List of Daria characters

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Daria is an animated sitcom that aired on MTV from 1997 to 2002. The show chronicles the life of cynical high schooler Daria Morgendorfer and her friends and family in the fictional town of Lawndale.

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Lawndale High

Classmates of Daria and Jane

Classmates of Quinn

The Fashion Club

The Fashion Club is a group of highly fashionable girl students in Lawndale High that Quinn is a member of but Daria is not. [6]

  • Sandi Griffin (first appearance: Episode #101, "Esteemsters") – The club president and most popular girl in school. She often tries to embarrass or sabotage Quinn due to jealousy. She was voiced by Lisa Kathleen Collins/Janie Mertz.
  • Stacy Rowe (first appearance: Episode #101, "Esteemsters") – The secretary of the club. Stacy is very insecure & neurotic and is the closest to Quinn. She was voiced by Jessica Zaino for the first half of season 1 and Sarah Drew for the remainder of the series run.
  • Tiffany Blum-Deckler (first appearance: Episode #101, "Esteemsters") – The sycophant of the club. She is known for her monotonous voice and lack of intelligence. She was voiced by Ashley Albert.

Others

  • Joey, Jeffy, and Jamie (collectively known as "The Three Js") are three nearly interchangeable high-school students and members of the school's football team who constantly compete for Quinn's affection. Joey was voiced by Geoffrey Arend in "The Invitation" and Steven Huppert for the remainder of the series, Jeffy by Tim Novikoff, and Jamie by Marc Thompson.
  • Brooke (only appearance: Episode #109, "Too Cute") – A Lawndale High student who received a nose job from Dr. Shar which increased her popularity. She was considered for membership in the Fashion Club until the plastic surgery failed.
  • Robert (first appearance: Episode #207, "The New Kid"): A dimwitted, stiff, exceedingly-polite boy used repeatedly as a sort of "decoy date" for both Daria and Brittany. Robert was voiced by Evan Farmer.

Faculty

Other characters

Daria's extended family

Jane and Trent's family

Members of the extended Lane family that are seen in Episode #112 ("The Teachings of Don Jake") include Aunt Bernice, Uncle Max (who is constantly drunk and likes Trent for being a loser), and a verbally abusive, unnamed grandmother in a wheelchair.

Mystik Spiral

Mystik Spiral is a nu metal band that Jane Lane's brother Trent plays in.

Recurring residents of Lawndale

One-time characters

Holidays

  • Cupid (only appearance: "Depth Takes a Holiday") – The spirit of Saint Valentine's Day, taking the appearance of a large man with wings wearing a toga. He has the ability to inspire affection in anyone.
  • St. Patrick's Day (only appearance: "Depth Takes a Holiday") – The spirit of Saint Patrick's Day, a man dressed all in green who speaks with an Irish accent.
  • Christmas (only appearance: "Depth Takes a Holiday") – The spirit of Christmas and one of the most popular students at Holiday Island High School.
  • Halloween (only appearance: "Depth Takes a Holiday") – The spirit of Halloween, who leaves her home with Christmas and Guy Fawkes Day to form a band. Her voice artist was Danielle Carin.
  • Guy Fawkes Day (only appearance: "Depth Takes a Holiday") – The spirit of Guy Fawkes Day, who wears black leather and spouts off stereotypical British phrases.

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