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True Blood/Characters
True Blood has a large ensemble cast of characters. This list include every credited character to appear in two episodes or more.
The supporting characters is organized by species. "Humans" includes witches, brujos, ghosts, mediums, possessed humans, and humans with faerie blood (a.k.a. "halflings" and telepaths). Also note that, for this list, every character appearing on the show is considered human until shown otherwise.
The list is complete and updated as of Thank You, the 80th episode, and series finale.
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Main characters
Note that main characters are credited in every episode during their time as a part of the main cast, whether or not he or she actually does appear. This list has been trimmed to only include actual appearances.
1Including one episode as portrayed, as a child only, by Dara Iruka.
2Including one episode where The Bellefleur quadruplet were portrayed as – 3-year-olds – by Briana Berlingeri, Abigail Lowe and two uncredited actors, and one episode where they were portrayed – as 11-year-olds – by Sam Schuder, Chloe East and two uncredited actors.
3Including six episodes as portrayed by Luke Grimes.
4Including one episode as portrayed, as a child only, by Jack Metcalf and Travis Metcalf.
Supporting characters
Vampires
Shapeshifters
| Character | Actor | # |
|---|---|---|
| Melinda Mickens | J. Smith Cameron | 9 |
| Daphne Landry | Ashley Jones | 8 |
| Emory Broome | Chris Butler | 4 |
| Suzanne McKittrick | Christina Moore | 4 |
Werewolves
| Character | Actor | # |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Garza | Chloe Noelle | 15 |
| Debbie Pelt | Brit Morgan | 151 |
| Martha Bozeman | Dale Dickey | 12 |
| Danielle | Jamie Gray Hyder | 11 |
| Kenneth | Marque Richardson | 11 |
| Nate | Brendan McCarthy | 8 |
| Marcus Bozeman | Dan Buran | 7 |
| J.D. Carson | Louis Herthum | 7 |
| Cooter Johnson | Grant Bowler | 7 |
| Gus | Don Swayze | 6 |
| Jenny | Stacy Haiduk | 4 |
| Barbara Pelt | Linda Purl | 2 |
| Gordon Pelt | Steve Rankin | 2 |
| Chuck | Drew James | 2 |
| Louie | Bryan Becker | 2 |
| Turk | Kevin Fry Bowers | 2 |
| Creepy Biker | Andy Mackenzie | 2 |
1Including one episode as portrayed, as a teen, by Heather Hopkins.
Werepanthers
| Character | Actor | # |
|---|---|---|
| Felton Norris | James Harvey Ward | 8 |
| Calvin Norris | Gregory Sporleder | 6 |
| Becky | Blaine Saunders | 4 |
| Luther | E.J. Callahan | 3 |
| Timbo | Dane DeHaan | 3 |
| Bufort Norris | Greg Cipes | 2 |
| La Donna | Lauren Weedman | 2 |
| T-Dub | Ronnie Gene Blevins | 2 |
Faeries
| Character | Actor | # |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Crane | Giles Matthey | 101 |
| Claudette Crane | Camilla Luddington | 6 |
| Claudine Crane | Lara Pulver | 6 |
| Maurella | Kristina Anapau | 5 |
| Braelyn Bellefleur | Natalie Dreyfuss | 42 |
| Charlaine Bellefleur | Hannah Kasulka | 42 |
| Danika Bellefleur | Jordan Monaghan | 42 |
| Claudia Crane | Emma Greenwell | 3 |
| Claudija Crane | Helen Sadler | 3 |
| Leda | Brianna Brown | 3 |
| Hot Wings Dancer | Colleen Craig | 3 |
| Hot Wings Dancer | Nicholas Lanzisera | 3 |
| Hot Wings Dancer | Rachel Markarian | 3 |
| Hot Wings Dancer | Lockhart Brownlie | 2 |
| Hot Wings Dancer | Cody Green | 2 |
| Hot Wings Dancer | Cassidy Noblett | 2 |
| Hot Wings Dancer | Genise Ruidiaz | 2 |
| Hot Wings Dancer | Jillian Schmitz | 2 |
1Including one episode as portrayed by Neil Hopkins.
2Including one episode where The Bellefleur quadruplet were portrayed as – 3-year-olds – by Briana Berlingeri, Abigail Lowe and two uncredited actors, and one episode where they were portrayed – as 11-year-olds – by Sam Schuder, Chloe East and two uncredited actors.
