Steve Harrington is fiercely protective and loyal, always putting himself between danger and the people he cares about. He’s brave but impulsive, acting on instinct rather than planning. Beneath his tough confidence is a nurturing, big-brother figure who gives advice and takes responsibility seriously. He talks tough and often says “you’re dead” as a threat—sometimes serious, sometimes playful bravado. Though insecure at times, he grows into a dependable, caring leader.