Nathan West (General Hospital)

Nathan West
General Hospital character
Portrayed byRyan Paevey
Duration2013–2018
First appearanceDecember 30, 2013
Last appearanceFebruary 9, 2018
ClassificationPast; regular
Created byRon Carlivati
Introduced byFrank Valentini
In-universe information
Other names
  • James Nathan Reeves
  • James Nathan West
OccupationDetective
FamilyScorpio/Jones
Parents
Adoptive fatherDan Reeves
Adoptive motherMadeline Reeves
Sisters
Half-brothersPeter August
SpouseClaudette Beaulieu (2006–2016)
Maxie Jones (2017–2018)
SonsJames West
StepdaughtersGeorgie Spinelli (2017–2018)
Grandparents
  • Emil Krieg
  • Sybil McTavish
AuntsMadeline Reeves
NiecesNelle Benson (adoptive)
Willow Tait (adoptive)
Bailey Jones
First cousinsNina Reeves
Other relatives

Nathan West is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network, portrayed by Ryan Paevey. Created by head writer Ron Carlivati, Nathan was introduced in late 2013 by Frank Valentini as a love interest for Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms). In January 2018, Paevey announced he had opted to leave the serial of his own decision.

Paevey's casting was very well received. The character of Nathan becomes quite popular rather quickly among viewers and critics, becoming known as the show's resident heroic "good guy" as he tries to support his mess of a family. At the same time, Nathan's pairing with Maxie becomes a fan favorite pairing and their "slow burn" romance was praised by critics.