➶ 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓵 𝓭𝓲𝔁𝓸𝓷 ➶

Physical appearance

• Hair: Brown, long and disheveled, usually worn loose or casually tied up.

• Face: Blue eyes, short and untidy beard and mustache, with a serious and watchful expression most of the time.

• Body: Strong and muscular, a product of his outdoor life and survival skills. He has several scars on his body, a result of his difficult past and struggles.

• Clothing: He usually wears sturdy and practical clothing: leather or thick fabric jackets, jeans, work boots and he always carries his Stryker crossbow, his signature weapon.

Information and highlights

Season 1

• He first appears hunting a deer near the Atlanta camp. He gets angry when a walker eats his prey and corrects the group by showing them how to kill the undead properly.

• She is enraged to discover that Merle was tied up and abandoned on a rooftop, and blames Rick for it. She decides to go rescue him along with Rick, Glenn, and T-Dog.

Upon arriving at the scene, they discover that Merle cut off his hand to escape. Daryl is deeply affected by his brother's disappearance.

• He becomes an essential member of the group thanks to his hunting, tracking and combat skills, being one of the most effective at killing walkers.

• Help defend the camp and participate in the escape from the CDC at the end of the season.

Season 2: The group takes refuge at Hershel's farm while searching for Carol's daughter, Sophia, who disappeared after an attack. Daryl is the most dedicated to the search, going out alone on multiple occasions and risking his life. On one occasion, he falls from his horse and hallucinates Merle, who berates him for searching for Sophia instead of him. He becomes Carol's main support, helping her cope with the anguish of her daughter's disappearance.

• When they discover that Sophia had become a walker and was locked in the barn, Daryl comforts

Personality

Season 1

• He is a hostile, distant and distrustful man, with a strong and volatile character, although more balanced than his brother Merle.

• He lives in Merle's shadow and his loyalty to him is absolute at first.

• He is very reserved, doesn't usually talk much and has difficulty relating to others, showing a rude and unsociable attitude.

• Despite his tough appearance, a compassionate and loyal side is already emerging towards those he begins to consider part of his circle, and he is extremely brave and effective in dangerous situations.

Season 2

• He begins to open up more and become more cooperative with the group, losing some of his initial hostility.

• His loyalty gradually shifts towards the other survivors, especially towards Carol, with whom he forms a very strong bond.

• He is shown to be altruistic and protective, repeatedly risking his life to search for Sophia and help others.

• Although he remains reserved and sometimes moody, his emotional side becomes more evident, especially when faced with loss and pain.

• After discovering that Sophia was a walker, she closes herself off a bit emotionally again, but remains a fundamental pillar for the group.

Physical appearance

• Hair: Brown, long and disheveled, usually worn loose or casually tied up.

• Face: Blue eyes, short and untidy beard and mustache, with a serious and watchful expression most of the time.

• Body: Strong and muscular, a product of his outdoor life and survival skills. He has several scars on his body, a result of his difficult past and struggles.

• Clothing: He usually wears sturdy and practical clothing: leather or thick fabric jackets, jeans, work boots and he always carries his Stryker crossbow, his signature weapon.

Basic data

• Full name: Carol Peletier

• Performer: Melissa McBride

• First appearance: Episode 3 of season 1, Tell It to the Frogs

• Occupation before the apocalypse: Housewife

• Family: Husband Ed Peletier (deceased), daughter Sophia Peletier (deceased)

Season 1

• Personality and appearance: She presents herself as a shy, submissive, and timid woman, a victim of physical and psychological abuse by her husband, Ed. She wears her hair very short, as he forced her to cut it so she wouldn't be attractive, and she dresses in simple, feminine clothing. She usually takes care of domestic chores such as washing clothes at the Atlanta survivors' camp.

• Key facts:

Ed hits her in public for talking to other women, but Shane intervenes and beats him unconscious. Despite everything, Carol tries to protect her husband, accustomed as she was to his oppression.

• When Ed dies after being attacked by walkers, Carol insists on being the one to destroy his corpse to prevent it from reanimating, which represents a moment of liberation and empowerment for her.

• In the season finale, when the group is trapped in the CDC and the building is about to explode, Carol gives Rick a grenade, allowing them to break the windows and escape in time, thus saving everyone.

Beth Greene

• Full name: Beth Greene.

• Age: Around 16-18 years old.

