Damon Salvatore

Damon Salvatore is a fictional character In L. J. Smith's novel series The Vampire Diaries.

He is portrayed by Ian Somerhalder in the television series. Damon is one of the two main protagonists along with Stefan Salvatore, especially in the story's main setting, Mystic Falls. He is part of a love triangle between his brother Stefan and a female vampire named Katherine Pierce whom they were both compelled to love when they were still human.

A century after Damon and Stefan leave Mystic Falls, they both return and meet Elena Gilbert, a mortal who looks exactly like Katherine. Damon wants to ‘win’ Elena away from Stefan, but she chooses Stefan over Damon, then Elena later breaks up with Stefan after she develops feelings for Damon.