This page is organized by which character had their first centric Flashback Characters Category . For flashforward characters, see Portal:Flashforward Characters .
Ordinary Flashback Character Name
Episodes
Details
Crossover Flashback Character Name
Episodes (for that character's flashbacks only)
Details
* = actual name currently unknown † = known deceased
JD †
"Pilot, Part 1"
Pursued Charlie to the restroom
Beth (hospital) †
"All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues"
The woman who died on the OR table, after Christian Shephard botched the surgery due to being under the influence of alcohol
Beth's husband *
"All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues"
Threatened to sue the hospital
Sarah Shephard
"Do No Harm", "Man of Science, Man of Faith", "The Hunting Party, "A Tale of Two Cities"
Jack's ex-wife
Kevin (Sarah's ex-fiancé)
"Man of Science, Man of Faith"
Was once engaged to Sarah before the accident, but broke it off after he found out she might need lifelong care
Desmond Hume
"Man of Science, Man of Faith"
One-time stranger that Jack met running steps in an L.A. stadium after Sarah 's surgery
Angelo Busoni †
"The Hunting Party"
The Italian man who came to Jack to have an "inoperable" spinal tumor removed; died as a result
Thai boy *
"Stranger in a Strange Land"
A boy who served drinks on the beach in Thailand
Thai man *
"Stranger in a Strange Land"
A man who met Achara at a restaurant while she was with Jack
Chet
"Stranger in a Strange Land"
Achara 's brother
JD †
"Pilot, Part 2"
Flight 815 flight attendant; pursued Charlie to the restroom
Roderick
"The Moth", "Fire + Water", "Greatest Hits"
Drive Shaft guitarist and Charlie's bandmate
Megan Pace (child)
"The Moth", "Fire + Water"
Charlie's niece, named after her grandmother
Buyer *
"Homecoming"
Prospective buyer at Charlie's presentation
Simon Pace
"Fire + Water", "Greatest Hits"
Charlie's father
Ray Mullen
"Tabula Rasa"
A farmer in Australia who took in Kate, then reported her to Edward Mars for reward money
Jason (bank robber)
"Whatever the Case May Be"
Kate was this criminal's accomplice in the New Mexico bank robbery, but she turned the tables on him and only wanted the toy airplane
Baseball Hat *
"Whatever the Case May Be"
Bank robber Kate worked with
Six Foot Five *
"Whatever the Case May Be"
Bank robber Kate worked with
Trucker *
"Whatever the Case May Be"
Hostage during the bank holdup
Diane Janssen
"Born to Run", "What Kate Did", "Left Behind"
Kate's mother
Wayne Janssen †
"What Kate Did"
Kate's mother's boyfriend; killed in an explosion caused by Kate; later revealed to be Kate's biological father
Sam Austen
"What Kate Did"
Kate's father, who revealed to her that he was not her biological father; one of the American soldiers who released Sayid
Kevin Callis
"I Do"
Kate's former husband; police officer; drugged by Kate in order to leave
Man *
"Left Behind"
Cassidy is seen trying to run a con on him
Johnny
"Left Behind"
Towed Kate's car after it broke down
Jacob †
"The Incident, Part 1"
Visited Kate
Warren
"Walkabout"
Locke's former co-worker who played a War-type game with him as "GL-12"
Rick Romer
"Walkabout"
The man who ran the walkabout agency; refused Locke due to his handicap
Jack Shephard †
"Walkabout"
Flight 815 survivor; Locke helped him with the other passengers immediately after the crash
Frainey
"Deus Ex Machina"
Private investigator hired by Locke to track down his parents
Francine
"Orientation"
The woman in Locke's therapy group who was upset about her mother stealing $30 from her purse
Eddie
"Further Instructions"
Young undercover police officer, befriended by Locke until his true self is revealed
Mike
"Further Instructions"
A leader, with his partner Jan , of a commune that Locke joined that grows marijuana
Jan
"Further Instructions"
One of the leaders of the commune, with Mike
Kim
"Further Instructions"
A member of the commune who guarded the greenhouse
Tamara Fry
"The Man from Tallahassee"
