| Mark Sloan | |
|---|---|
| Grey's Anatomy character | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Dr._Mark_Sloan.jpg) Eric Dane as Mark Sloan | |
| First appearance | "Yesterday" (2.18) February 19, 2006 (as guest star) "Sometimes a Fantasy" (3.03) October 5, 2006 (as series regular) |
| Last appearance | “Remember The Time” (09.02) October 4, 2012 "Breathe" (17.10) April 1, 2021 (as special guest star) |
| Created by | Shonda Rhimes |
| Portrayed by | Eric Dane |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Mark Everett Sloan |
| Nickname | McSteamy, Pretty and Prettier (along with Derek Shepherd) |
| Title | M.D. F.A.C.S. |
| Occupation | Plastic Surgeon ENT Interim Chief of Surgery (Former) |
| Family | Unnamed Father Unnamed Mother (deceased) Callie Torres (Mother of his child) Arizona Robbins (Mother of his child) |
| Significant other | Addison Forbes Montgomery (ex-affair) Callie Torres (ex-friendship) Lexie Grey (girlfriend; deceased) Teddy Altman (ex-lover) Amelia Shepherd (one-night stand) Julia Canner (ex-girlfriend) |
| Children | Abortion (with Addison) Sloan Riley (with Samantha) Sofia Robbin Sloan Torres (with Callie and Arizona) |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Born | 1968 |
| Died | 2012 |
| Status | Deceased |
Mark Everett Sloan,[1] M.D., F.A.C.S., is a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy, portrayed by actor Eric Dane. Created by the show's executive producer and creator Shonda Rhimes, the character was introduced in the Season 2 as the former best friend of Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey). Mark played a significant role in Derek's life but caused a rift between them by having an affair with Derek’s wife, Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh), which ultimately ended Derek's first marriage.
In Season 3, Mark relocates to Seattle in an attempt to reconcile with Derek and begins working as the new attending plastic surgeon at Seattle Grace Hospital. His striking looks earned him the nickname "McSteamy" among the female interns. Mark's prominent storyline involved his romantic relationship with Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh), one of the interns on his service. Their on-again, off-again romance was a central theme in the series, showcasing their deep connection despite the complications surrounding them.[2]
Mark and Lexie's fates were sealed in the Season 8 finale, when both characters sustained critical injuries in an aviation accident. Though Mark initially survives the crash, he succumbs to his injuries in the early episodes of season nine. Following their deaths, Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital is renamed Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in honor of Mark and Lexie.
Mark's character was praised for his complexity, from being a charismatic and womanizing surgeon to a man who deeply cared about those close to him, especially Lexie, Derek and Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez). His death remains one of the most emotional moments in the series' history.[3][4][5]
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes writes Mark Sloan obituary: 'I like to believe that Mark is with Lexie somewhere'". Entertainment Weekly. October 4, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- ^ "Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) Bio - Grey's Anatomy". ABC. Archived from the original on January 13, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
- ^ Massoto, Erick (November 12, 2021). "'Grey's Anatomy's Most Devastating Character Deaths, Ranked". Collider. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Bruce, Amanda; Ong, Jennifer; Lealos, Shawn S. (April 8, 2021). "20 Saddest Grey's Anatomy Episodes Ranked". ScreenRant. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "The 20 Most Heartbreaking 'Grey's Anatomy' Episodes". Bustle. July 15, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2024.