Dr. Jack Shephard
Portrayed by Matthew Fox
John O'Hara (child)
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 94
Centric episode(s)
"Pilot, Part 1"
"White Rabbit"
"All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues"
"Do No Harm"
"Exodus, Part 1"
"Man of Science, Man of Faith"
"The Hunting Party"
"A Tale of Two Cities"
"Stranger in a Strange Land"
"Through the Looking Glass"
"Something Nice Back Home"
"There's No Place Like Home, Part 1"
"There's No Place Like Home, Parts 2 & 3"
"316"
Name Jack Shephard
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
ProfessionWorkman, DHARMA Initiative
Spinal surgeon, St. Sebastian Hospital
In Australia......finding his father
On the plane......returning his father's body
Family members
Ray Shephard - Grandfather
Christian Shephard - Father
Margo Shephard - Mother
Claire Littleton - Half-Sister
Aaron Littleton - Half-Nephew
Sarah Shephard - Ex-Wife
Kate Austen - Ex-Fiancée

Kate Austen
Portrayed by Evangeline Lilly
Skye McCole Bartusiak (age 13)
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count92
Centric episode(s)
"Pilot, Part 2"
"Tabula Rasa"
"Whatever the Case May Be"
"Born to Run"
"Exodus, Part 1"
"What Kate Did"
"I Do"
"Left Behind"
"Eggtown"
"There's No Place Like Home, Part 1"
"There's No Place Like Home, Parts 2 & 3"
"The Little Prince"
"Whatever Happened, Happened"
Name Katherine Anne Austen
Also known as Annie
Joan Hart
Monica Callis
Katherine Dodd
Maggie Ryan
Lucy
Date of birth May 1977
Origin Ames, Iowa, USA
Profession Mechanic, DHARMA Initiative
Farm hand, Mullen farm
In Australia...... to find a new life
On the plane...... to be escorted to USA by the Marshal
Family members
Diane Janssen - Mother
Wayne Janssen - Father
Sam Austen - Stepfather
Kevin Callis - Husband
Jack Shephard - Ex-Fiancé
Aaron Littleton - Foster Son

James "Sawyer" Ford
Portrayed by Josh Holloway Gordon Hardie (child)
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 90
Centric episode(s)
"Confidence Man"
"Outlaws"
"Exodus, Part 1"
"The Long Con"
"Every Man for Himself"
"LaFleur"
Name James Ford
Also known as Sawyer
Jim LaFleur
Date of birth1969
Origin Jasper, Alabama, USA
Profession Head of Security, DHARMA Initiative
Con man
In Australia......to find and kill the original Sawyer
On the plane......being deported after being arrested in Sydney
Family members
Mr. Ford - Father
Mary Ford - Mother
Unnamed Uncle
Clementine Phillips - Daughter
Juliet Burke - Girlfriend
Cassidy Phillips - Ex-Lover




Hugo "Hurley" Reyes
Portrayed by Jorge Garcia
Caden Waidyatilleka (age 10)
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 89
Centric episode(s)
"Numbers"
"Exodus, Part 2"
"Everybody Hates Hugo"
"Dave"
"Tricia Tanaka Is Dead"
"The Beginning of the End"
"There's No Place Like Home, Part 1"
"There's No Place Like Home, Parts 2 & 3"
"The Lie"
Name Hugo Reyes
Also known as Hurley
Date of birth1977
Origin Santa Monica, California, USA
Profession Chef, DHARMA Initiative
Employee at Mr. Cluck's Chicken Shack
Business owner and investor
In Australia......to find the origin and meaning of the Numbers
On the plane......to return home for his mother's birthday
Family members
Tito Reyes - Grandfather
David Reyes - Father
Carmen Reyes - Mother
Diego Reyes - Brother
Lisa Reyes - Former Sister In Law


John Locke
Portrayed by Terry O'QuinnCharles
Henry Wyson (age 5)
Caleb Steinmeyer (age 16)
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 83
Centric episode(s)
"Walkabout"
"Deus Ex Machina"
"Exodus, Part 2"
"Orientation"
"Lockdown"
"Further Instructions"
"The Man from Tallahassee"
"The Brig"
"Cabin Fever"
"The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham"
Name John Locke
Also known as Jeremy Bentham
Date of birth 30 May 1956
Origin Tustin, California, USA
Profession Assistant manager, department store
Owner, Welcome Home Professional Home Inspections
Commune member
Regional collections supervisor, cardboard manufacturer
Leader of the Others
In Australia......to participate in a walkabout tour out of Melbourne
On the plane......to return home
Family members
Mrs. Locke - Maternal Grandmother
Anthony Cooper - Father
Emily Locke - Mother
Bea Jones - Great Aunt
Florence - Former Foster Mother
Melissa - Former Foster Sister
Jeannie - Former Foster Sister
Former Foster Brother