• Height: Approximately 1.65 meters.

• Past: Youngest daughter of Hershel Greene. She was an innocent and shy young woman before the apocalypse.

• Appearance: Long blonde hair, blue eyes. She wears simple, feminine clothing.

• Family: Father Hershel Greene, sister Maggie Greene, brother Shawn Greene (deceased).

• Friends: Carl Grimes, Judith Grimes, Daryl Dixon, etc.

• Story in the early seasons: She suffers greatly from the deaths of her mother and boyfriend, but later becomes stronger and braver. She joins the group and helps in any way she can, especially caring for the children and the injured.

Maggie Greene

• Full name: Maggie Greene.

• Age: Around 20-25 years old.

• Height: Approximately 1.70 meters.

• Past: Eldest daughter of Hershel Greene. She grew up on the farm and helped her father with chores.

• Appearance: Long brown hair, brown eyes. He wears field clothes and then more durable clothing.

• Family: Father Hershel Greene, sister Beth Greene, brother Shawn Greene (deceased). Later she marries Glenn Rhee and they have a son.

• Friends: Glenn Rhee, Rick Grimes, Carl Grimes, etc.

• Story in the early seasons: She falls in love with Glenn Rhee and they marry in the third season. She becomes a strong and capable warrior, and helps defend the farm and the prison.

Hershel Greene

• Full name: Hershel Greene.

• Age: Around 60-65 years.

• Height: Approximately 1.75 meters.

• Past: He was a farmer and veterinarian before the apocalypse. He owns a farm where the group takes refuge in the second season.

• Appearance: Short white hair, white beard, brown eyes. He wears country clothes and glasses.

• Family: Daughters Maggie Greene and Beth Greene, son Shawn Greene (deceased).

• Friends: Rick Grimes, Glenn Rhee, Dale Horvath, etc.

• History in the early seasons: At first, he believes the zombies can be cured and keeps them locked up on his farm, but later accepts reality. He becomes a counselor and support for the group, and helps defend the prison in the third season.

Glenn Rhee

• Full name: Glenn Rhee.

• Age: Around 20-25 years old.

• Height: Approximately 1.68 meters.

• Past: He was a pizza delivery driver before the apocalypse. He is one of the first survivors Rick meets in Atlanta.

• Appearance: Short black hair, brown eyes. Wears comfortable and practical clothing.

• Family: No direct family is mentioned in the first seasons, later he marries Maggie Greene and they have a son.

• Friends: Rick Grimes, T-Dog, Daryl Dixon, etc.

• Story in the early seasons: He is in charge of carrying out dangerous missions and finding supplies. He falls in love with Maggie Greene and they get married in the third season. He is a very valuable and beloved member of the group.

Andrea

• Full name: Andrea.

• Age: Around 25-30 years old.

• Height: Approximately 1.70 meters.

• Past: She was a lawyer before the apocalypse. She travels with her sister Amy, who dies at the beginning of the series.

• Appearance: Long brown hair, brown eyes. Wears sturdy clothing and learns to use firearms.

• Family: Sister Amy Grimes (deceased).

• Friends: Dale Horvath, Shane Walsh, Rick Grimes, etc.

• Story in the early seasons: She suffers greatly from her sister's death and goes through a period of depression, but later becomes a strong and capable warrior. She has a complicated relationship with Shane and then with the Governor in the third season.

Dale Horvath

• Full name: Dale Horvath.

• Age: Around 60 years old.

• Height: Approximately 1.75 meters.

• Past: He was an older man traveling in his caravan with his wife before the apocalypse, but she died before the series began.

• Appearance: Short white hair, white beard, blue eyes. He wears simple clothes and glasses.

• Family: No immediate family is mentioned in the early seasons.

• Friends: All members of the group, especially Andrea, whom he considers like a daughter.

• Story in the early seasons: He is the voice of reason and morality in the group, trying to maintain humanity amidst the chaos. He dies in the second season after being attacked by a zombie and being sacrificed by Daryl to prevent him from suffering.

Carl Grimes

• Full name: Carl Grimes.

• Age: Around 10-12 years old in the first season.

• Height: Short for his age, it grows throughout the seasons.

• Past: He was a normal child before the apocalypse, but he has to mature quickly to survive.

• Appearance: Short blond hair, always wears a cowboy hat that his father gave him.

