 | This article describes a work or element of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. (June 2022) |
| Joyce Byers | |
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| Stranger Things character | |
 Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers (Season 4) | |
| First appearance | "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers" (2016) |
| Created by | The Duffer Brothers |
| Portrayed by | Winona Ryder Isabella Pappas (West End) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Melvald's General Store employee Telemarketer |
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| Home | Hawkins, Indiana, United States (Seasons 1-3) Lenora, California, United States (Seasons 3-4) |
| Nationality | American |
Joyce Byers (née Maldonado) is a fictional character from the Netflix science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things. She is portrayed as a resilient and fiercely protective mother to her son Will, who mysteriously disappears in the town of Hawkins, Indiana. Joyce is characterized as a determined, resourceful, and deeply emotional person, willing to go to great lengths to find her son, even if it means confronting supernatural forces. Throughout the series, she demonstrates immense strength in the face of adversity, making her a beloved and memorable character.
Ryder's performance and the character itself have been well-received by critics.[1][2]
- ^ McNamara, Mary (July 15, 2016). "Review: Earth tones, rotary phones and Winona Ryder: Netflix's 'Stranger Things' is totally '80s". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ "Retro Pleasures on "Stranger Things" and "The Get Down"". The New Yorker. August 15, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2022.