Hershel Greene is a fictional character in
The Walking Dead whose role is depicted in the
comic book,
television series as portrayed by
Scott Wilson and the
game series. He is the widowed owner of a farm in
Georgia and has previous experience in the
veterinary fields. A devout
Christian, with uncompromising morals and a stubborn attitude, Hershel remains fiercely protective of his large family, despite his many losses. In both the comics and television series, he is initially introduced saving the life of
Carl Grimes, the son of
Rick Grimes after he is shot by one of Hershel's neighbors,
Otis, and becomes the moral center of the group.