The caseworker who discontinued Locke's disability payments
Richard Alpert
"The Brig", "Cabin Fever"
An Other who tested a young Locke, believing he was special
Mrs. Locke †
"Cabin Fever"
Locke's grandmother. When his biological mother couldn't take care of John, Mrs. Locke put him up for adoption
ER nurse *
"Cabin Fever"
Delivered Locke as a premature baby
ER doctor *
"Cabin Fever"
Delivered Locke as a premature baby
Florence †
"Cabin Fever"
Locke's foster mother
Gellert
"Cabin Fever"
Locke's high school science teacher
Sun [ ]
Decorator *
"House of the Rising Sun"
Helped Sun plan her escape to America
Gina
"Exodus, Part 1"
Jeff's wife; mocked Sun while eavesdropping on their conversation
Jeff
"Exodus, Part 1"
Gina's husband; cautioned her to keep quiet
Jae Lee †
"...And Found", "The Whole Truth", "The Glass Ballerina"
Met Sun during a blind date and later taught her English/had an affair with her; dies after fall from building after Sun's father finds out
Dr. Je-Gyu Kim
"The Whole Truth"
Doctor who falsely told Sun that she is infertile; feared retaliation from Jin and/or Mr. Paik if he were to tell that it is actually Jin who is infertile
Jin's mother *
"D.O.C."
Jin's mother; blackmailed Sun in exchange for not revealing his parentage
David
"Confidence Man"
Husband of Jessica ; almost a con victim of Sawyer's
Kilo
"Confidence Man"
Pool hall loan shark
Mary Jo
"Outlaws"
"Lotto Girl" that drew Hurley's winning numbers; Sawyer's former lover and/or intended con victim
Munson
"Every Man for Himself"
Man Sawyer] met in prison and subsequently used to get out of prison by telling the feds where Munson hid $10 million
Warden Harris
"Every Man for Himself"
Warden of the prison in which Sawyer served time
Agent Freedman
"Every Man for Himself"
U.S. Treasury agent who Sawyer gave information on the whereabouts of $10 million in exchange for being released from prison early
Falah
"Solitary"
One of Sayid's torture victims
Alyssa Cole
"Solitary"
A CIA agent who recruited Sayid to gather information on stolen explosives, in exchange for the knowledge of Nadia's whereabouts
Robbie Hewitt
"Solitary"
An Australian Secret Intelligence Service agent who recruited Sayid to gather information on stolen explosives, in exchange for the knowledge of Nadia's whereabouts
Essam Tasir †
"The Greater Good
Sayid's former friend and terrorist cell recruit; committed suicide after finding out Sayid set him up in a sting
Haddad
"The Greater Good"
Leader of the terrorist cell that Essam joined, and Sayid infiltrated
Sam Austen
"One of Them"
Kate's father, who revealed to her that he was not her biological father; one of the American soldiers who released Sayid
Tariq
"One of Them"
One of Sayid's superiors in the Republican Guard; tortured by Sayid
Waiter *
"Enter 77
Sayid's former co-worker in a small street-side restaurant
Sami
"Enter 77"
Husband of Amira , who captured and beat Sayid to get revenge for her
Amira
"Enter 77"
Allegedly one of Sayid's former torture victims
Earl Slavitt
"Raised by Another"
The lawyer for the Stewarts that oversaw adoption proceedings for Claire's unborn child
Tom †
"Maternity Leave"
Visited the Staff to question Ethan about Claire
Alex †
"Maternity Leave"
Helped Claire escape; executed by Keamy
Danielle Rousseau †
"Maternity Leave"
Knocked Claire unconscious and took her back near the beach camp
Officer Barnes
"Par Avion"
Police officer who questioned Claire about the car accident
Head nurse
"Par Avion"
A nurse at the hospital where Claire and her mother were taken after the car accident
Shannon Rutherford †
"Hearts and Minds"
Boone's stepsister; conned Boone out of his money along with her boyfriend Bryan
Malcolm
"Hearts and Minds"
The police officer Boone spoke to about Shannon "abusive" boyfriend Bryan
Michael's Nurse *
"Special"
The nurse who told Michael the joke about the sunburnt penguin during his hospital stay
John Locke †
"Exodus, Part 1", "Three Minutes"
