What We Do in the Shadows

"The Guide," portrayed by Kristen Schaal, has been a wealth of knowledge to generations of vampires. But without the responsibilities of the Vampiric Council and Nadja’s nightclub, she’s been at loose ends with no project to occupy her time. So, when Guillermo and the vampires hand deliver her a mission, she’s more than willing to take it on, no questions asked — other than how many volumes of vampiric history should she retrieve from the archives, and how fast?

Career Highlights

Kristen Schaal has established herself as one of the most versatile and sought-after comedic talents in television and film. Schaal can be seen starring in the hit Disney+ series The Mysterious Benedict Society and in the Emmy®-nominated FX series What We Do in the Shadows. Additionally, Schaal stars in FOX’s Bob's Burgers and previously starred opposite Will Forte in The Last Man on Earth, also for FOX.Schaal's many film credits include Bill and Ted Face the Music opposite Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, as well as Amazon Prime/STX's My Spy and My Spy: The Eternal City opposite Dave Bautista. She voiced the role of “Trixie” in Toy Story 4.She's made numerous appearances as the “Senior Women's Correspondent” for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, tackling topics such as sexism, gender wage equality, political campaigns and, sometimes, “dad bods.” Also on Comedy Central, she had an hour stand-up special, Live at the Fillmore, which was the first bomb ever recorded. Her half-hour special and other stand-up appearances are all available on a very modern DVD.Other cult television credits include Flight of the Conchords, Gravity Falls and 30 Rock. In theater, Schaal appeared in The Coward at Lincoln Center and was awarded The Lucille Lortel Award for her performance.

Get the latest news and exclusives from FX including show premieres and more.

The Guide, portrayed by Kristen Schaal, is a wealth of knowledge and always willing to help, if only anyone would ever ask her.

Headshot of Kristen Schaal as The Guide wearing a black hat and fangs as teeth.

Kristen Schaal as The Guide | What We Do in the Shadows on FX

What We Do in the Shadows

Career Highlights

Kayvan Novak
as Nandor the Relentless

Matt Berry
as Laszlo Cravensworth

Natasia Demetriou
as Nadja

Kristen Schaal as The Guide | What We Do in the Shadows on FX

Matt Berryas Laszlo Cravensworth

Natasia Demetriouas Nadja

Matt Berry
as Laszlo Cravensworth

Natasia Demetriou
as Nadja