Steve Harrington
| Steve Harrington | |
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| Stranger Things character | |
| First appearance | "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers" (2016) |
| Created by | The Duffer Brothers |
| Portrayed by | Joe Keery |
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| Significant other | Nancy Wheeler (ex-girlfriend) |
| Home | Hawkins, Indiana, United States |
Steve Harrington is a fictional character from the Netflix television series Stranger Things, portrayed by Joe Keery. Though 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 show's 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.