A liquid crystal display, including: a first substrate, and a second substrate facing the first substrate; a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrates; a first liquid crystal alignment layer disposed between the liquid crystal layer and the first substrate; and a second liquid crystal alignment layer disposed between the liquid crystal layer and the second substrate, wherein: at least one of the first liquid crystal alignment layer and the second liquid crystal alignment layer includes reactive mesogens; and the liquid crystal layer includes an antioxidant.