True Blood 101: The Gals
June 10, 2009 by Cynthia
With True Blood coming back in only a couple of days, here’s a quick primer to help you get caught up with the characters.
Sookie Stackhouse is the star of the show. She’s a barmaid at Merlotte’s and she’s also telepathic. If she looks someone right in the eye she can usually read their thoughts – unless that someone is a vampire, which is one of the reasons she started dating Bill.
Sookie’s grandmother, whom she lived with, was murdered last season so now it’s just her and her brother, Jason.
Sookie is played by Anna Paquin.
Tara Thornton is Sookie’s best friend and she’s not afraid to speak her mind. She also works at Merlotte’s and once had a short relationship with the boss.
Tara may seem a little rough around the edges but she only wants what’s best for the people she cares about.
Tara is played by Rutina Wesley
Maryann Forrester claims to be a wealthy social worker who has nothing but good intentions. She bailed Tara out of jail when she was arrested on drunk driving charges, but Tara might have been swerving to avoid a naked Maryann in the road!
When the new season begins, you’ll find out more about the mysterious Maryann and you can bet that she’s up to no good.
Maryann Forrester is played by Michelle Forbes who played Ensign Roe on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Admiral Cane on Battlestar Galactica.
Photos: HBO
