What character did Karyn Parsons play on the show?

Karyn Parsons played Hilary Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Hilary is the eldest Banks sibling and is known for her fashion-conscious personality, social ambitions, and comic contrast with her more grounded family members.

Parsons appeared in the original NBC sitcom from 1990 to 1996, across all six seasons and 147 episodes. Hilary begins as a somewhat self-absorbed young woman focused on shopping, dating, and becoming famous, but she gradually develops greater independence and emotional maturity. Her career eventually leads to a television talk show.

The character is sometimes confused with Vivian Banks, Hilary's mother, or Ashley Banks, her younger sister. Parsons also reprised Hilary in crossover appearances on Blossom and Out All Night, while the 2022 dramatic reboot Bel-Air recast the role with Coco Jones.