Dafne Keen plays Lyra Belacqua, Ruth Wilson plays Marisa Coulter, and James McAvoy plays Lord Asriel in the BBC/HBO adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.
Main cast
- Lyra BelacquaDafne Keen1-3Main
- Marisa CoulterRuth Wilson1-3Main
- Lord AsrielJames McAvoy1-3Main
- Will ParryAmir Wilson2-3Main
- Lee ScoresbyLin-Manuel Miranda1-3Main
- Serafina PekkalaRuta Gedmintas1-3Main
Supporting cast
- John Parry / JopariAndrew Scott2-3Supp
- Mary MaloneSimone Kirby1-3Supp
- Boreal / Sir Charles LatromAriyon Bakare1-2Supp
- Farder CoramJames Cosmo1-3Supp
- Iorek ByrnisonJoe Tandberg1-3Supp
Guest & voice
- PantalaimonKit Connor1-3Voice
- The Master of Jordan CollegeClarke Peters1Guest
- AmaSian Clifford2Guest
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About this cast
His Dark Materials (2019–2022) is a three-season BBC/HBO fantasy drama based on Philip Pullman’s novels. The series follows Lyra Belacqua (Dafne Keen), a young girl in an alternate world, as she uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving the Magisterium, her mother Mrs. Coulter (Ruth Wilson), and her father Lord Asriel (James McAvoy).
FAQs
Who plays Lyra in His Dark Materials?
Lyra Belacqua is played by Dafne Keen, who also starred in Logan (2017).
Who plays Mrs. Coulter in His Dark Materials?
Marisa Coulter is played by Ruth Wilson, known for The Affair and Luther.
Who plays Lord Asriel in His Dark Materials?
Lord Asriel is played by James McAvoy, famous for X-Men and Atonement.
How many seasons does His Dark Materials have?
The series ran for three seasons from 2019 to 2022, covering the three books of Philip Pullman’s trilogy.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026