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Starlight (The Boys)

Starlight is the superhero alias of Annie January, a fictional character in *The Boys* franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Starlight is the superhero alias of Annie January, a fictional character in *The Boys* franchise. In the comics and television adaptation, she is a member of the Seven before eventually breaking with Vought and aligning herself with the Boys.

Character overview

Starlight is one of the central heroic figures in *The Boys*, initially presented as an idealistic superhero who joins the Seven. Her story focuses on her growing conflict with the corruption surrounding Vought and the other superheroes.

Comics continuity

In the comics, Annie January is a former member of the Young Americans before joining the Seven. She later becomes involved with Hughie Campbell and increasingly opposes the abuses committed by Vought and its supes.

Television adaptation

In the Amazon television series, Starlight is introduced in the first episode and quickly becomes one of the show’s main characters. Erin Moriarty portrays the role across the series.

Powers and abilities

Starlight is depicted as having light-based powers, including the ability to generate and manipulate light. Sources also describe her as capable of flight.

Key facts

  • Starlight is Annie January’s superhero identity in *The Boys*.
  • She is introduced as a member of the Seven, Vought’s corporate superhero team.
  • The character later becomes disillusioned with Vought and works with the Boys.
  • In the comics, Starlight is associated with flight and light-based powers.
  • Erin Moriarty portrays Annie January / Starlight in the television series.
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Canadian context

The character is part of a widely watched television series available to Canadian audiences through streaming and popular culture coverage, but she has no specific Canada-only connection in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Starlight in *The Boys*?
Starlight is the superhero alias of Annie January, a major character in *The Boys* who begins as a member of the Seven and later opposes Vought.
Is Starlight in the comics and the TV series?
Yes. Starlight appears in both the original comics and the Amazon television adaptation, though details of her backstory differ between versions.
Who plays Starlight on television?
Erin Moriarty portrays Annie January / Starlight in the television series.
What are Starlight’s powers?
She is associated with light manipulation and flight, with her abilities centered on generating and controlling light.
What groups has Starlight belonged to?
She is first a member of the Seven and later aligns herself with the Boys.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_January
    Supports: Real name Annie January, alias Starlight, creation credit, affiliations, first appearances, powers, and television portrayal.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190634/characters/nm3929195/
    Supports: Erin Moriarty as Starlight / Annie January in the television series.
  3. The Boys Wiki (Fandom) — https://the-boys.fandom.com/wiki/Starlight
    Supports: Character role in the Seven, later alliance with the Boys, and general television continuity.