Jim Hopper (Stranger Things)
| Jim Hopper | |
|---|---|
| Stranger Things character | |
David Harbour as Jim Hopper in Season 2 (2017) | |
| First appearance | "The Vanishing of Will Byers" (2016) |
| Created by | The Duffer Brothers |
| Portrayed by | David Harbour Oscar Lloyd (West End) |
| Voiced by | Brent Mukai (Smite) |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | James Hopper Jr. |
| Alias | Antique Chariot |
| Nicknames | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Police chief |
| Family |
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| Significant other | Diane Hopper (ex-wife) Joyce Byers (partner) |
| Home | Hawkins, Indiana, United States |
James "Jim" Hopper Jr. is a fictional character from the Netflix science fiction horror drama series Stranger Things.
He is a Vietnam veteran and the alcoholic chief of police in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, who, throughout the first three seasons, investigates the strange occurrences in the town. Initially fairly reclusive and lonely due to the death of his daughter, Hopper gradually grows out of his shell, becoming the adoptive father of Eleven, and later starting a relationship with Joyce Byers. Hopper is portrayed by David Harbour, whose performance has received positive reviews, as has the character.However, his character development in Season 3 was negatively received, due to being perceived as regressive and misogynistic.