Barbara "Barb" Holland was a recurring character in the first season of Stranger Things. She was portrayed by Shannon Purser. Barb was the best friend of Nancy Wheeler. In late 1983, Barb …

1 day ago · Barb is one of the original Stranger Things characters, but sadly, she meets her end in the first season. Here's a breakdown of what happened to her.

Shannon Purser (born June 27, 1997) is an American actress. She made her acting debut as Barb in the Netflix drama series Stranger Things (2016–2025), for which she was nominated for the Primetime …

Oct 16, 2025 · The set for Stranger Things’ final season harbors a dark truth: the body of beloved season one character Barb remains in the Upside Down. Here’s what we know.

Oct 16, 2025 · Barb, played by Shannon Purser, can be seen half-buried underground with a gash on her neck and covered in vines characteristic of the other-worldly dimension. Barb is perhaps most …

Oct 16, 2025 · The viral outpouring for Barb has led to the character getting grim nods ever since season one sidestepped the fact that she was gone for good (no lab-made fake bodies for her, unlike …

Shannon Purser is an American actress, known to audiences for her roles in the series Stranger Things (2016) as Barbara "Barb" Holland, and CW's teen drama Riverdale (2017) as "Ethel Muggs".

Oct 16, 2025 · Fan-favorite character Barb is set to make a brief appearance in 'Stranger Things' Season 5, but not necessarily in the way fans would have hoped.

Oct 11, 2024 · Barb, played by Shannon Purser, is Nancy Wheeler's best friend, and she disappears early on in the series while at a party with Nancy.

Oct 16, 2025 · The Duffer Brothers are finally set to give a fan-favorite Stranger Things character the closure fans have been asking for since Season 1.