Afton Cooper (formerly Van Buren) is a fictional character from the popular American television series Dallas, played by Audrey Landers.

[2][3] Afton is the sister of Mitch Cooper, Lucy Ewing's husband.

In 2013, Afton returned to Dallas in the 10th episode of season 2, visiting her daughter Pamela in the hospital.

[4] Afton returned to Dallas in season 3, episode 4, for Pamela and John Ross' wedding.

In a heated exchange, Sue Ellen comments that "the most despicable thing J.R. ever did ... was you".