is primarily a character from the expanded media book Stranger Things: Runaway Max, but he is mentioned in the main series. In March 1986, Max wrote a letter to him as part of her potential final goodbyes while she was targeted by Vecna.

37. #37Robin Buckley

    Keys: Robin, Rockin' Robin, Rob, Robin Buckley

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    Robin Buckley is an intelligent, sarcastic, and multilingual resident of Hawkins, Indiana. Introduced while working alongside her former classmate Steve Harrington at the Scoops Ahoy ice cream parlor, she initially entertains herself by teasing him. Her sharp intellect and linguistic skills become invaluable when she helps Steve and Dustin Henderson translate a secret Russian coded message, leading to the discovery of a Soviet base beneath Starcourt Mall. During this ordeal, she and Steve are captured and drugged with a truth serum, which solidifies their platonic bond and leads to Robin coming out to him as gay. She becomes a trusted ally in the fight against the Mind Flayer.

    By 1986, Robin is working at Family Video with Steve. She gets drawn into the investigation of Vecna, a new supernatural threat murdering teenagers. She forms a close friendship with Nancy Wheeler and develops a crush on her bandmate, Vickie. Robin plays a key role in uncovering the history of Victor Creel and discovers that music can be used to break Vecna's psychic hold on his victims. She bravely ventures into the Upside Down with Steve and Nancy to confront Vecna directly, proving her courage and loyalty to her friends.

38. #38Rogue Doctor

    Keys: Rogue Doctor, Russian scientist, Nevada Experiment, Soviet spy

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    The Rogue Doctor was a scientist and Soviet spy who infiltrated the Nevada Experiment in 1943. Working under Dr. Martin Brenner, he secretly gathered intelligence and ultimately stole experimental equipment connected to interdimensional research. After his escape, he took refuge with the stolen technology in the nearby Rachel Caves.

    In the 1950s, an eight-year-old Henry Creel discovered the injured doctor while exploring the caves. Paranoid and unstable, the doctor warned Henry away, claiming the military was hunting him. He then shot Henry in the hand. Henry retaliated by striking the doctor with a rock and taking the briefcase containing the stolen device. This technology transported Henry into the Abyss, where he first encountered the Mind Flayer and was infected by its particles through his gunshot wound. The dying doctor warned Henry to resist the entity's influence, but Henry used his nascent powers to kill him before fleeing. The Mind Flayer subsequently blocked Henry's memory of the entire encounter.

39. #39Ray Carroll

    Keys: Hawkins National Laboratory, Ray Carroll, orderly

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    Ray Carroll is a former orderly who worked at Hawkins National Laboratory under the command of Dr. Martin Brenner. A Vietnam veteran, Carroll was in a position of authority and was responsible for administering electroshock treatments to the lab's test subjects. He was described as somewhat sadistic in his role, once seen electrocuting a young Kali Prasad with a cattle prod.

    In 1974, Carroll played a key role in the incident involving Terry Ives, Eleven's mother. After Terry broke into the lab to find her daughter, Brenner ordered Carroll to administer a high-voltage electroshock treatment that resulted in severe brain damage, leaving Terry in a semi-catatonic state.

    After retiring from the lab, Carroll moved to Chicago and lived with his two daughters. In 1984, he was tracked down by Eleven and Kali, who sought revenge. As Eleven began to telekinetically choke him, Carroll pleaded for his life, claiming he was only following orders and revealed that Dr. Brenner was still alive. Eleven ultimately spared his life after seeing a photograph of him with his daughters, and his attackers fled as police arrived.

40. #40Robert Akers

    Keys: Akers, Wolf Pack, Lieutenant Akers, Robert Akers

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    Lieutenant Robert Akers was a recurring antagonist in the fifth season of Stranger Things. A U.S. Army Lieutenant and a member of the elite military unit "Wolf Pack", his primary mission was to locate and secure Eleven, whom he viewed as a 'freak' to be controlled. Akers was characterized by his military impatience and willingness to use brutality to achieve his objectives, working under the command of Dr. Kay and Jack Sullivan.

    After numerous failed attempts to capture his target, Akers grew increasingly irritated and obsessed. He began to clash with Dr. Kay, developing a personal vendetta to succeed without her help. This obsession led to his downfall; while attempting to capture Eleven on his own terms, he and his entire squad were confronted. Akers died on November 6, 1987, when Eleven psychically compelled him to shoot himself in the head.

41. #41Patrick McKinney

    Keys: Patrick McKinney, Patrick

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    Patrick McKinney was a popular student and a talented basketball player for the Hawkins High School team in 1986. He was friends with his teammates Jason Carver and Lucas Sinclair, acting as a reassuring presence for Lucas. Despite his outward popularity, Patrick harbored deep trauma from his abusive father, a fact he kept hidden from his peers.

