A high-ranking member of the Armory with a personal stake in capturing Enzo and Bonnie.
Lily’s manipulative lover and the man responsible for much of the rift within the Salvatore family. 🗝️ Key Cameos
Season 7 introduced the Heretics—siphoner witches who were also vampires. They served as the primary foil for the Salvatores.
With Elena Gilbert in a supernatural coma, the narrative weight shifted to the remaining core ensemble. Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore cast of vampire diaries season 7
| Actor | Character | Role Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Episodes 1-6) | Lily Salvatore | The biological mother of Damon and Stefan; a vampire with a “ripper” gene. She leads a coven of Heretics. | | Chris Wood (Episodes 1-4) | Kai Parker | A sociopathic heretic (siphoner witch-vampire hybrid) and former leader of the Gemini Coven. | Note: Wood’s character was killed in the S6 finale but appears via flashback in early S7. | | Scarlett Byrne | Nora Hildegard | A witty, sadistic Heretic and member of Lily's coven; in a relationship with Mary Louise. | | Teressa Liane | Mary Louise | A cynical, possessive Heretic; Nora’s partner. | | Elizabeth Blackmore | Valerie Tulle | The first Heretic; a centuries-old witch-vampire hybrid. She was once in love with Stefan and carries a tragic secret. | Note: Blackmore is the only Heretic to survive the season and becomes a recurring ally. |
Stefan spent Season 7 grappling with his past. This season introduced Valerie Tulle, his first love, and explored his transition into a committed relationship with Caroline Forbes. Wesley also stepped behind the camera to direct episodes this season. Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
Season 7 of The Vampire Diaries marked a significant shift for the series as the first season without longtime lead Nina Dobrev (Elena Gilbert). The story pivoted to focus on the Salvatore brothers and a new group of supernatural antagonists. A high-ranking member of the Armory with a
Klaus appeared in a highly-anticipated crossover episode, offering Stefan a safe haven in New Orleans.
Here is a breakdown of the cast for Season 7.
Bonnie emerged as a central powerhouse in Season 7. No longer just the "helper witch," she developed a fan-favourite romantic connection with Enzo St. John and fought to keep her friends safe despite losing her magic at various intervals. Candice King as Caroline Forbes They served as the primary foil for the Salvatores
Damon struggled the most with Elena’s absence, often teetering between redemption and his darker impulses. His journey in Season 7 was defined by his "BFF" dynamic with Bonnie and his complicated feelings toward his mother, Lily. Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett
Though she left the show, Dobrev provided a voice cameo in the season finale, luring Damon into the Armory’s vault.