The Walking Dead (TV) Cast
The cast of The Walking Dead. Updated on October 6, 2025.
523 actors
Andrew Lincoln
as Rick Grimes (132 episodes)

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

Jon Bernthal
as Shane Walsh (21 episodes)

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

David Morrissey
as Philip Blake (33 episodes)

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
as Maggie Greene (148 episodes)

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

Norman Reedus
as Daryl Dixon (177 episodes)

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

Laurie Holden
as Andrea Harrison (35 episodes)

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

Danai Gurira
as Michonne Hawthorne (135 episodes)

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

Steven Yeun
as Glenn Rhee (84 episodes)

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
as Negan Smith (79 episodes)

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

Melissa McBride
as Carol Peletier (177 episodes)

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

Jeffrey DeMunn
as Dale Horvath (19 episodes)

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

Sarah Wayne Callies
as Lori Grimes (35 episodes)

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

Samantha Morton
as Alpha (38 episodes)
Ryan Hurst
as Beta (25 episodes)
Michael Rooker
as Merle Dixon (19 episodes)
Christian Serratos
as Rosita Espinosa (124 episodes)

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
as Carl Grimes (115 episodes)

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

Seth Gilliam
as Gabriel Stokes (106 episodes)
Ross Marquand
as Aaron (98 episodes)
Josh McDermitt
as Eugene Porter (121 episodes)
Khary Payton
as Ezekiel Sutton (77 episodes)
Scott Wilson
as Hershel Greene (41 episodes)
Emily Kinney
as Beth Greene (49 episodes)
Michael Cudlitz
as Abraham Ford (38 episodes)
Chad L. Coleman
as Tyreese Williams (30 episodes)
Cooper Andrews
as Jerry (60 episodes)
Callan McAuliffe
as Alden (47 episodes)
Alanna Masterson
as Tara Chambler (75 episodes)
Katelyn Nacon
as Enid (42 episodes)
Cailey Fleming
as Judith Grimes (42 episodes)
Sonequa Martin-Green
as Sasha Williams (59 episodes)
Tom Payne
as Jesus Rovia (32 episodes)
Lauren Ridloff
as Connie (40 episodes)
Eleanor Matsuura
as Yumiko Okumura (43 episodes)
Nadia Hilker
as Magna (43 episodes)
Cassady McClincy
as Lydia (42 episodes)
Angel Theory
as Kelly (42 episodes)
Paola Lázaro
as Juanita 'Princess' Sánchez (28 episodes)
Michael James Shaw
as Michael Mercer (24 episodes)
Josh Hamilton
as Lance Hornsby (24 episodes)
Laila Robins
as Pamela Milton (24 episodes)
Jane McNeill
as Patricia (13 episodes)
James Allen McCune
as Jimmy (13 episodes)
Markice Moore
as Andrew (16 episodes)
Kyle Gallner
as Zach (16 episodes)
Emma Bell
as Amy Harrison (6 episodes)
Major Dodson
as Sam Anderson (10 episodes)
Lennie James
as Morgan Jones (51 episodes)
Jeryl Prescott
as Jacqui (6 episodes)
Noah Emmerich
as Edwin Jenner (2 episodes)
Madison Lintz
as Sophia Peletier (8 episodes)
Noel Gugliemi
as Felipe (1 episode)
Andrew Rothenberg
as Jim (5 episodes)
Adam Minarovich
as Ed Peletier (4 episodes)
Kelley Davis
as Paula (1 episode)
Aaron Munoz
as Tony (2 episodes)
Michael Zegen
as Randall Culver (4 episodes)
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Otis (2 episodes)
Phillip DeVona
as Nate (1 episode)
Keedar Whittle
as Sean (1 episode)
Theodus Crane
as Big Tiny (2 episodes)
Nick Gomez
as Tomas (2 episodes)
Vincent M. Ward
as Oscar (7 episodes)
Julio Cesar Cedillo
as Lieutenant Welles (1 episode)
Arthur Bridgers
as Crowley (2 episodes)
Mike Mayhall
as Franklin (1 episode)
Donzaleigh Abernathy
as Dr. Stevens (3 episodes)
Lawrence Kao
as Tim (3 episodes)
Gary Weeks
as Corporal (1 episode)
Dave Davis
as Neil Garguilio (1 episode)
Alexa Nikolas
as Haley (3 episodes)
Alex Van
as Hermit (1 episode)
Peter Kulas
as Michael Coleman (1 episode)
Tyler Chase
as Ben (6 episodes)
Daniel Thomas May
as Allen (7 episodes)
E. Roger Mitchell
as Paul (2 episodes)
Al Vicente
as Mexican Father (1 episode)
Tanner Holland
as Jody (1 episode)
Victor McCay
as Ryan Samuels (2 episodes)
Sunkrish Bala
as Caleb Subramanian (4 episodes)
Luke Donaldson
as Luke (4 episodes)
Brina Palencia
as Ana (1 episode)
Robin Lord Taylor
as Sam (2 episodes)
Audrey Marie Anderson
as Lilly Chambler (3 episodes)
Danny Vinson
as David Chambler (1 episode)
Kirk Acevedo
as Mitch Dolgen (2 episodes)
Enver Gjokaj
as Pete Dolgen (1 episode)
Juliana Harkavy
as Alisha (2 episodes)
J.D. Evermore
as Harley (3 episodes)
Eric Mendenhall
as Billy (3 episodes)
Justice Leak
as Knife Smock Man (1 episode)
Benjamin Papac
as Albert (2 episodes)
April Billingsley
as Theresa (2 episodes)
Travis Young
as Greg (2 episodes)
Chris Burns
as Mike (2 episodes)
Ethan Embry
as Carter (1 episode)
John Carroll Lynch
as Eastman (1 episode)
Tiffany Morgan
as Erin (3 episodes)
Alicia Witt
as Paula (1 episode)
Jeananne Goossen
as Michelle (1 episode)
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