Storm Reid
Biography
Storm Reid is an American actress born on July 1, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia. She began acting at age three and quickly landed film and television roles, appearing in the critically acclaimed drama 12 Years a Slave (2013) at just nine years old.
Reid is recognized for her role as Riley Abel, Ellie's best friend in a pivotal flashback episode, in the HBO series The Last of Us (2023-present). Her emotionally charged performance in the episode "Left Behind" was widely praised for its sensitivity and depth, adding important context to Ellie's character.
Beyond The Last of Us, Reid starred as Meg Murry in Ava DuVernay's A Wrinkle in Time (2018), appeared in Don't Let Go (2019), The Invisible Man (2020), and The Suicide Squad (2021). She also played Gia Bennett in the second season of HBO's Euphoria (2022). Reid has established herself as one of Hollywood's most talented young actresses and is a student at the University of Southern California.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Meg Murry in A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
- Gia Bennett in Euphoria (2022)
- Sydney in The Invisible Man (2020)
- Emily in 12 Years a Slave (2013)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture (A Wrinkle in Time)
- 🏆 BET YoungStars Award
Frequently Asked Questions
Storm Reid is best known for playing Riley Abel in The Last of Us and Meg Murry in A Wrinkle in Time (2018).
Yes, she appeared in 12 Years a Slave (2013) at just nine years old, in one of her earliest film roles.
Yes, she played Gia Bennett, Rue's younger sister, in the HBO series Euphoria.