While the love triangle between Stefan, Elena, and Damon was a mainstay on the show, the romance between the elder Salvatore and Elena was the highlight.

Elena Gilbert was the foundation of The Vampire Diaries, and her arc was filled with tragedy, surprises, and love.

From the first season of TVD, we’re introduced to young Elena Gilbert, a 17-year-old high school girl who falls in love with Stefan Salvatore, a vampire, after a chance meeting at their school.

CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley), Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) in 2013 More ...

Several actors from The Vampire Diaries returned for the spinoff series, such as Stefan Salvatore, Tyler Lockwood and Caroline Forbes.

And when The Vampire Diaries premiered, there were two characters holding pens—Stefan Salvatore and Elena Gilbert.

Can you identify which of the following quotes was NOT said by Elena Gilbert? Not even Stefan Salvatore could find the odd one out in this quotes quiz. Answers at the end!

Despite The Vampire Diaries coming to an end over five years ago, fans continue to argue as to who was better for Elena Gilbert - Damon Salvatore or Stefan Salvatore. From the very first episode ...

Damon, elena, and stefan in the vampire diaries Julie Plec Wanted a Very Different Ending (But it Changed For Good Reason) ...

Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley portrayed couple Elena Gilbert and Stefan Salvatore on the CW series Digital News Writer, PEOPLE The Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley reunited for a ...