Who is Nancy Wheeler in Stranger Things?

Nancy Drew of Hawkins · The older kids

Nancy Wheeler (Nancy Drew of Hawkins) is a character in Stranger Things, part of The older kids. Mike's studious sister, pulled into the horror when her best friend Barb disappears.

When does Nancy Wheeler first appear?

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

Who is Nancy Wheeler connected to?

Relationships already established when Nancy Wheeler first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Mike Wheeler — Siblings

Which group does Nancy Wheeler belong to?

By the time Nancy Wheeler appears, The older kids also includes Steve Harrington, Jonathan Byers.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

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

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