as Mercedes Jones : A powerhouse vocalist who often competes for the spotlight.
as Will Schuester : The passionate Spanish teacher and glee club director.
as Tina Cohen-Chang : A shy performer who gains confidence through the club. Glee Cast
as Sue Sylvester : The formidable and conniving cheerleading coach who serves as the club's primary antagonist.
as Santana Lopez : A sharp-tongued cheerleader who eventually joins the club. as Mercedes Jones : A powerhouse vocalist who
The Glee cast is best known for portraying the members and mentors of the fictional William McKinley High School glee club, "New Directions," throughout the show's six-season run (2009–2015). Main Cast and Key Characters
as Artie Abrams : A member of the group who uses a wheelchair and is an aspiring filmmaker. as Sue Sylvester : The formidable and conniving
The original core group featured a mix of faculty and students: