Daisy Jones & The Six characters

Appears from the start

A striking, independently minded teenager growing up amid wealth and neglect in Los Angeles. Drawn to the clubs of the Sunset Strip, she has begun writing songs and wants to be valued for her music rather than treated as an ornament.

Appears from the start

Daisy's older friend and guide in the Los Angeles music scene. A gifted singer in her own right, Simone is protective without trying to control Daisy and is one of the few people Daisy trusts.

First appears in chapter 2

The driven lead singer and principal songwriter of a rising rock band formed with his brother in Pittsburgh. Billy is charismatic, ambitious, and accustomed to directing the group's sound and career.

First appears in chapter 2

Billy's younger brother and the band's lead guitarist. Graham admires Billy and shares his determination to escape Pittsburgh through music, though he is more easygoing about who takes charge.

First appears in chapter 2

Billy's steady, perceptive girlfriend, who recognizes the band's promise early and joins its move west. Camila is willing to challenge Billy directly and expects their life together to matter as much as his ambitions.

First appears in chapter 2

A skilled British keyboard player who joins the group shortly before its move to Los Angeles. Karen wants to be regarded as a musician rather than a novelty and presents herself with a reserve that helps protect that independence.

First appears in chapter 2

The band's rhythm guitarist. Eddie is serious about his musicianship and increasingly frustrated that Billy makes creative decisions for the group and receives most of the attention.

First appears in chapter 2

The band's drummer, sociable and practical about the opportunities success brings. Warren generally prefers enjoying the ride to becoming involved in the group's arguments over status and control.

First appears in chapter 2

Eddie's brother and the band's bass player. Pete is less invested than the other members in fame or in relitigating the group's internal conflicts, approaching music as one part of a life beyond the band.

First appears in chapter 2

An influential record producer with a strong instinct for performers and songs. Teddy becomes a mentor to Billy and takes the band's potential seriously while retaining final authority in the studio.

First appears in chapter 2

The experienced tour manager who discovers the band and helps guide its professional rise. Rod handles the practical demands of touring and often serves as the person who must contain the musicians' competing needs.

First appears in chapter 3

A confident New York artist whom Simone meets as her own career begins to expand. Bernie is frank about what she wants and offers Simone a private life that feels more honest than the public rules of the music business.

Also known as Nicky

First appears in chapter 8

An Italian aristocrat Daisy meets while traveling. Charming and apparently untroubled by her fame or appetites, he offers an escape from the pressures surrounding her new band.