Aria Marie Fitz (ńee Montgomery) is a fictional character in the Pretty Little Liars franchise created by American author Sara Shepard. Described as an “alternative” and artsy teen, the franchise revolves around Aria and her three best friends (Spencer Hastings, Hanna Marin and Emily Fields) being blackmailed, stalked and tortured by an anonymous identity known as “A” after the disappearance of their friend Alison DiLaurentis. Aria is well known for her longtime relationship and eventual marriage with Ezra Fitz. The character is portrayed by Lucy Hale in the television series.