Who is Ellie Williams in The Last of Us?

Immune · Joel & Ellie

Ellie Williams (Immune) is a character in The Last of Us, part of Joel & Ellie. Fourteen, foul-mouthed, and immune to cordyceps — possibly humanity's last hope.

When does Ellie Williams first appear?

Ellie Williams first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“When You're Lost in the Darkness”) of The Last of Us (2023–, HBO Max).

Who is Ellie Williams connected to?

Relationships already established when Ellie Williams first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Joel Miller — Cargo → daughter in all but name
• Marlene — Guardian — until the cure

Which group does Ellie Williams belong to?

By the time Ellie Williams appears, Joel & Ellie also includes Joel Miller, Tess Servopoulos.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Joel Miller — Smuggler
• Tess Servopoulos — Joel's partner
• Tommy Miller — Joel's brother
• Marlene — Firefly leader

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