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Roland Deschain | |
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The Dark Tower character | |
First appearance | "The Gunslinger" (1978) |
Last appearance | The Dark Tower (2017) |
Created by | Stephen King |
Portrayed by | Idris Elba (2017) Sam Strike (2019 pilot) |
In-universe information | |
Nickname | The Gunslinger |
Species | Human |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Gunslinger |
Family | Steven Deschain (father) Gabrielle Deschain (mother) |
Children | Mordred Deschain (son) |
Relatives | Arthur Eld (30th-generation grandfather) Crimson King (29th-generation half-uncle) |
Nationality | New 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.