Tyreese

Tyreese
The Walking Dead character
Tyreese, as portrayed by Chad Coleman in the television series (left) and in the comic book series (right).
First appearance	Comic: "Issue #7" (2004) Television: "Made to Suffer" (2012)
Last appearance	Comic: "Issue #72" (2010) Television: "Forget" (2015)
Created by	Robert Kirkman Charlie Adlard
Adapted by	Glen Mazzara Robert Kirkman
Portrayed by	Chad Coleman
In-universe information
Occupation	NFL linebacker Comic: Car salesman Bouncer Television: Supply Runner for the prison Guard for Woodbury
Weapon	Hammer
Family	Television: Sasha Williams (sister)
Significant others	Comic: Carol Michonne Television: Karen
Children	Comic: Julie (daughter)

Tyreese (full name in the television series: Tyreese Williams) is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and was portrayed by Chad Coleman in the American television series of the same name. He is a prominent character in both mediums, acting as group leader Rick Grimes' right hand man in the comic book series,^[1] up until the end of "Made to Suffer".^[2]

Introduced in The Walking Dead #7 (April 2004), Tyreese is a strong-willed and devoted father and protective leader of his fellow survivors. He is often conflicted with Rick in his leadership and stability, but nevertheless remains loyal to him. A role model to his fellow survivors, particularly Rick's son, Carl, Tyreese is a strong and able-bodied fighter who favors a hammer to firearms in both mediums. Despite this, Tyreese is shown to suffer from emotional fragility, especially after the death of his daughter. He strongly rejects the nature of suicide, and remains unsympathetic to those who commit it. His death leaves a significant mark on the survivors, particularly his girlfriend, Michonne.

In the television series, Tyreese is the leader of a group which was once composed of 25 survivors. He travels from Jacksonville, Florida to Georgia in search of a safe haven after losing many of his group members. Unlike his comic series counterpart, Tyreese is not a father, but acts as the primary caretaker of Rick and Lori Grimes's daughter, Judith, in Rick's absence. He shares a close sibling bond with his younger sister, Sasha. In the fourth season, Tyreese faces many difficult decisions and obstacles, such as the mysterious murder of his sick girlfriend Karen and the deaths of Lizzie and Mika Samuels, whom he had protected. Tyreese cannot bring himself to kill another human being, even an undead one. A featurette for the fifth season Blu-ray and DVD, as well as the action figure releases of the character, reveal his full name to be "Tyreese Williams." He was initially a recurring character in the third season until he was promoted to series regular for the fourth and fifth seasons. Chad Coleman's performance has been praised by critics.