Zandra Thompson

Zandra Thompson is a major character on A New Direction. She is a sophomore at McKinley High School and a part of the school's glee club, the New Directions. She is the daughter of Maya and Don Thompson, both McKinley alumni.

Zandra is a bright, upbeat young woman with a voice just as big as her personality. Though people consistently compliment her looks, she's not the most confident individual. She's been struggling with her weight since she was a kid, but has gained a decent self-esteem since entering high school. Despite being very focused on her schoolwork, you'll probably find her in either her bedroom or school choir room, singing and dancing her heart out.

One thing Zandra is heavily confident about is her sexuality. She came out during the freshman homecoming dance where she was outed after winning queen by her arch nemesis, Gina Wallace. She says the experience changed her life for the better while also being traumatic.

Zandra describes her fling with Arden Ash as unforgettable and wishes they could've continued long enough to become girlfriends, but she dislikes the idea of keeping someone who means so much to her a secret. They did agree to stay friends, but there always seems to be an awkward aura whenever they're together.