Flight 815 survivor; passed Michael in the airport, later Michael attacked him in the Swan 's armory
Lizzy
"Adrift"
Represented Susan in custody proceedings
Finney
"Adrift"
Represented Michael in custody proceedings
Danny Pickett †
"Three Minutes"
Michael came across him in the jungle and was ambushed by the Others
Tom †
"Three Minutes", "Meet Kevin Johnson"
Captured Michael during his rescue effort; later met up with Michael in New York City
Alex †
"Three Minutes"
Was with the Others meeting the hunting party; asked Michael about Claire
Beatrice Klugh †
"Three Minutes"
Questioned Michael about Walt and allowed the two to visit
Libby Smith †
"Meet Kevin Johnson"
Appeared to Michael in the hospital and on the freighter
Nurse *
"Meet Kevin Johnson"
Took care of Michael after his suicide attempt
Gus
"Meet Kevin Johnson"
Sold Michael a gun in exchange for Jin's watch
Arturo
"Meet Kevin Johnson"
Stayed with Tom in New York City
Omar †
"Meet Kevin Johnson"
Crewmate of Michael on the Kahana
Byung Han
"...In Translation"
The man that Mr. Paik ordered Jin to visit with a "message"
Mr. Kwon
"...In Translation"
Jin's father
Gina
"Exodus, Part 2"
Sat behind Sun and Jin at the airport
Jeff
"Exodus, Part 2"
Sat behind Sun and Jin at the airport
Hawaiian Shirt *
"Exodus, Part 2"
The man Jin encounters in the airport bathroom who orders him to take the Rolex watch to Mr. Paik's "friend" in California
Tai Soo
"...And Found"
Jin's best friend and former roommate
Poor man *
"...And Found"
Asked if his son could use the hotel bathroom; caused Jin to resign
Jae Lee †
"The Glass Ballerina"
The man Mr. Paik ordered Jin to kill, supposedly for business; also Sun's lover
Maternity nurse *
"Ji Yeon"
Nurse who asked Jin why he was rushing from the hospital
Shopkeeper *
"Ji Yeon"
Shopkeeper who sells Jin a stuffed panda
Mary Jo
"Numbers", "Everybody Hates Hugo"
"Lotto Girl" that drew Hurley's winning numbers; Sawyer's former lover and/or intended con victim
Tito †
"Numbers"
Hurley's grandfather; died of a heart attack at Hurley's lottery winning press conference
Sam Toomey †
"Numbers"
The man who first heard "The Numbers " with Leonard ; became so tortured by the misfortune they brought him that he eventually committed suicide
Shop Clerk *
"Everybody Hates Hugo"
The man who sold Hurley his winning lottery ticket; later appeared to Hurley in a bizarre dream, dressed in a Mr. Cluck's chicken costume
Starla
"Everybody Hates Hugo"
Hurley's friend and crush
Dave
"Dave"
Hurley's imaginary friend
Tricia Tanaka †
"Tricia Tanaka Is Dead"
News reporter who reported on Hurley's purchase of Mr. Cluck's ; died when Mr. Cluck's was hit by meteorite whilst she was inside
Shannon [ ]
Airport cop *
"Exodus, Part 1"
Airport cop approached by Shannon at Sydney Airport after Sayid left his bag near her chair
Nora
"Abandoned"
Shannon's best friend and ex-roommate
Jason McCormack †
"Collision", "Two For The Road"
Ana Lucia's assailant and eventual murder victim
James "Sawyer" Ford
"Two For The Road"
Flight 815 survivor who briefly bumped into Christian Shephard 's car while Ana Lucia was riding inside; briefly appeared in the background of the Australian police department when Boone was trying to file a missing persons report
Yemi †
"The 23rd Psalm
Eko's younger brother; killed while trying to save Eko from being shot by the Nigerian military
Thug captain *
"The 23rd Psalm"
The leader of the militant thugs who tried to force Yemi to kill an old man ; kidnapped Eko and led him to a life of crime
Shooting victim * †
"The 23rd Psalm"
The man Eko shot as a child, after Yemi couldn't do it under duress
Olu †
"The 23rd Psalm"
A drug smuggler who worked with Eko; killed by Nigerian military while guarding the Beechcraft during the drug smugglers' attempted escape
Goldie *†
"The 23rd Psalm"
A drug smuggler who worked with Eko in Nigeria; forced Eko out of a plane, saving his life; died from unknown causes after parachuting out of the Beechcraft on the Island.
