Steve Harrington

Steve Harrington
Stranger Things character
Joe Keery as Steve Harrington in the third season
First appearance"Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers" (2016)
Created byThe Duffer Brothers
Portrayed byJoe Keery
Voiced byJeremy Jordan (Tales from '85)
In-universe information
Full nameSteven Harrington
Nicknames
  • King Steve
  • The Hair
  • Dingus
  • Ninja
  • Tweedledum
  • Pretty Boy
  • Big Boy
  • Popeye
  • Bambi
  • Coach Steve
Occupation
  • Scoops Ahoy employee (formerly)
  • Family Video employee (formerly)
  • Lifeguard at Hawkins pool (formerly)
  • School swimming captain (formerly)
  • Baseball little league coach
  • Sex education teacher
FamilyDanny Harrington (father)
Significant other
HomeHawkins, Indiana, United States
NationalityAmerican

Steven "Steve" Harrington is a fictional character from the Netflix science fiction horror television series Stranger Things, portrayed by Joe Keery. Initially characterized as a stereotypically unlikeable jock, Steve has progressed throughout the series into a more courageous, thoughtful, and caring character. His character development has been well received, with critics calling him the series' breakout character and its emotional anchor.

Initially a part of the first season's recurring cast, Keery was promoted to a series regular in the second season.