Dustin Henderson: The Heart, Brain, And Comic Relief Of Stranger Things
Dustin Henderson Stranger Things remains one of the most beloved characters in the entire series, and with Season 5 on the horizon, fans are searching more than ever for in-depth breakdowns. Dustin Henderson, portrayed by Gaten Matarazzo, is the curly-haired, cap-wearing, lisping genius of the original Hawkins foursome (Mike, Lucas, Will, and Dustin). Introduced in 2016, he instantly became the emotional and intellectual heart of the group. The show incorporates Matarazzo’s real-life cleidocranial dysplasia (a rare genetic condition affecting teeth and collarbone development), turning what could have been a vulnerability into one of Dustin’s signature strengths.