Caldwell
"?
The man who provided Eko with a forged driver's license and Australian passport
Amina
"The Cost of Living"
The woman who once knew Yemi and helped him procure vaccine shipments
Emeka †
"The Cost of Living"
The thug who threatens Yemi 's village and demands 10% of the profits from the vaccine shipment; killed by Eko
John Locke †
"S.O.S."
Flight 815 survivor; regained his ability to use his legs after the crash; helped Rose pick up her fallen medication.
Kelvin Joe Inman †
"Live Together, Die Alone, Part 1"
DIA agent who employed Sayid as a torturer; Desmond's] former partner in the Swan ; died after Desmond smashed his head against a rock
Eloise Hawking
"Flashes Before Your Eyes"
Worked at the jewelry shop where Desmond tried to buy a ring; confronted him with his future on the Island
Jimmy Lennon
"Flashes Before Your Eyes"
Man who attempted to hit the bartender with a cricket bat, and hit Desmond instead
Donovan
"Flashes Before Your Eyes"
Desmond's physicist friend
Charlie Pace †
"Flashes Before Your Eyes"
Street performer that Desmond met and recognized
Older monk *
"The Constant"
Monk who announces Derek's arrival at the monastery
Ruth
"The Constant"
Desmond's ex-fiancée
Derek
"The Constant"
Ruth's brother
Sergeant *
"The Constant"
Desmond's sergeant
Billy
"The Constant"
Soldier in Desmond's regiment at boot camp
Note: The episodes "Flashes Before Your Eyes The Constant Desmond's flashes .
Sherry
"Not In Portland"
Worked at MCUMRL with Juliet; Edmund's lover
Sabine †
"One of Us"
Pregnant woman who dies on the operating table under Juliet
Amelia
"One of Us"
Attended Juliet's book club meeting
Adam
"One of Us"
Attended Juliet's book club meeting
Tom †
"The Other Woman"
One of Juliet's neighbors in the barracks
Crystal
"Exposé"
Role opposite Nikki in the TV show Exposé ; portrayed by unknown actress
Autumn
"Exposé"
Role opposite Nikki in the TV show Exposé ; portrayed by unknown actress
Emily Linus †
"The Man Behind the Curtain"
Ben's mother; died giving birth to him. She appears on the Island in Ben's visions as a child
Annie
"The Man Behind the Curtain"
Close friend and childhood classmate of Ben
Olivia
"The Man Behind the Curtain"
Teacher for the children of the DHARMA Initiative employees; had some sort of relationship with Horace; possibly killed in The Purge
Jacob †
"The Incident, Part 1"
Visited Ilana in hospital
Jacob †
"Ab Aeterno
Richard came to Jacob with intent to kill him instructed by Nemesis ; Jacob struck first and disarmed Richard, then asking Richard if he wanted to be a messenger for him
The Man in Black †
"Ab Aeterno"
Jacob's Nemesis; found Richard chained up in the Black Rock after killing the ship's remaining officers; then helped Richard, telling him he was in Hell, convincing him to kill Jacob who he claimed was as "The Devil"
Isabella †
"Ab Aeterno"
Isabella was Richard's Alpert's wife. She gave Richard her cross so that he could buy medicine for her. However, while Richard was trying to get the medicine from a doctor, she died
Doctor †
"Ab Aeterno"
Richard got into a scuffle with the doctor in an attempt to get medicine for his dying wife, shoving the man and accidentally killing him
Mother * †
"Across the Sea"
Adoptive mother of Jacob and The Man in Black. He kills her with the dagger as retaliation for the murdered village
Claudia †
"Across the Sea"
Biological mother of Jacob and The Man in Black. Killed by Mother immediately after giving birth, appears to the Man in Black in ghostly form when he is 13, and leads him to the village of her people
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