On CW's The Flash, the best characters are a mix of ordinary people and masked superheroes. Barry Allen, played by Grant Gustin, is a forensic scientist by day and The Flash by night, protecting Central City. As part of The CW's Arrowverse, The Flash's characters often cross paths with other DC mainstays, even if they don't always know who they're dealing with. Favorites like Wally West (Kid Flash) and villains like Eobard Thawne (Reverse Flash) stand out. Vote for the greatest characters on The Flash and vote down those who aren't cut out for the superhero lifestyle.
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Captain Cold is listed among the best characters on 'The Flash'.
Played by:Wentworth Miller
Bank robberBank robber
Appears in:Seasons 1 - 3
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He loves pop culture references during moments of crisis.
Played by:Carlos Valdes
Mechanical engineer at S.T.A.R. Labs: Mechanical engineer at S.T.A.R. Labs
Appears in:Seasons 1 - 6
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He searches for the impossible his whole life, never thinking he would become impossible.
Played by:Grant Gustin
Leader of Team Flash, forensic scientist at the Central City Police Department: Leader of Team Flash, forensic scientist at the Central City Police Department
Appears in: Seasons 1 - 6
558 - 4

Research laboratories exist outside government control and business interests. They build downtown in the city's center, the epicenter. They become the city's and nation's heart. They change how people view science, and then...
Played by:Tom Cavanagh
Scientist (former): Scientist (former)
Appears in:Seasons 1 - 6
542 - 5

They call me Killer Frost. Let me show you why.
Played by:Danielle Panabaker
Bio-engineer at S.T.A.R. Labs: Bio-engineer at S.T.A.R. Labs
Appears in: Seasons 1 - 6
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I have two oaths. One: uphold the law. The other: protect my family. Which one wins?
Played by:Jesse L. Martin
Police captain: Police captain
Appears in: Seasons 1 - 6
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Sometimes you must slow down to get back where you need to be.
Played by:John Wesley Shipp
Doctor (former)Doctor (former)
Appears in:Seasons 1, 2, 3, and 5
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Never forget I am the fastest man alive.
Played by:Teddy Sears
Speedster from Earth-2Speedster from Earth-2
Appears in:Seasons 2, 3, and 5
286 - 9

I visited a friend. He showed me no one is fearless. But real heroes find a way past fear to make a difference. They do this even if it kills them. This is me, rising up. Hopefully without dying. Now let my friends go.
Played by:Hartley Sawyer
Private investigator: Private investigator
Appears in: Seasons 4 - 6
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Time travel showed me the truth. My fate was to become your greatest enemy. I would not be the Flash. So I became the opposite of everything you were. The more people you saved, the more you were loved... the more I had to take.
Played by:Matt Letscher,Tom Cavanagh (disguised as Harrison Wells)
Professor: Professor
Appears in:Season 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
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What makes you different is what makes you special.
Played by:Victor Garber
Nuclear physicistNuclear physicist
Appears in:Seasons 1 - 4
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You kept me buried. You kept me from her.
Played by:Robbie Amell
Engineer at S.T.A.R. LabsEngineer at S.T.A.R. Labs
Appears in:Seasons 1 - 3
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You can vibe? Oh, I like it.
Played by:Jessica Camacho
Bounty hunterBounty hunter
Appears in:Seasons 3 - 5
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He was wrong. I am a hero after all.
Played by:Rick Cosnett
Police detective (former): Police detective (former)
Appears in:Seasons 1 - 3
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These IOUs are starting to pile up.
Played by:Danielle Nicolet
Central City DA: Central City DA
Appears in:Seasons 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6
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I am not a human Ouija board, Barry.
Played by: Tom FeltonTom Felton
ScientistScientist
Appears in: Season 3Season 3
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You must figure out what you want and do it fast.
Played by: Shantel VanSantenShantel VanSanten
Police officerPolice officer
Appears in: Season 2Season 2
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I need you, and I will run.
Played by: Keiynan LonsdaleKeiynan Lonsdale
Occupation: Engineering student: Engineering student
Appears in: Seasons 2 - 6Seasons 2 - 6
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Your dad is a tough detective.
Played by: Patrick SabonguiPatrick Sabongui
Occupation: Captain of the CCPDCaptain of the CCPD
Appears in: Seasons 1 - 6Seasons 1 - 6
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I graduated high school when I was 15, Dad.
Played by: Violett BeaneViolett Beane
Occupation: SpeedsterSpeedster
Appears in: Seasons 2 - 4Seasons 2 - 4
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Didn't you get shot yesterday? You should be soaking in frozen peas or something.
Played by: Kayla ComptonKayla Compton
Occupation: Aspiring reporterAspiring reporter
Appears in: Season 6Season 6
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I'm a photographer, so we both look a little lost.
Played by: Victoria ParkVictoria Park
Occupation: Aspiring photographerAspiring photographer
Appears in: Seasons 5 and 6Seasons 5 and 6
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It looks like a gift from someone who wants you both to know how special you are. Someone who knows time is precious and right now is all we have.
Played by: Jessica Parker KennedyJessica Parker Kennedy
Occupation: Forensic scientist at the Central City Police DepartmentForensic scientist at the Central City Police Department
Appears in: Seasons 4 and 5Seasons 4 and 5
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I told you the Enlightenment would come for you, Marlize, and it will. Remember, I thought of everything. Even this moment.
Played by: Neil SandilandsNeil Sandilands
Occupation: Criminal (former)Criminal (former)
Appears in: Season 4Season 4
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I blocked your Glock.
Played by: Katee SackhoffKatee Sackhoff
Occupation: Crime lordCrime lord
Appears in: Seasons 4 and 6Seasons 4 and 6
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I will never accept death, not like you did.
Played by: Sendhil RamamurthySendhil Ramamurthy
Occupation: PhysicianPhysician
Appears in: Season 6Season 6
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Listen, you were right, kid. I hate me. I don't know another way to be, but I want to do right by you, Gracie. I want to keep you safe, warm, fed. Give you everything a kid should have.
Played by: Cicada:Chris Klein
Occupation: Cicada:Employee of Szrek Chemicals
Appears in: Season 5Season 5
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You left me first. You went to school across the country to escape me. You took a job in Central City instead of working near my lab. Caitlin, you married a man I never met. I got the hint, but don't mistake things. I did not leave first.
Played by: Susan WaltersSusan Walters
Occupation: Biomedical engineerBiomedical engineer
Appears in: Seasons 3 and 5Seasons 3 and 5
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Played by: Matthew Norvok:LaMonica Garrett
Occupation: Henchman:Scientist (formerly)
Appears in: Season 6Season 6
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I look out for me and me alone.
Played by: Mark SweatmanMark Sweatman
Occupation: HenchmanHenchman
Appears in: Seasons 4 - 6Seasons 4 - 6
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Stay out of my way, Flash, and I will stay out of yours. I have business left to finish and a whole world to free.
Played by: Candice Patton:Efrat Dor
Occupation: :Founder and CEO of McCulloch Technologies
Appears in: Season 6Season 6
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My job is to find the truth. I am a reporter.
Played by: Iris West AllenCandice Patton
Occupation: :Leader of Team Flash
Appears in: Seasons 1 - 6Seasons 1 - 6
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