A liquid crystal composition, including at least one of: a first compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 below, a second compound represented by Chemical Formula 2 below; and a third compound represented by Chemical Formula 2′ below: The definitions of A, Z, n, R, and R′ are provided herein. Also provided is a liquid crystal display, including: a first display panel including a thin film transistor; a second display panel facing the first display panel; and a liquid crystal layer including at least one of a first compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, a second compound represented by Chemical Formula 2, and a third compound represented by Chemical Formula 2′ and a reactive mesogen.