Daria Morgendorffer
Daria Leona Morgendorffer is a fictional character and the enponymous main protagonist of the MTV adult animated series Daria, which originally aired from March 1997 to January 2002. She was initially designed and created by Beavis and Butt-Head staff writer David Felton as a supporting character, serving as an intelligent foil to the two main characters. Eventually, MTV sought to make an animated show catered more to female viewers, and thus Glenn Eichler and Susie Lewis Lynn co-developed Daria. She was voiced in both productions by Tracy Grandstaff.
| Daria Morgendorffer | |
|---|---|
| Daria / Beavis and Butt-Head character | |
The animation design of Daria Morgendorffer used in MTV's Daria (1997–2002) | |
| First appearance | "Scientific Stuff" (1993; Beavis and Butt-Head) |
| Last appearance | "Abduction" (2023; Beavis and Butt-Head) |
| Created by | Mike Judge |
| Designed by | Mike Judge |
| Voiced by | Tracy Grandstaff |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Daria Leona Morgendorffer |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Student |
| Family |
|
| Relatives | "Mad Dog" Morgendorffer (paternal grandfather) Ruth Morgendorffer (paternal grandmother) Mother Barksdale (maternal grandmother) Rita Barksdale (maternal aunt) Amy Barksdale (maternal aunt) Erin Danielson (maternal cousin) |
| Nationality | American |
In 2002, Daria placed at number 41 on the list of the Top 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time by TV Guide for her role in the two shows. She was also listed in AOL's 100 Most Memorable Female TV Characters.