A liquid crystal display comprises a liquid crystal display panel, the liquid crystal display panel comprising a first substrate; a second substrate disposed on an observer side with respect to the first substrate and opposed to the first substrate; a liquid crystal held between the first substrate and the second substrate; an upper polarizing plate disposed on the observer side with respect to the second substrate; and a resin film disposed on the observer side with respect to the upper polarizing plate and affixed in contact with the upper polarizing plate, the resin film being higher in surface hardness than the upper polarizing plate. Both reduction in thickness of the liquid crystal display panel and ensuring of a sufficient strength are attained.