Humans
Introduced in season 1
Introduced in season 2
| Character | Actor | # |
|---|---|---|
| Hadley Delahoussaye | Lindsey Haun | 7 |
| Luke McDonald | Wes Brown | 7 |
| Barry Horowitz | Chris Coy | 5 |
| Gabe | Greg Collins | 4 |
| Hugo Ayers | Christopher Gartin | 3 |
| Patricia Ludwig | Marcia de Rousse | 3 |
| Suzanne Rico | Suzanne Rico | 3 |
| Coralee | Lauren Pritchard | 3 |
| Hank | John Hillard | 3 |
| Vonetta | Missy Doty | 3 |
| Random Frenzier | Valorie Hubbard | 3 |
| Dirk | Preston Jones | 2 |
| Ludis | Jack Krizmanich | 2 |
| Dancer #1 | Jennifer Hamilton | 2 |
| Desk Clerk | Ailsa Marshall | 2 |
| Hostess | Jeanne Baron | 2 |
| Mean Looking Frenzier | Price Carson | 2 |
Introduced in season 3
Introduced in season 4
| Character | Actor | # |
|---|---|---|
| Portia Bellefleur | Courtney Ford | 8 |
| Casey | Fiona Dourif | 8 |
| Roy | Dean Chekvala | 8 |
| Antonia Gavilán | Paola Turbay | 7 |
| Naomi Brendel | Vedette Lim | 5 |
| Bucky Featherstone | Brandon Molale | 5 |
| Beverleen | Dendrie Taylor | 5 |
| Luellen | Stephanie Erb | 5 |
| Trevor | Chad Todhunter | 5 |
| Don Bartolo | Del Zamora | 4 |
| Katerina Pelham | Alexandra Breckenridge | 4 |
| Mavis | Nondumiso Tembe | 4 |
| Caroline Bellefleur | Helen Slayton-Hughes | 32 |
| Officer Trap | Chris Jai Alex | 31 |
| Doug | Jayden Lund | 3 |
| Maria | Valenzia Algarin | 3 |
| Thea Andrews | Thea Andrews | 2 |
| Paul McClatchy | James McCauley | 2 |
| Matt Stevenson | Randy Wayne | 2 |
| Joyce Watney | Galadriel Stineman | 2 |
| Camera Operator | Brian Treitler | 2 |
| Fangtasia Dancer | Kendall Lake | 2 |
| Head Priest | Hugo Bianqui | 2 |
| Little Girl | Caitlin Carmichael | 2 |
| Witch #1 | Diahnna Nicole Baxter | 2 |
| Witch #2 | Dahlia Waingort | 2 |
| Witch #3 | Silvia Curiel | 2 |
| Witch #4 | Misha Gonz-Cirkl | 2 |
1Including two episodes as portrayed by Poncho Hodges.
2Including one episode as portrayed by Katherine Helmond.
Introduced in season 5
| Character | Actor | # |
|---|---|---|
| Zaafira | Anna Khaja | 5 |
| Sarah Compton-Harris | Deborah Puette | 41 |
| Joe Bob | Ted Welch | 4 |
| Brian Eller | Brian Geraghty | 3 |
| Todd Jeffries | Jonathan Kowalsky | 3 |
| Reverend Skinner | David Bickford | 3 |
| Ray | James Jordan | 3 |
| Tyrese | Johnny Ray Gill | 3 |
| Zaafira's husband | Mike Akrawi | 3 |
| Judge Clements | Conor O'Farrell | 2 |
| Nurse Hastigan | Kiva Jump | 2 |
| Jemarcus Kessler | Lawrence Adimora | 2 |
| Cammy | Cherilyn Rae Wilson | 2 |
| Jimmy | Stephen Monroe Taylor | 2 |
| Junior | Todd Giebenhain | 2 |
| Kate | Alissa Ford | 2 |
| Tracy | Anastasia Ganias | 2 |
| Trish | Rachel Sterling | 2 |
| Zander | Ken Luckey | 2 |
| Zaafira's son | Dave Marlin | 2 |
1Including three episodes as portrayed, as a child, by Isabella Rice.
Introduced in season 6
| Character | Actor | # |
|---|---|---|
| Big John Dixon | John W. Godley | 5 |
| Doctor Finn | Pruitt Taylor Vince | 5 |
| Doctor Overlark | John Fleck | 5 |
| Hido Takahashi | Keone Young | 5 |
| Karen | Paula Jai Parker | 5 |
| MacGilvary | Ingo Neuhaus | 4 |
| Crystal Stewart | Haley Brooke Walker | 4 |
| Belinda | Brianne Davis | 4 |
| Jessie | Matt Cook | 3 |
| Morris | Mark Withers | 3 |
| Ruscio | Kofi Natei | 3 |
| Smarmy Guard | Michael Maize | 3 |
| Ms. Suzuki | Tamlyn Tomita | 2 |
| Mary Wright | Valarie Pettiford | 2 |
| Bruce | Shaun Brown | 2 |
| Hartzell | Todd Quillen | 2 |
| Mustard | Jessy Hodges | 2 |
| Somchai | Danielle Yu | 2 |
| Camp Guard | David Landry | 2 |
| Cart Pusher | Jim Hoffmaster | 2 |
| Lab Coat Scientist | Troy Vincent | 2 |
Introduced in season 7
| Character | Actor | # |
|---|---|---|
| Kazuo "Mr. Gus, Jr." Ryuichi | Will Yun Lee | 5 |
| Yuske | Yutaka Takeuchi | 5 |
| Vince Gibson | Brett Rickaby | 4 |
| Brigitte | Ashley Hinshaw | 4 |
| Lou | Lucas Adams | 3 |
| Mack | Robert Baker | 3 |
| Townsperson | Holly Hawkins | 3 |
| Townsperson | Ben Zelevansky | 3 |
| Charles Dupont | Matthew Holmes | 2 |
| Sanbir Dutta | Shishir Kurup | 2 |
| Hiroki | Louis Ozawa Changchien | 2 |
| Minus | Gilbert Owuor | 2 |
| Townsperson | Kendall Jones | 2 |
