Diana Barry

Diana Wright (nee Barry) was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Barry, the older sister of Minnie May, the wife of Fred Wright, and the mother of Fred Jr., Anne Cordelia, and Jack Wright. Her childhood best friend was Anne Shirley.

Early life
Diana Barry was born sometime in February 1865 to Mr. and Mrs. Barry. There was a schoolmaster boarding with the Barrys at the time and he was given the naming of the newborn first Barry daughter, so he named her Diana. Matthew said there was something dreadful heathenish about the name, while Anne was thrilled by the romance of this name.

Anne's arrival
Anne Shirley moves into Green Gables, and Marilla says Diana is a possible friend for her. The two then become closer than sisters and spend much time together.

Marriage
In Anne of Avonlea, Diana announces that she is engaged to Fred Wright. In the next book, Anne of the Island, Diana marries Fred Wright, and she has three children, Fred Jr., Anne Cordelia, who was named after Anne and the name Anne always wished to have (See Anne of Green Gables), and Jack Wright.

Behind the scenes

 * Schuyler Grant portrayed Diana in all three Kevin Sullivan's movies; Anne of Green Gables (1985), Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987) and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (1999).
 * Jan Francis portrayed her in 1972 TV series Anne of Green Gables and the sequel, Anne of Avonlea (1975).
 * Margaret Griffin portrayed Diana in 1956 TV film Anne of Green Gables.
 * Phyllis Shumway portrayed her in five episodes of 1952 TV series Anne of Green Gables.
 * Gertrude Messinger portrayed Diana in 1934 film Anne of Green Gables, also starring Anne Shirley as Anne Shirley.
 * Laurie Lowelle portrayed Diana in 1919 silent movie Anne of Green Gables.

Book appearances

 * Anne of Green Gables (first appearance)
 * Anne of Avonlea
 * Anne of the Island
 * Anne of Windy Poplars (mentioned only)
 * Anne's House of Dreams
 * Anne of Ingleside
 * Rilla of Ingleside (mentioned only)

Appearances in short stories

 * Chronicles of Avonlea
 * Further Chronicles of Avonlea

Movie appearances

 * Anne of Green Gables (1919)
 * Anne of Green Gables (1934)
 * Anne of Green Gables (1952)
 * Anne of Green Gables (1956)
 * Anne of Green Gables (1972)
 * Anne of Avonlea (1975)

Kevin Sullivan's films

 * Anne of Green Gables (1985)
 * Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987)
 * Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (1999)