Cast of The Walking Dead

Andrew Lincoln plays Rick Grimes, a former sheriff's deputy who becomes the leader of a group of survivors.

Jon Bernthal is Shane Walsh, Rick's best friend and fellow deputy sheriff before the apocalypse.

David Morrissey portrays Philip Blake, also known as The Governor, who leads a group in Woodbury and becomes one of the major antagonists.

Lauren Cohan plays Maggie Greene, a strong-willed survivor and member of the Greene family.

Norman Reedus is Daryl Dixon, a skilled hunter with a tough exterior and a loyal ally to the survivors.

Laurie Holden portrays Andrea Harrison, a former civil rights attorney who becomes a skilled sharpshooter.

Danai Gurira plays Michonne Hawthorne, a fierce warrior known for wielding a katana and having a mysterious past.

Steven Yeun is Glenn Rhee, a former pizza delivery boy who becomes a key member of the group known for his resourcefulness.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan portrays Negan Smith, the charismatic and ruthless leader of a group called the Saviors.

Melissa McBride plays Carol Peletier, a resilient survivor who evolves from a housewife to a strategic and formidable member of the group.

Jeffrey DeMunn is Dale Horvath, an older survivor who serves as the group's moral compass.

Sarah Wayne Callies plays Lori Grimes, Rick's wife who struggles with the challenges of the new world.

Christian Serratos takes on the role of Rosita Espinosa, a tough and compelling member of the survivors, adept at facing the new world's challenges.

Chandler Riggs is Carl Grimes, the young son of Rick who grows up swiftly in the merciless realities of the walker-infested world.