    In March 1986, this unresolved pain made him a target for the entity known as Vecna. Following the mysterious death of Chrissy Cunningham, Patrick began experiencing the classic symptoms of Vecna's curse, including sudden nosebleeds and horrifying visions of a grandfather clock. Loyal to his friend Jason, he joined the hunt for Eddie Munson, whom they wrongly believed was responsible for the murders.

    While chasing Eddie across Lover's Lake, Patrick fully succumbed to the curse. He was lifted out of the water and brutally killed as his bones snapped and his eyes were gouged inwards, all while a horrified Jason Carver watched. Patrick's death opened another gate to the Upside Down at the bottom of the lake and served as the final catalyst for Jason's fanatical belief that Eddie possessed satanic powers.

42. #42Patty Newby

    Keys: Patricia Newby, Henry Creel, Bob Newby, Patty Newby

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    Patricia "Patty" Newby was a student at Hawkins High School in 1959. She was the adoptive daughter of Principal Newby and the younger sister of Bob Newby. Feeling like an outsider due to her unclear parentage, Patty formed a close, romantic relationship with Henry Creel, another student who felt isolated. Patty was kind and encouraging, believing that Henry's psychic powers could be used for good, and he in turn used his abilities to help her locate her biological mother.

    Their relationship was complicated by a shadowy entity (the Mind Flayer) that influenced Henry, causing him to lose control and attack Patty's father, leaving him seriously injured. This event brought Henry to the attention of Dr. Martin Brenner. During a confrontation at the high school, Henry, torn between Brenner's manipulation and Patty's pleas, was overwhelmed by the entity and threw her from a catwalk. Patty survived the fall but was hospitalized and required a cane to walk afterward. Following her recovery, she traveled to Las Vegas and successfully reunited with her birth mother, a casino singer, an event which Henry secretly watched using his powers.

43. #43Nicole

    Keys: Nicole

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    Nicole was a student at Hawkins High School in 1983 and a member of the popular social circle that included Steve Harrington, Tommy H, and Carol Perkins, the latter of whom was her best friend. She has red hair, blue eyes, and stands 5'5" tall.

    Nicole played a minor but pivotal role in the conflict between Steve Harrington and Jonathan Byers. She discovered Jonathan developing photographs in the school's darkroom and informed her friends about them. This led to a confrontation in the school parking lot where she witnessed Steve break Jonathan's camera. Later, Nicole participated with her friends in vandalizing the Hawk theater marquee to publicly shame Nancy Wheeler. She was also present for the subsequent fight between Steve and Jonathan, fleeing with her friends when the police arrived to break it up.

44. #44Oleg

    Keys: Oleg, Yozhikov, Kamchatka, Russian prisoner

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    Oleg was a Russian prisoner held at the Kamchatka facility in 1986. The reasons for his imprisonment are unknown. During his incarceration, he befriended American police chief Jim Hopper and a disgraced prison guard, Dmitri Antonov.

    After an escape plot involving Hopper and Antonov was foiled, Oleg and other prisoners were selected for a special purpose. They were given a large, hearty meal, which Hopper correctly deduced was intended to 'fatten them up' before being forced to fight a monster. The prisoners plotted to arm themselves and fight back.

    The following night, Oleg, Hopper, Dmitri, and others were led into an arena to face a Demogorgon for the guards' entertainment. As the creature was released, the prisoners scrambled for weapons. However, the Demogorgon quickly overwhelmed them. Oleg was brutally killed by the creature, which viciously chewed on his head.

45. #45Phillip Cunningham

    Keys: Chrissy's father, Mr. Cunningham, Phillip Cunningham

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    Phillip Cunningham is a resident of Hawkins, Indiana, the husband of Laura Cunningham, and the father of the popular cheerleader Chrissy Cunningham and an unnamed son. He is characterized as a meek and presumably kind-natured man who was overshadowed by his dominant and emotionally abusive wife, Laura.

    Phillip loved his daughter but was a passive figure in her life, turning a blind eye to the immense pressure Laura placed on Chrissy, which led to Chrissy developing bulimia nervosa. This inaction was symbolized in one of Chrissy's premonitions, where her father appeared with his eyes gouged out and lips sewn shut. Following Chrissy's brutal murder in March 1986, Phillip was visibly devastated, standing silently in grief at her funeral while his wife delivered the eulogy.

46. #46New York City

    Keys: NYC, New York, NYU, New York City

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    New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with a population of over 7 million according to the 1980 census. The city has significant ties to several residents of Hawkins, Indiana.