Sayid Jarrah

Portrayed byNaveen Andrews
Anthony Keyvan (child)
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 80
Centric episode(s)
"Solitary"
"The Greater Good"
"One of Them"
"Enter 77"
"The Economist"
"There's No Place Like Home, Part 1"
"There's No Place Like Home, Parts 2 & 3"
"He's Our You"
Name Sayid Hassan Jarrah
Also known as Najeev
Date of birth1967
Origin Tikrit, Salah AdDin, Iraq
ProfessionHitman
Chef, Le Portail d'Arabie
Intelligence Officer, Iraqi Republican Guard
In Australia......being blackmailed by the CIA to infiltrate a terrorist cell
On the plane......to find his childhood love, Nadia
Family members
Sayid's father - Father
Sayid's mother - Mother
Omer Jarrah - Brother
Noor "Nadia" Abed Jazeem - Wife


Jin-Soo Kwon
Portrayed by Daniel Dae Kim
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 76
Centric episode(s)
"...In Translation"
"Exodus, Part 2"
"...And Found"
"The Glass Ballerina"
"Ji Yeon"
"This Place Is Death"
Name Jin-Soo Kwon
Date of birth 27 November 1974
OriginNamhae, South Korea
ProfessionSecurity officer, DHARMA Initiative
Soldier, South Korean Army
Doorman, Seoul Gateway Hotel
Waiter
Manager, Paik Heavy Industries
Enforcer, Paik Heavy Industries
In Australia......to secretly deliver watch to Mr. Paik's associate in Sydney
On the plane......to secretly deliver watch to Mr. Paik's associate in Los Angeles
Family members
Mr. Kwon - Adoptive father
Jin's mother - Mother
Mr. Paik - Father-in-law
Mrs. Paik - Mother-in-law
Sun-Hwa Kwon - Wife
Ji Yeon Kwon - Daughter




Sun-Hwa Kwon
Portrayed byYunjin Kim
Sophie Kim (child)
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count74
Centric episode(s)
"House of the Rising Sun"
"Exodus, Part 1"
"...And Found"
"The Whole Truth"
"The Glass Ballerina"
"D.O.C."
"Ji Yeon"
"There's No Place Like Home, Part 1"
"There's No Place Like Home, Parts 2 & 3"
"This Place Is Death"
Name Sun-Hwa Kwon
Also known as Dahlia Choi
Date of birth March 20, 1980
Origin Seoul, South Korea
ProfessionManaging director of Paik Industries
In Australia......to accompany Jin, planning on escaping
On the plane......for a "vacation"
Family members
Mr. Paik - Father
Mrs. Paik - Mother
Jin-Soo Kwon - Husband
Ji Yeon Kwon - Daughter
Mr. Kwon - Father-In-Law
Jin's mother - Mother-In-Law



Charlie Pace
Portrayed by Dominic Monaghan
Jeremy Shada (age 8)
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"The Beginning of the End"
Episode count 61
Centric episode(s)
"Pilot, Part 2"
"The Moth"
"Homecoming"
"Exodus, Part 2"
"Fire + Water"
"Greatest Hits"
Name Charlie Hieronymus Pace
Date of birth 1979
Date of death 21 December 2004
("Through the Looking Glass")
Origin Manchester, United Kingdom
Profession Bass guitarist, Drive Shaft
In Australia......to convince Liam to return to Drive Shaft
On the plane......to start Drive Shafts' comeback tour
Family members
Dexter Stratton - Great Grandfather
Simon Pace - Father
Megan Pace - Mother
Liam Pace - Brother
Karen Pace - Sister In Law
Megan Pace - Niece

Claire Littleton
Portrayed by Emilie de Ravin
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"The Little Prince"
Episode count 59
Centric episode(s)
"Raised by Another"
"Maternity Leave"
"Par Avion"
Name Claire Littleton
Date of birth 27 October 1982
Origin Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Profession Tattoo artist
Cashier, Fish & Fry
On the plane......to give away her baby for adoption.
Family members
Ray Shephard - Grandfather
Christian Shephard - Father
Carole Littleton - Mother
Lindsey Littleton - Aunt
Jack Shephard - Half-Brother
Aaron Littleton - Son