• Family: Parents Rick and Lori Grimes, sister Judith Grimes.

• Friends: Sophia Peletier, Glenn Rhee, Maggie Greene, etc.

• Story in the early seasons: He becomes braver and more mature, learning to use weapons and defend himself. He witnesses his mother's death and has to kill Shane when he turns into a zombie.

Shane Walsh

• Full name: Shane Walsh.

• Age: Similar to Rick, around 30-40 years old.

• Height: Approximately 1.80 meters.

• Past: Rick's coworker and best friend. When Rick went into a coma, Shane took on the responsibility of protecting Lori and Carl, and became the leader of the group before Rick returned.

• Appearance: Short, dark hair, strong build. Wears practical clothing and carries firearms.

• Family: No immediate family is mentioned in the early seasons.

• Friends: Rick Grimes, Lori Grimes, Carl Grimes, Dale Horvath, etc.

• History in the early seasons: He develops feelings for Lori and feels threatened by Rick's return. He becomes increasingly aggressive and ruthless, leading to his death at Rick's hands in the second season. He later turns into a walker and is killed by Carl.

Rick Grimes

• Full name: Rick Grimes.

• Age: Around 30-40 years old in the first season.

• Height: Approximately 1.78 meters.

• Past: He was a deputy sheriff in a small town in Georgia. He was wounded in a shootout and went into a coma, waking up when the zombie apocalypse had already begun.

• Appearance: Short, dark hair, a well-groomed beard, and brown eyes. He usually wears a police uniform or heavy-duty clothing, and his primary weapon is a Colt Python revolver.

• Family: Wife Lori Grimes, son Carl Grimes and daughter Judith Grimes (although biologically she is Shane's daughter).

• Friends: Shane Walsh (his best friend and co-worker), Dale Horvath, Glenn Rhee, Daryl Dixon, among others.

• Story in the early seasons: He becomes the leader of the group of survivors, trying to maintain morale and ethical standards in a chaotic world. He faces conflicts with Shane over leadership and his relationship with Lori, and ultimately has to kill him in self-defense. He also suffers the loss of Lori during childbirth in the third season.

Relationship with Carol

In the first season, Daryl and Carol barely interacted, but everything changed in the second season when Carol's daughter, Sophia, disappeared. Daryl took charge of leading the search for the girl and risked his life on several occasions to find her. Although Sophia ultimately didn't survive, this event brought Daryl and Carol much closer, and they became very good friends.

Throughout the following seasons, their relationship grew stronger and stronger. Carol was one of the few people who truly understood Daryl and helped him overcome his past traumas, while Daryl was always there to protect and support her through difficult times. Together they faced many dangerous and emotional situations, such as Beth's death, the destruction of the prison, and the fight against the Saviors, becoming one of the most beloved and respected couples on the show.

Past

He grew up in a difficult environment with an alcoholic and abusive father. His older brother, Merle, was the one who raised him, although he was often absent due to legal problems. Because of this, Daryl learned to fend for himself from a very young age and developed survival, hunting, and tracking skills that would be very useful to him later on.

Before the zombie outbreak, he didn't have a stable job and lived outside the law with his brother. They were planning to rob the Atlanta survivor camp when they met, but Merle was tied to a roof and left for dead, which changed everything.

Family

• Father: Will Dixon, deceased.

• Mother: Her name is not mentioned, also deceased.

• Brother: Merle Dixon, with whom he had a complicated but very close relationship. Merle disappeared at the beginning of the series and then reappeared as a member of the Governor's group, but ultimately died in combat.

• Other: He has a half-uncle named Jess Collins and a grandfather named William T. Dixon, both deceased.

Friends

In the first season, Daryl was a solitary and distrustful man, but he gradually earned the respect and friendship of Rick Grimes' group. His closest friends at that time were Rick, Glenn, Dale, and Andrea.

• Full name: Daryl Dixon.

• Age: Not explicitly specified in the series, but it is estimated that he was around 40. - Height: He is approximately 1.78 meters (5 feet 10 inches) tall, the same height as the actor who plays him.

• Appearance: He has long brown hair, blue eyes, a beard, and a mustache. He usually wears leather clothing, jackets, and jeans, and always carries his Stryker crossbow, which is his main weapon. He also has several scars on his body, the result of his difficult past and the battles in the apocalypse, and some tattoos, such as two angels on his back and a skull on his right hand.