    In the spring of 1972, Jim Hopper moved to New York City with his wife, Diane, and their daughter, Sara. Seeking a fresh start after his experiences in the Vietnam War, Hopper became a homicide detective for the New York Police Department, while Diane worked at the elementary school Sara attended. After Sara's death in 1978, Hopper and Diane divorced, and Hopper moved back to Hawkins to become the chief of police.

    The city also represents a long-held aspiration for Jonathan Byers, who has dreamed of attending New York University since he was six years old.

47. #47Murray's Warehouse

    Keys: Murray Bauman, Murray's warehouse, Sesser

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    Located at 3833 Walker Drive in Sesser, Illinois, this warehouse serves as the heavily fortified residence of private investigator and conspiracy theorist Murray Bauman. The property is secured with multiple locks, barbed wire fences, and a CCTV surveillance system. Inside, a prominent feature is a 'conspiracy wall' where Murray displays leads and clues for his investigations.

    In 1984, the warehouse became a safe haven for Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers after they recorded Dr. Owens' confession about the cover-up of Barbara Holland's death. Murray helped them craft a more believable version of the story to leak to the press. It was also here that, with Murray's encouragement, Nancy and Jonathan finally acted on their mutual feelings.

    In 1985, Jim Hopper and Joyce Byers brought the captured Russian scientist, Alexei, to the warehouse, as Murray was the only person they knew who could speak Russian. Alexei revealed the Soviets' plan to reopen the Gate using a machine they called the 'Key'. Later, the warehouse was designated as a safe house for the kids during the final confrontation with the Mind Flayer, but they were trapped at Starcourt Mall and never made it there.

48. #48Murray Bauman

    Keys: Murray Bauman, Murray, Austin Milbarge, Bald Eagle

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    Murray Bauman is a former investigative journalist for the Chicago Sun-Times who became a freelance private investigator and conspiracy theorist. Known for his eccentric personality, sharp intellect, and fluency in Russian, Murray operates out of a fortified warehouse in Sesser, Illinois. He is also a skilled martial artist with a black belt in karate.

    Initially hired in 1984 to investigate the disappearance of Barbara Holland, Murray's theories about a "full-scale Russian invasion" in Hawkins were initially dismissed. He later proved to be a crucial ally to Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers, helping them expose Hawkins National Laboratory by strategically leaking a more palatable version of the truth to the press. In 1985, Jim Hopper and Joyce Byers sought his help to translate for a captured Soviet scientist, Alexei. Murray uncovered the Russian plot to open a Gate to the Upside Down beneath Starcourt Mall and assisted in infiltrating their secret base.

    A year later, he embarked on a dangerous mission with Joyce to rescue Hopper from a Soviet gulag in Kamchatka. Using his language skills and karate, he successfully impersonated a smuggler, infiltrated the prison, and helped free Hopper, later wielding a flamethrower against a Demogorgon to aid his friends in Hawkins through the hive mind. He remains a fiercely loyal, if cynical, ally.

49. #49Mr. Bingham

    Keys: Bingham House, Mr. Bingham, Suzie's father

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    Mr. Bingham is the patriarch of the Bingham family and the father of Suzie Bingham, residing in Salt Lake City, Utah. A devout Mormon, he is a strict and religious man who is intolerant of ideas that challenge his beliefs. This is notably shown when he confiscates Suzie's computer upon discovering she was considering agnosticism.

    Mr. Bingham is the father of at least eight children: Eden, Tabitha, Suzie, Tatum, Cornelius, Sterling, Tanner, and Peter. He spends most of his time secluded in his locked home office, leaving his children to run amok throughout the house with little supervision, a situation which often leaves him exasperated. His eldest daughter, Eden, struggles to maintain order among her younger siblings. It is suggested that Mr. Bingham may hold a position of authority in his church, as he was seen working on a document titled "Preparing For A Celestial Marriage."

50. #50Mr. Hauser

    Keys: Hauser, Mr. Hauser

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    Mr. Hauser is an English teacher and the apparent head of the theater department at Hawkins High School in 1983. He is the favorite teacher of Robin Buckley, allowing her to spend lunch periods in his classroom where they would talk. During these conversations, it was revealed Hauser has traveled to Paris and knows some French.

    Hauser's relationship with his students extends beyond the curriculum, as he showed concern for Robin's fascination with running away after the disappearance of Barbara Holland. He becomes a figure of suspicion for Robin when he claims to have spoken with Barb about an essay on George Orwell's 1984 shortly before she vanished. Robin noted that as a sophomore, Barb would not have been assigned that book, leading her to believe Mr. Hauser was hiding something about their conversation.

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