Desi Harperin is a fictional character portrayed by Ebon Moss-Bachrach in the TV series Girls.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Incidentals (season 3), they were 36 years old.
They appear in 25 episodes out of a total of 62 aired and have accumulated 39 positive votes.
The character of Desi Harperin is mainly associated with Marnie Michaels and Hannah Horvath.
Episodes25
Incidentals
episode S3.E8 february 2014After conducting an interview with Patti LuPone, Hannah becomes scared that Adam will change due to his being cast in a Broadway play. Meanwhile, Jessa receives an unexpected visit, and Marnie is depressed about her lack of success.
Flo
episode S3.E9 march 2014While visiting her ailing grandmother in hospital, Hannah is surprised by a strange request from her mother. Later, she shares an uncomfortable drink with her overachieving med student cousin Rebecca.
Role-Play
episode S3.E10 march 2014Hannah worries about her relationship with Adam, Marnie starts working at an art gallery, and Shoshanna surprises Jasper and Jessa.
I Saw You
episode S3.E11 march 2014Hannah and Elijah have dinner with Patti LuPone, Jessa looks for a new job, and Hannah, Shoshanna and Elijah attend Marnie's open-mic night performance.
Two Plane Rides
episode S3.E12 march 2014The girls each face life-altering news and decisions.
Iowa
episode S4.E1 january 2015Marnie and Desi perform a live duo, while Hannah prepares for her big move to Iowa.
Female Author
episode S4.E3 january 2015Jessa and Adam become AA pals and Jessa gets into trouble with NYPD. Seems unlikely that Hannah long distance relationship stands a chance. Marnie is hitting the wall in her personal life but her singing career seems to finally going in a right direction.
Cubbies
episode S4.E4 february 2015Jessa gives her opinion on Marnie's new song. Shoshanna and Ray go shopping together. Desi gives Marnie news that makes her smile. Hannah writes an apology letter that doesn't go over well. Then she learns of the new things in Adam's life.
Close Up
episode S4.E6 february 2015Adam's new girlfriend reveals a surprising revelation that can tear apart their relationship, while Hannah and Ray make big career decisions.
Ask Me My Name
episode S4.E7 march 2015Hannah begins a new job and goes on a date with a co-worker. Mimi-Rose hosts an art show.
Tad & Loreen & Avi & Shanaz
episode S4.E8 march 2015Hannah's father makes a shocking announcement. Marnie and Desi take things to another level. Shoshanna tries to get back in the dating game.
Daddy Issues
episode S4.E9 march 2015Hannah is confronted with a family dilemma; Marnie makes an announcement at Ray's campaign party.
Home Birth
episode S4.E10 march 2015Hannah, Adam and Jessa try to convince Caroline and Laird to forgo their planned home birth.
Wedding Day
episode S5.E1 february 2016Marnie micromanages her upstate wedding to Desi; Shoshanna is tasked with carrying out Marnie's wishes; Fran has an awkward moment with Adam; a dejected Ray steps in to help Desi
Japan
episode S5.E3 march 2016Shoshanna finds her beloved new life in Japan threatened, Adam and Jessa's complicated friendship continues, and, upset at finding photos of his ex-girlfriends on his phone, Hannah sends nudes to Fran.
Old Loves
episode S5.E4 march 2016Hannah and Fran have an exaggerated argument and she is left feeling hesitant about their relationship, Desi makes another thoughtless decision without consulting Marnie, and sparks begin to fly between Jessa and Adam.
The Panic in Central Park
episode S5.E6 march 2016After she and Desi argue, an angry Marnie goes out, where she runs into her old boyfriend, Charlie, and spends the night with him.
Hello Kitty
episode S5.E7 april 2016After a fight with Fran, Hannah spirals into anxiety, Jessa fears Hannah discovering her relationship with Adam, and Elijah has a rude awakening.
Homeward Bound
episode S5.E8 april 2016Hannah gets into trouble outside New York, Marnie meets an obstacle, Jessa and Adam are left holding Caroline's baby, while a dejected Shoshanna returns from Japan.
Love Stories
episode S5.E9 april 2016Hannah bumps into an old frenemy, Marnie encounters more problems with Desi, and Shoshanna offers to help Ray save his business.
I Love You Baby
episode S5.E10 april 2016A newly inspired Hannah prepares for a writing event, Marnie asks Ray to go on tour with her, Shoshanna basks in her newfound success, and Jessa and Adam's relationship starts to crack.
All I Ever Wanted
episode S6.E1 february 2017Hannah gets an assignment to write about a female surf camp in the Hamptons, where she meets an uncomplicated water-skiing instructor; Marnie tells Ray that he needs to spend more time at his own place.
Hostage Situation
episode S6.E2 february 2017Hannah provides cover for Marnie's secret weekend in Poughkeepsie; Shoshanna enlists Elijah to be her plus-one at a networking event; Jessa's antics lead Shoshanna to reevaluate her post-college friendships.
Painful Evacuation
episode S6.E4 march 2017Hannah interviews influential writer Ode Montgomery; Adam storms off the set of his latest acting job; Ray considers the course of his life after a regular at the coffee shop dies suddenly; Marnie is confronted with her narcissism.
Full Disclosure
episode S6.E6 march 2017Marnie tries to convince Desi to follow through with their planned gig at her mother's birthday party; Hannah gets advice on an important decision from her father and his new partner; Elijah helps a co-worker run lines for an audition.
- Incidentals
- Flo
- Role-Play
- I Saw You
- Two Plane Rides
- Iowa
- Female Author
- Cubbies
- Close Up
- Ask Me My Name
- Tad & Loreen & Avi & Shanaz
- Daddy Issues
- Home Birth
- Wedding Day
- Japan
- Old Loves
- The Panic in Central Park
- Hello Kitty
- Homeward Bound
- Love Stories
- I Love You Baby
- All I Ever Wanted
- Hostage Situation
- Painful Evacuation
- Full Disclosure
Best moments7
- After conducting an interview with Patti LuPone, Hannah becomes scared that Adam will change due to his being cast in a Broadway play. Meanwhile, Jessa receives an unexpected visit, and Marnie is depressed about her lack of success.
- Marnie micromanages her upstate wedding to Desi; Shoshanna is tasked with carrying out Marnie's wishes; Fran has an awkward moment with Adam; a dejected Ray steps in to help Desi
- Hannah interviews influential writer Ode Montgomery; Adam storms off the set of his latest acting job; Ray considers the course of his life after a regular at the coffee shop dies suddenly; Marnie is confronted with her narcissism.
- Hannah provides cover for Marnie's secret weekend in Poughkeepsie; Shoshanna enlists Elijah to be her plus-one at a networking event; Jessa's antics lead Shoshanna to reevaluate her post-college friendships.
- Hannah gets an assignment to write about a female surf camp in the Hamptons, where she meets an uncomplicated water-skiing instructor; Marnie tells Ray that he needs to spend more time at his own place.
- After a fight with Fran, Hannah spirals into anxiety, Jessa fears Hannah discovering her relationship with Adam, and Elijah has a rude awakening.
- After she and Desi argue, an angry Marnie goes out, where she runs into her old boyfriend, Charlie, and spends the night with him.
- Incidentals
- Wedding Day
- Painful Evacuation
- Hostage Situation
- All I Ever Wanted
- Hello Kitty
- The Panic in Central Park