 | This article needs to be updated. (February 2017) |
| Abby Whelan | |
|---|---|
| Scandal character | |
 Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan | |
| First appearance | "Sweet Baby" (episode 1.01) |
| Last appearance | "Over a Cliff" (episode 7.18) |
| Created by | Shonda Rhimes |
| Portrayed by | Darby Stanchfield |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Abigail "Abby" Whelan |
| Nickname | Red, Gabby |
| Occupation | Lawyer Crisis manager Investigator White House Press Secretary White House Chief of Staff |
Abigail Whelan is a fictional character portrayed by Darby Stanchfield, created by Shonda Rhimes for the political drama television series Scandal. Whelan is Jewish, worked in the Washington, D.C.–based crisis management-firm, Pope & Associates, that specializes in political situations. She now works as the White House Chief of Staff.