Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer is a fictional
character from
The WB/
CW television series
One Tree Hill, portrayed by
Hilarie Burton. A talented visual and musical artist, Peyton has a heavily guarded heart due to the number of lost loved ones in her life. She goes through life changes throughout the series as she finds love from
Lucas Scott, to
Jake Jagielski, then back to Lucas again. She shares a special bond with
Brooke Davis, her best friend for many years. She also becomes close friends with
Haley James. Her friends have been there for her during difficult times.