Characters in Big Little Lies

Celeste Wright

An elegant, wealthy mother of twins whose outwardly perfect marriage hides ongoing domestic abuse.

Also in Big Little Truths

Jane Chapman

A young single mother new to Pirriwee, raising her son Ziggy amid a traumatic secret about his father.

Also in Big Little Truths

Madeline Martha Mackenzie

A sharp-tongued, fiercely loyal mother of three navigating a blended family and old grievances with her ex-husband's new wife.

Also in Big Little Truths

Ed Mackenzie

Also in Big Little Truths

Bonnie Carlson

Also in Big Little Truths

Nathan Carlson

Gordon Klein

Abigail Carlson

Detective Adrienne Quinlan

Ms. Rebecca Barnes

Tom

Renata Klein

Also in Big Little Truths

Celeste White (Liane Moriarty)