A display device includes a substrate, a light emitting element on the substrate, and including a first end portion and a second end portion that are aligned in a first direction that is substantially parallel to an upper surface of the substrate, a first contact electrode in contact with the first end portion of the light emitting element, a first electrode on the first contact electrode, and electrically connected to the first end portion of the light emitting element through the first contact electrode, and a second electrode electrically connected to the second end portion of the light emitting element.