Holly Barton

Holly Barton
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Sophie Powles
Duration	2009–2012, 2016, 2024
First appearance	17 July 2009
Last appearance	20 November 2024
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Gavin Blyth (2009) Kate Oates (2016) Iain MacLeod (2024)
In-universe information Occupation Waitress Farm hand Factory worker Designer Mechanic Photographer Father John Barton Mother Moira Barton Stepfather Cain Dingle Brothers Matty Barton Half-brothers Isaac Dingle Adam Barton Uncles James Barton First cousins Pete Barton Ross Barton Finn Barton Other relatives Moses Dingle

Holly Barton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Sophie Powles. She made her first on-screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 17 July 2009. Holly was introduced to the soap as part of the Bartons, a new farming family who took over the running of Butler's Farm. Holly was joined by her mother, father and two siblings. The family were described as being "sexy, modern and contemporary" by the show's series producer, Gavin Blyth. Holly departed on 20 June 2012, but Powles later reprised her role and Holly returned on 24 March 2016 for a six-month stint. The character was killed off on 29 September 2016. Powles reprised her role on 20 November 2024 when she appeared in Moira's deam sequence whilst undergoing surgery.