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| Marissa Cooper | |
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| The O.C. character | |
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| First appearance | "Premiere" (episode 1.01) |
| Last appearance | "The Graduates" (episode 3.25) |
| Created by | Josh Schwartz |
| Portrayed by | Mischa Barton |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | Coop (by Summer) Mariss (by mother) Kiddo (by father) |
| Occupation | High school student (at the Harbor School; graduated) |
| Family | James "Jimmy" Cooper (father) Julie Cooper (mother) Caleb Nichol (stepfather; deceased) Kaitlin Cooper (younger sister) Cooper Atwood (maternal half-brother) |
| Significant other | Luke Ward (ex-boyfriend) Ryan Atwood (ex-boyfriend) D.J. (ex-boyfriend) Alex Kelly (ex-girlfriend) Kevin Volchok (ex-boyfriend) |
| Relatives | Cindy (maternal aunt) |
| Residence | Newport Beach, California |
Marissa Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Mischa Barton. Marissa was among the original "core four" characters on The O.C. She is a privileged California native born into a wealthy family, residing next to the Cohen family's house. Throughout The O.C.'s storyline, Marissa is introduced to new characters who influence her perspective on life and her personality.