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 …

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.

Jan 1, 2026 · 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.

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 …

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, …

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.

Dec 7, 2025 · Barb enters the story as Nancy Wheeler's closest friend. She's a bit conservative and nerdy, yet quite observant. She sees the warning at Steve's party and voices her concern. …

Nov 25, 2025 · “It started as a simple, yet vitally important, question: How much more content can we, the writers of the internet, squeeze out of Barb from Stranger Things?”

Oct 16, 2025 · The news comes in the form of a major update from Time Magazine, showing a dummy of her body. As Millie Bobby Brown confirmed earlier, Barb will be one of the names to …