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 …

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

Jan 1, 2026 · Barb was introduced in the first season of Stranger Things, and sadly, she doesn't end up making it out alive. She was Nancy's best friend who quietly kept her grounded, but she would meet...

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.

Aug 25, 2022 · Barbara Holland became an instant fan favorite in Stranger Things, but her death was shrouded in a bit of controversy. The character known as "Barb" was played by Shannon Purser in …

Nov 18, 2025 · Stranger Things has had a plethora of stunning moments throughout its runtime, but among all, the most shocking moment was the early and sudden death of Barb Holland.

Nov 28, 2025 · Shannon Purser as Barb in “Stranger Things.” Created by Matt and Ross Duffer, the Netflix sci-fi hit first premiered in 2016, and will end with Season 5. Volume I premiered Nov. 26.

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.

Nov 7, 2025 · Barb famously died during Season 1 of Stranger Things, with her grim fate sparking the ‘Justice for Barb’ movement. The character’s body will apparently be seen during Season 5, but...

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 …