Who is Riley Abel in The Last of Us?

Ellie's best friend · Fireflies

Riley Abel (Ellie's best friend) is a character in The Last of Us, part of Fireflies. Riley Abel grew up alongside Ellie in FEDRA's Boston military school — her best friend, her bad influence, and the first person who made the QZ feel survivable. Then she vanished, and reappeared wearing a Firefly pendant: sixteen and sworn to the revolution. She has one night, an abandoned mall, and a list of wonders to show Ellie before her new war takes her away.

When does Riley Abel first appear?

Riley Abel first appears in Season 1, Episode 7 (“Left Behind”) of The Last of Us (2023–, HBO Max).

Who is Riley Abel connected to?

Relationships already established when Riley Abel first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Ellie Williams — One night in the mall

Which group does Riley Abel belong to?

By the time Riley Abel appears, Fireflies also includes Marlene.

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