Valerie Lopez-Pierce

Ivan Pierce (Uncle)

Valerie Lopez-Pierce is a main character in Glee: NDNG. She is a sophomore, at the start of Season One, and a recent transfer from St Mary's, a Catholic school, for girls. She's also the president of the Celibacy Club already, because, as her uncle, Ivan Pierce, put it, nobody else wanted to do it. As of the end of Pilot, she was a member of the New Directions.

## Biography

#### Early Life

Valerie was adopted by Santana Lopez and Brittany Pierce at the age of two, and they doted on her, and spoiled her. At the age of 13, she converted to Catholicism, and begged to be sent to a Catholic school, to which they agreed.

#### Season 1

By Pilot, Valerie has transferred to McKinley, citing a difference of opinion with the other girls as the reason.

She's first introduced when she goes to Ivan's classroom to drop off some sheet music. When Liam Cook, who regularly eats lunch there, asks where she transferred from, she answers that it was St. Mary's Catholic school, and that she still wears the uniform so that people don't know she goes to McKinley. Ivan suggests that Valerie should join Glee Club, to make friends and therefore stop her moms from worrying. Valerie tries to defend herself by saying a girl named Imogen was her friend at St Mary's, then avoids discussing the "difference of opinion" by leaving.

Valerie's audition song for Glee Club is I Say a Little Prayer.

In Edge, Valerie shows extreme discomfort when the club bring up the subject of lesbians. The same happens in Coming Out of My Cage, when she leads a Celibacy Club session with a disappointing turnout. Throughout the session she conflicts with Magnolia Berry, who tries to provoke her, eventually questioning her reason for leaving St Mary's in front of the others. Again, she just calls it a difference of opinion. Before she can answer any further questions, she notices Viola James watching through the doorway for a moment. She sings Like a Prayer, then distractedly dismisses the club.

Valerie performs in My Junk, firstly in Math class sharing a quick smile with Viola, then in the dream sequence, in which the two dance together. She also performs in Love Myself (after crossing herself beneath a watchful Jesus painting).

In Popular, Valerie protests against Sky Duffy's use of the word queer, trying to get Ivan to stop him.

She continues along this path in Music, refusing to listen to Alfie Winstanley's playlist. She points out that one reason is Freddy Mercury's sexuality, and is surprised and in denial when the teacher explains that any evidence of the Bible condemning this was mistranslated.

She appears later in Art class during Just Breathe, with Viola staring at her longingly whilst singing.

After Glee Club that day, it is revealed that Valerie features in Viola's costume sketches when Quentin picks one up.

Valerie mainly appears in the background of Invitationals, however she sings a solo line in the Positive section of the medley performance.

## Personality

Valerie has a tendency to be self-righteous, and irritating, which doesn't make her many friends, despite her longing for friendship, or something more.

## Style/Appearance

Valerie still wears the uniform of her old school, giving her a preppy appearance. Of course, she always wears a cross necklace.