Michael Dawson
Portrayed by Harold Perrineau
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"There's No Place Like Home, Part 3"
Episode count 47
Centric episode(s)
"Special"
"Exodus, Part 2"
"Adrift"
"Three Minutes"
"Meet Kevin Johnson"
Name Michael Dawson
Also known as Kevin Johnson
Date of death 30 December 2004
("There's No Place Like Home, Part 3")
Origin New York City, New York, USA
Profession Aspiring artist
Construction worker
Deckhand, Kahana (double agent for the Others)
In Australia......to reunite with Walt
On the plane......to return home
Family members
Walter Dawson - Father
Michael's mother - Mother
Susan Lloyd - Mother of Walt
Walter Lloyd - Son


Benjamin Linus
Portrayed by Michael Emerson
Sterling Beaumon (child)
First seen"One of Them"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 46
Centric episode(s)
"The Man Behind the Curtain"
"The Shape of Things to Come"
"Dead Is Dead"
NameBenjamin Linus
Also known asHenry Gale
Dean Moriarty
Date of birth 19 December 1964
Origin Portland, Oregon, USA
Profession Workman, DHARMA Initiative
Leader of the Others
Family members
Roger Linus - Father
Emily Linus - Mother
Alexandra - Adoptive Daughter





Dr. Juliet Burke
Portrayed by Elizabeth Mitchell
First seen"A Tale of Two Cities"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 43
Centric episode(s)
"Not in Portland"
"One of Us"
"The Other Woman"
NameJuliet Burke
Origin Miami, Florida, USA
Profession Mechanic, DHARMA Initiative
Fertility doctor, Miami Central University Medical Research Laboratory
Fertility doctor, The Others
Family members
Rachel Carlson - Sister
Julian Carlson - Nephew
Edmund Burke - Ex-husband
Goodwin Stanhope - Ex-lover
James Ford - Boyfriend








Desmond Hume

Portrayed by Henry Ian Cusick
First seen"Man of Science, Man of Faith"
Last seen"The Variable"
Episode count 38
Centric episode(s)
"Live Together, Die Alone"
"Flashes Before Your Eyes"
"Catch-22"
"The Constant"
"Jughead"
Name Desmond David Hume
Origin Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Profession Set designer, Royal Shakespeare Company
Monk
Lance Corporal, Royal Scots (Dis. Disch.)
Swan station operator, DHARMA Initiative
Family members
Unnamed Father
Three Unnamed Brothers
Charles Widmore - Father-in-law
Penelope Hume - Wife
Daniel Faraday - Brother-in-law
Charlie Hume - Son
Ruth - Ex-fiancee





Walter Lloyd
Portrayed by Malcolm David Kelley
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham"
Episode coun t32
Centric episode(s)
"Special"
"Exodus, Part 1"
Name Walter Lloyd
Date of birth 24 August 1994
Origin New York City, New York, USA
Profession Student
In Australia......living with his mother and stepfather
On the plane......to live in his new home, New York City, with father
Family members
Walter Dawson - Grandfather
Michael's mother - Grandmother
Michael Dawson - Father
Susan Lloyd - Mother
Brian Porter - Stepfather
Vincent - Ex-Pet



Shannon Rutherford
Portrayed by Maggie Grace
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Exposé"
Episode count 29
Centric episode(s)
"Exodus, Part 1"
"Abandoned"
NameShannon Rutherford
Date of birth 1984
Date of death 8 November 2004
("Abandoned")
OriginLos Angeles, California, USA
Profession Ballet instructor
In Australia......to live with her latest boyfriend
On the plane......to return home
Family members
Adam Rutherford - Father
Sabrina Carlyle - Stepmother
Boone Carlyle - Stepbrother
Ex-husband








Boone Carlyle
Portrayed by Ian Somerhalder
First seen"Pilot, Part 1"
Last seen"Exposé"
Episode count 25
Centric episode(s)
"Hearts and Minds"
Name Boone Carlyle
Date of birth 1982
Date of death 1 November 2004
("Do No Harm")
Origin Malibu, CA, USA
Profession Lifeguard
COO of Carlyle Weddings
In Australia......to rescue Shannon from her "abusive" boyfriend
On the plane......to escort Shannon back to Los Angeles
Family members
Sabrina Carlyle - Mother
Adam Rutherford - Stepfather
Shannon Rutherford - Stepsister















