Hannah Baker
Hannah Baker (August 28, 2000-October 9, 2017) is a fictional character created by American author Jay Asher. She is the subject of his 2007 young adult fiction mystery novel Thirteen Reasons Why, which was adapted by the media company Netflix as 13 Reasons Why. Hannah is introduced as a sophomore at the fictional Liberty High School, where she is sexually labelled, abused and assaulted in the struggle to adjust to living in an unsympathetic school environment. She, later on, ends up committing suicide.
| Hannah Baker | |
|---|---|
| Thirteen Reasons Why character | |
Katherine Langford as Hannah Baker | |
| First appearance | Novel: "Cassette 1: Side A" (2007) Television: "Tape 1, Side A" (2017) |
| Last appearance | Novel: "Cassette 7: Side B" (2007) Television: "Graduation" (2020) |
| Created by | Jay Asher |
| Portrayed by | Katherine Langford |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Novel: Student (formerly) Television: Student (formerly) Clerk (formerly) |
| Family | Andrew "Andy" Baker (father) Olivia "Liv" Baker (mother) |
| Born | Novel Television: August 28, 2000 |
| Died | Novel Television: October 9, 2017 |
| Cause of Death | Novel: Suicide by intentional pill overdose Television: Suicide by arm laceration |
In the television series, Baker is portrayed by Australian actress and model Katherine Langford.
Though the first season of 13 Reasons Why received highly positive reviews, the show's later seasons' reception became increasingly divisive among critics and audiences. While critics were split into several aspects of the show, in particular how it handled mental health and its depictions of rape and suicide, Langford's performance was highly praised. Langford later received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance in 2018.