An exemplary MVA LCD (2) includes a first substrate (21), a second substrate (22), and a liquid crystal layer (23) interposed between the two substrates. A common electrode (29) and protrusions (211) are formed at an inner side of the first substrate in order. Gate electrodes (221) and pixel electrodes (222) are formed on an inner side of the second substrate. A patterned gate insulating layer (223) is formed at the second substrate. The patterned gate insulating layer covers the gate electrodes, and a part of each pixel electrode.