According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal device includes a plurality of light-shielding members arranged at a first pitch in a first direction, a overcoat layer covering the light-shielding members, and a plurality of first electrodes arranged on the overcoat layer in the first direction at a second pitch that is smaller than the first pitch. The light-shielding members are each formed as a wall having a width along the first direction and a thickness that is greater than the width.