Ana Lucia Cortez
Portrayed byMichelle Rodriguez
First seen"Exodus, Part 1"
Last seen"The Lie"
Episode count 21
Centric episode(s)
"Collision"
"Two for the Road"
Name Ana Lucia Cortez
Also known as Sarah
Date of birth 1975
Date of death 24 November 2004
("Two for the Road")
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Profession Police officer, LAPD
Security agent, TSA
Bodyguard
In Australia...... to accompany Christian Shephard
On the plane......to return home
Family members
Teresa Cortez - Mother
Unborn child
Danny - Father of her unborn child




Daniel Faraday
Portrayed by Jeremy Davies
Spencer Allyn (child)
First seen"The Beginning of the End"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 21
Centric episode(s)
"Confirmed Dead"
"The Variable"
Name Daniel Faraday
Date of birth 1978
Date of death 1977
("The Variable")
ProfessionScientist, DHARMA Initiative
Professor of physics, Queen's College
On the island...Part of a team searching for Benjamin Linus, looking to heal his mind and continue his physics research
Family members
Charles Widmore - Father
Eloise Hawking - Mother
Penelope Hume - Half-Sister
Desmond Hume - Brother-in-law
Charlie Hume - Nephew
Theresa Spencer - ex-Girlfriend










Mr. Eko
Portrayed byAdewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeKolawolfe Obileye, Jr. (child)
First seen"Adrift"
Last seen"I Do"
Episode count 21
Centric episode(s)
"The 23rd Psalm"
"?"
"The Cost of Living"
Name Eko
Also known as
Oduduwa Ulu
Eko Tunde
Date of birth 1968
Date of death 2 December 2004
("The Cost of Living")
Origin Nigeria
Profession Warlord and drug dealer
Catholic priest
In Australia......to work as a priest
On the plane......to follow a job opportunity
Family members
Yemi - Brother










Miles Straume
Portrayed by Ken LeungLance Ho (child)
First seen"Confirmed Dead"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 19
Centric episode(s)
"Confirmed Dead"
"Some Like It Hoth"
Name Miles Straume
Date of birth 1977
Origin The Island
Profession Security officer, DHARMA Initiative
Spiritualist
On the island...Part of a team searching for Benjamin Linus, to earn 1.6 million dollars
Family members
Pierre Chang - Father
Lara Chang - Mother













Libby
a.k.a. Elizabeth
Portrayed by Cynthia Watros
First seen"Adrift"
Last seen"Meet Kevin Johnson"
Episode count 19
Name Elizabeth
Also known as Libby
Date of birth 1967
Date of death 25 November 2004
("?")
Origin Newport Beach, California, USA
Profession Clinical psychologist
In Australia...Unknown
On the plane...Unknown
Family members
David - Husband








Charlotte Lewis
Portrayed by Rebecca MaderMaya Henssens (child)
First seen"Confirmed Dead"
Last seen"Follow the Leader"
Episode count 18
Centric episode(s)
"Confirmed Dead"
Name Charlotte Staples Lewis
Date of birth 2 July 1971
Date of deathDuring a shift in time (Distant past)
("This Place Is Death")
Origin The Island
Profession Cultural anthropologist
On the island...Part of a team searching for Benjamin Linus, looking to return to the place where she was born and raised
Family members
David Lewis - Father
Jeanette Lewis - Mother
Two sisters









Nikki Fernandez
Portrayed by Kiele Sanchez
First seen"Further Instructions"
Last seen"Ji Yeon"
Episode count 7
Centric episode(s)
"Exposé"
Name Nikki Fernandez
Date of death 11 December 2004
("Exposé")
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Profession Actress
Con woman
In Australia...Guest starring in the show Exposé, Murdering Howard L. Zukerman along with Paulo to obtain the diamonds.
On the plane...To return to the U.S. with Paulo






Paulo
Portrayed by Rodrigo Santoro
First seen"Further Instructions"
Last seen"Exposé"
Episode count 7
Centric episode(s)
"Exposé"
Name Paulo
Date of death 11 December 2004
("Exposé")
Origin Brazil
Profession Chef/Con-Man
In Australia...To help Nikki murder and rob Zukerman
On the plane...To return to the U.S. after completing the murder/robbery