Clay Jensen

Clay Jensen
Thirteen Reasons Why character
Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen
First appearanceNovel:
"Cassette 1: Side A" (2007)
Television:
"Tape 1, Side A" (2017)
Last appearanceNovel:
"Cassette 7: Side B" (2007)
Television:
"Graduation" (2020)
Created byJay Asher
Portrayed byDylan Minnette
In-universe information
Full nameClayton Jason Jensen
AliasHelmet & Astronomy Boy (by Hannah)
Dark Clay (alter ego)
Cory (by several rivals)
OccupationStudent (formerly)
Clerk (formerly)
FamilyMatthew Jensen (father)
Lainie Jensen (mother)
Justin Foley (late adopted brother)
Significant otherHannah Baker (late crush)
Skye Miller (ex-girlfriend)
Amorowat Anisia Achola (ex-girlfriend)
Heidi (girlfriend)

Clayton "Clay" Jason Jensen is a fictional character created by author Jay Asher. He is the protagonist in Thirteen Reasons Why, a novel written for teenagers where a girl, Hannah Baker, commits suicide. Clay is also the main character in the Netflix television series adaption of Asher's story, 13 Reasons Why, where he is portrayed by Dylan Minnette.[1]

Clay is one of the major protagonists in the series and his major storylines have included his friendships with Hannah Baker and Tony Padilla. Other major storylines have included his reactions to the tapes and his deteriorating mental health, such as his struggle with anxiety and depression.

While the series has earned a divided and polarized reception from critics, readers and audiences praised it, and Minnette's performance was widely acclaimed.

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 8, 2016). "'13 Reasons Why' Netflix Series: Dylan Minnette & Katherine Langford Lead Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved June 2, 2017.