Adam Carrington

In-universe information
In-universe information
Other names	Michael Torrance
Occupation	Attorney; Executive (Denver-Carrington and ColbyCo);
Father	Blake Carrington
Mother	Alexis Colby
Brothers	Steven Carrington
Sisters	Fallon Carrington Colby; Amanda Carrington;
Half-sisters	Krystina Carrington
Spouse	Claudia Blaisdel ; (1985–1986); Dana Waring ; (1987–1988); Kirby Anders ; (engaged, 1991);
Sons	1
Grandparents	Tom Carrington; Ellen Carrington;
Aunts and uncles	Ben Carrington; Dominique Deveraux; Caress Morell;
Nieces and nephews	L.B. Colby; Lauren Colby; Danny Carrington;
First cousins	Leslie Carrington; Jackie Deveraux;

Adam Carrington
Adam Carrington
Dynasty character
	Gordon Thomson as Adam Carrington
Portrayed by	Gordon Thomson (1982–1989); Robin Sachs (1991);
Duration	1982–1989, 1991
First appearance	"The Plea" (1982)
Last appearance	"Catch 22" (1989)
Created by	Richard and Esther Shapiro
Spin-off; appearances	The Colbys (1985–1986); Dynasty: The Reunion (1991);
Other names	Michael Torrance
In-universe information
Other names	Michael Torrance
Occupation	Attorney; Executive (Denver-Carrington and ColbyCo);
Father	Blake Carrington
Mother	Alexis Colby
Brothers	Steven Carrington
Sisters	Fallon Carrington Colby; Amanda Carrington;
Half-sisters	Krystina Carrington
Spouse	Claudia Blaisdel ; (1985–1986); Dana Waring ; (1987–1988); Kirby Anders ; (engaged, 1991);
Sons	1
Grandparents	Tom Carrington; Ellen Carrington;
Aunts and uncles	Ben Carrington; Dominique Deveraux; Caress Morell;
Nieces and nephews	L.B. Colby; Lauren Colby; Danny Carrington;
First cousins	Leslie Carrington; Jackie Deveraux;

Adam Alexander Carrington is a fictional character from the ABC prime time soap opera Dynasty, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Introduced at the beginning of the series' third season, the role was originated by Gordon Thomson in 1982. He continued to appear as a series regular until the series finale in 1989. For the 1991 miniseries continuation, the role of Adam Carrington was recast with Robin Sachs as Thomson was unavailable. In the 2017 reboot of the series, Sam Underwood played Adam from 2019 to 2022.

The addition of Adam to the cast provided a male villain to the show. Over the next seven seasons, Adam would be motivated primarily by jealousy, undermining the professional successes of his brother Steven and brother-in-law Jeff, in an attempt to curry favor with his parents, especially his father. Adam would betray both his parents multiple times but would be forgiven, even when his acts were criminal, due to residual feelings of guilt for Adam's difficult childhood. When circumstances arise that truly make Adam sympathetic, he squanders that good will due to his selfish, jealous nature.