Alaric dealt with the devastating grief of losing Jo, eventually finding a new lease on life as a father. His dynamic with Caroline provided much of the season’s emotional "grounding." Michael Malarkey as Enzo St. John
Season 7 was a whirlwind for Caroline. In one of the show's most unexpected twists, she became the surrogate mother to Alaric’s twin daughters, Lizzie and Josie, leading to a significant shift in her character arc and her relationship with Stefan. Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan cast of vampire diaries season 7
These actors appeared in multiple episodes and drove key storylines. Alaric dealt with the devastating grief of losing
| 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. | In one of the show's most unexpected twists,