Who is Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things?

Bard of the Party · The Party

Dustin Henderson (Bard of the Party) is a character in Stranger Things, part of The Party. Toothless grin, big brain, bigger heart — the Party's scientist and diplomat.

When does Dustin Henderson first appear?

Dustin Henderson first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“The Vanishing of Will Byers”) of Stranger Things (2016–2025, Netflix).

Who is Dustin Henderson connected to?

Relationships already established when Dustin Henderson first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Mike Wheeler — Party members
• Lucas Sinclair — Party members

Which group does Dustin Henderson belong to?

By the time Dustin Henderson appears, The Party also includes Eleven, Mike Wheeler, Lucas Sinclair, Will Byers.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Eleven — The weirdo on Maple Street
• Mike Wheeler — Paladin of the Party
• Lucas Sinclair — Ranger of the Party
• Will Byers — The boy who vanished
• Steve Harrington — The hair
• Nancy Wheeler — Nancy Drew of Hawkins
• Jonathan Byers — Will's brother
• Joyce Byers — Will's mother
• Jim Hopper — Chief of Police
• Dr. Martin Brenner — "Papa"

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