Roland Deschain

Roland Deschain
The Dark Tower character
Roland Deschain as illustrated by Michael Whelan
First appearance"The Gunslinger" (1978)
Last appearanceThe Dark Tower (2017)
Created byStephen King
Portrayed byIdris Elba (2017)
Sam Strike (2019 pilot)
In-universe information
NicknameThe Gunslinger
SpeciesHuman
GenderMale
OccupationGunslinger
FamilySteven Deschain (father)
Gabrielle Deschain (mother)
ChildrenMordred Deschain (son)
RelativesArthur Eld (30th-generation grandfather)
Crimson King (29th-generation half-uncle)
NationalityNew Canaan

Roland Deschain of Gilead is a fictional character and the protagonist of Stephen King's The Dark Tower series. He is the son of Steven and Gabrielle Deschain and is descended from a long line of "gunslingers", peacekeepers and diplomats of Roland's society.