Paul "Jesus" Monroe

Paul "Jesus" Rovia
The Walking Dead character
From left to right: Jesus, as he appears in the comic book series, television series (portrayed by Tom Payne) and video game series.
First appearance
Last appearance
  • Comic:
  • "Issue #193" (2019)
  • Television:
  • "Bounty" (2019)
  • Video game:
  • Survivors (2021)
Created byRobert Kirkman
Charlie Adlard
Adapted byScott M. Gimple
Angela Kang
Corey Reed
Portrayed byTom Payne
Voiced byBrandon Keener (video game)
In-universe information
OccupationRecruiter for the Hilltop Colony
Comic:
Recruiter for the Alexandria Safe-Zone
Member of the Herd-Duty Crew
Farmer
Television:
Supply Runner and Martial Arts Teacher for the Hilltop Colony
Member of the Militia
Leader of the Hilltop Colony
Significant othersAaron
Comic:
Alex

"Jesus” (real name in the comic book series: Paul Monroe; real name in the television series: Paul Rovia) is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead, as well as the television series of the same name, where he is portrayed by Tom Payne.

Jesus served as the ambassador for The Hilltop and frequently searches for new recruits. The recruiting process is largely motivated to help their community fight against Negan and the Saviors. In both media, Jesus becomes Maggie’s right-hand-man as she succeeds Gregory as the leader of The Hilltop. Jesus was killed in the midseason finale of season nine by an unknown member of the Whisperers who will become the main antagonists going forward in the television series. The character's surname is changed to Rovia to avoid confusion with the unrelated character, Deanna Monroe, who was based on the also unrelated character, Douglas Monroe, from the comics.[1]

  1. ^ "Tom Payne Talks the Walking Dead's Jesus and His Name Change".