Daria Morgendorffer

Description: Daria Morgendorffer is the protagonist of the series. She is known for her wit, intelligence, and cynical view of life. Despite her 'mask' she hides her real self under, she is sensitive and does show moments of vulnerability.

Age: 16 (in Season One), 18 (in 'Is It College Yet?')

Traits: Snarky, smart, anti-social, apathetic, sensitive

Appearance: Auburn hair down to shoulders, brown eyes, round glasses, orange shirt, green jacket, black skirt, combat boots

Family: Helen Morgendorffer (mother), Jake Morgendorffer (father), Quinn Morgendorffer (sister), Amy Barksdale (aunt), Rita Barksdale (aunt), Erin Chambers (cousin), Ruth Morgendorffer (paternal grandmother), "Mad Dog" Morgendorffer (paternal grandfather, deceased), Grandma Barksdale (maternal grandmother, name unknown)

Relationships:

• Friends: Jane Lane (best friend), Jodie Landon (acquaintance)
• Love Interests: Trent Lane (ex-crush), Ted DeWitt-Clinton (potential ex-crush), Tom Sloane (ex-boyfriend)

Favorite Quotes:

• "I'm not much for public speaking, or much for speaking, or, come to think of it, much for the public..." - Is It College Yet?
• "I already have. When I get through with him, there'll be nothing left but jelly." - Sealed With A Kick (pilot)
• "I'd like to but first, they [Beavis and Butt-Head] have to figure out that when the telephone makes that funny sound, you're supposed to pick it up and say hello." - Interview from CBS Early Show (January 2002)

Trivia:

• Daria first appeared as a recurring character in Beavis and Butt-Head before getting her own show.
• She is 5'2" (Lane Miserables).
• She's a Scorpio, according to the Beavis and Butt-Head episode "Chicken Soup for the Butt".

Jane Lane

Description: Jane Lane is Daria's best friend and a fellow outcast at Lawndale High. She is known for her artistic talent, quick wit, and more outgoing personality compared to Daria. Jane has a strong sense of self and rarely compromises her identity.

Age: 16 (in Season One), 18 (in 'Is It College Yet?')

Traits: Artistic, sarcastic, confident, independent, adventurous

Appearance: Short black hair, blue eyes, red jacket, black t-shirt, grey shorts, boots

Family: Vincent Lane (father), Amanda Lane (mother), Summer Lane (sister), Wind Lane (brother), Penny Lane (sister), Trent Lane (brother)

Relationships:

• Friends: Daria Morgendorffer (best friend)
• Love Interests: Evan (ex-crush), Tom Sloane (ex-boyfriend), Nathan (ex-boyfriend)

Favorite Quotes:

• "Being Jane Lane's what I do best." - Is It Fall Yet?
• "If he makes you join his cult, can I have your web page software?" - The New Kid
• "You know Daria. She's a regular chatterbox." - Road Worrier

Trivia:

• Jane is an accomplished runner and briefly joined the track team. ("See Jane Run")
• She applies to and is accepted into Boston Fine Arts College. ("Is It College Yet?")
• Jane ran two websites: Palace of Pixels, which featured wallpapers and a pizza guide, and LaneBay, the web's first family-style online art auction.

Quinn Morgendorffer

Description: Quinn Morgendorffer is Daria's younger sister and a prominent member of the popular crowd at Lawndale High. Known for her beauty, charm, and obsession with fashion, she often prioritizes her social status. Despite her seemingly superficial nature, Quinn grapples with insecurities and has moments of depth, revealing her intelligence and capability.

Age:

• 14½ (in Season One)
• 16½ (in 'Is It College Yet?')

Traits: Fashionable, self-absorbed, charming, occasionally insecure, manipulative.

Appearance:

• Seasons 1-3: Pink midriff top with a smiley face and blue bell-bottoms.
• Seasons 4 to Is It College Yet?: Pink long-sleeve shirt with a butterfly graphic, cropped to expose her midriff, paired with blue bell-bottoms.

Family:

• Jake Morgendorffer (father)
• Helen Morgendorffer (mother)
• Daria Morgendorffer (sister)
• Amy Barksdale (aunt)
• Rita Barksdale (aunt)
• Erin Chambers (cousin)
• Ruth Morgendorffer (paternal grandmother)
• "Mad Dog" Morgendorffer (paternal grandfather, deceased)
• Grandma Barksdale (maternal grandmother, name unknown)

Friendships:

• Sandi Griffin (best friend, rival)
• Stacy Rowe (Fashion Club member)
• Tiffany Blum-Deckler (Fashion Club member)

Love Interests:

• Jamie (brief boyfriend)
• David Sorenson (tutor, ex-crush)

Favorite Quotes:

• "I want to be a role model for all people, even the ones who need makeup really badly." - Monster
• "I mean, sometimes I'm walking down the hall with Sandi, Stacy, and Tiffany, and suddenly I'm outside of myself, watching, and it's, like, 'Who are these girls? Can't they talk about anything besides guys, and clothes, and cars?' But then, what would we talk about? You have to be good at something. You're good at your reading and writing and stuff, and you're good at your little paintings." - Monster

Helen Morgendorffer

Description: Helen Morgendorffer (née Barksdale) is a corporate lawyer and the mother of Daria and Quinn Morgendorffer. She is portrayed as a driven, ambitious woman who balances her demanding career with her family life. Helen embodies feminist ideals and often tries to instill her values in her daughters, leading to moments of conflict, particularly with Daria.

Age: 46-48 (during the series)

Occupation: Corporate lawyer at Vitale, Horowitz, Riordan, Schrecter, Schrecter, and Schrecter.

Family:

• Jake Morgendorffer (husband)
• Daria Morgendorffer (daughter)
• Quinn Morgendorffer (daughter)
• Amy Barksdale (sister)
• Rita Barksdale (sister)
• Erin Chambers (niece)
• Grandma Barksdale (mother, name unknown)
• Ruth Morgendorffer (mother-in-law)
• "Mad Dog" Morgendorffer (father-in-law, deceased)

Personality: Driven, ambitious, overworked, caring, feminist.

Favorite Quotes:

• "I think it's so important for a family to find the time to eat together and share their day. Did I share with you how many meetings I had to rearrange so that I could be here -- not that I'm complaining..." - Lane Miserables