Helen Morgendorffer

Description: Helen Morgendorffer (née Barksdale) is a corporate lawyer and the mother of Daria and Quinn Morgendorffer. She is portrayed as a driven, ambitious woman who balances her demanding career with her family life. Helen embodies feminist ideals and often tries to instill her values in her daughters, leading to moments of conflict, particularly with Daria.

Age: 46-48 (during the series)

Occupation: Corporate lawyer at Vitale, Horowitz, Riordan, Schrecter, Schrecter, and Schrecter.

Family:

• Jake Morgendorffer (husband)
• Daria Morgendorffer (daughter)
• Quinn Morgendorffer (daughter)
• Amy Barksdale (sister)
• Rita Barksdale (sister)
• Erin Chambers (niece)
• Grandma Barksdale (mother, name unknown)
• Ruth Morgendorffer (mother-in-law)
• "Mad Dog" Morgendorffer (father-in-law, deceased)

Personality: Driven, ambitious, overworked, caring, feminist.

Favorite Quotes:

• "I think it's so important for a family to find the time to eat together and share their day. Did I share with you how many meetings I had to rearrange so that I could be here -- not that I'm complaining..." - Lane Miserables

Trivia:

• Helen has a tan briefcase that she takes practically everywhere.
• Her desk always has a pink lily on it.
• Her maiden name is Barksdale.
• Helen's family comes from a southern state, most likely (according to Glenn) Virginia.