Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
Rick Grimes is a small-town sheriff who wakes from a coma to an undead apocalypse.
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes
Lori is Rick's wife and Carl's mother. Believing Rick to be dead, she follows Shane to Atlanta.
Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh
Shane is Rick's partner and best friend since high school. He harbors feelings for Lori.
Laurie Holden as Andrea
Andrea was an attorney, on a road trip with her sister Amy when the apocalypse occurred.
Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale
Dale owns the RV around which the others, particularly Andrea, have formed a community.
Steven Yeun as Glenn
Glenn used to deliver pizzas for a living, and knows every shortcut in Atlanta.
Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes
Carl is the son of Rick and Lori. He flees with his mom and Shane after the apocalypse.
Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon
Daryl Dixon is an adept survivalist facing the concept of community for the first time.
IronE Singleton as T-Dog
T-Dog struggles with his guilt over past actions and finds friendship in Dale.
Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier
Carol found strength after her husband's death, but frets for her daughter Sophia's safety.
Madison Lintz as Sophia Peletier
Carol's daughter Sophia fears for her safety, but finds solace in her friendship with Carl.
Lennie James as Morgan
Morgan meets Rick after his wife's death. He is staying in Rick's hometown with his son Duane.
