| Lucas Scott | |
|---|---|
| One Tree Hill character | |
 Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott | |
| First appearance | "Pilot" (2003) |
| Last appearance | "Last Known Surroundings" (2012) |
| Created by | Mark Schwahn |
| Portrayed by | Chad Michael Murray |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Lucas Eugene Scott |
| Nickname | Luke |
| Occupation | Author Basketball coach (former) |
| Family | Karen Roe (mother) Dan Scott (father; deceased) Keith Scott (uncle; deceased) Nathan Scott (paternal half brother) Lily Roe Scott (maternal half sister, cousin) Jamie Scott (nephew) Lydia Scott (niece) |
| Spouse | Peyton Sawyer (wife) |
| Children | Sawyer Brooke Scott (daughter) |
| Relatives | Deb Scott (former stepmother) Andy Hargrove (honorary stepfather) Larry Sawyer (father-in-law) Anna Sawyer (mother-in-law; deceased) Haley James Scott (sister-in-law, via Nathan) Derek Sommers (brother-in-law, via Peyton) |
Lucas Eugene Scott is a fictional character and the main protagonist from The WB/CW television series One Tree Hill created by Mark Schwahn and portrayed by Chad Michael Murray. Lucas is a talented basketball player and writer and the paternal half-brother of Nathan Scott. The relationship between the two of them is one of the show’s foundations: from being initially estranged and rivals, their dynamic gradually shifts over the course of the series as they set their differences aside and their bond becomes increasingly stronger, turning them into true companions and best friends first and then growing to the point that they eventually begin to truly consider themselves brothers. While striving for his dreams, Lucas also has to deal with his tumultuous relationship with his father, Dan Scott, and is initially the centre of a love triangle designed between him and female leads Peyton Sawyer, whom he’s actually loved since childhood, and Brooke Davis. Ultimately, Peyton turns out to be the one for him, while the relationship between the two of them has become another cornerstone of the show. Haley James, the third female lead and Nathan’s eventual wife, is his best friend since childhood.
The character has been described as popular among teenagers and young adults, not only for his skill at basketball but for his romantic aspirations.[1][2][3] Specifically regarding the character's impact on female viewers, Entertainment Weekly stated that his soulful eyes contributed to the show's success.[4]
- ^ "Article on popularity of Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray)". Teen. June 2003.
- ^ "Eva Longoria & Jesse Metcalfe/Desperate Housewives, Jerry Orbach/Law & Order, Hilary Duff on Joan of Arcadia, Chad Michael Murray/One Tree Hill". TV Guide. January 23, 2005.
- ^ Christine Roberts (2004). One Tree Hunks: The Unauthorized Biographies of Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty. Random House, Inc. pp. 73–75. ISBN 0-345-47952-1. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
- ^ "Eye candy on The WB's One Tree Hill – Chad Michael Murray – The Must List 2004". Entertainment Weekly. June 25, 2004. Archived from the original on April 26, 2009. Retrieved July 2, 2010.