Shane Walsh (The Walking Dead)

Shane
The Walking Dead character
Shane Walsh, as portrayed by Jon Bernthal in the television series (left) and in the comic book series (right).
First appearance	Comic: "Issue #1" (2003) Television: "Days Gone Bye" (2010)
Last appearance	Comic: "Issue #37" (2007) Television: "Rest in Peace" (2022)
Created by	Robert Kirkman Tony Moore
Adapted by	Frank Darabont (The Walking Dead)
Portrayed by	Jon Bernthal
In-universe information
Occupation	Leader of the Atlanta Camp Comic: Cynthiana Sheriff's Deputy Television: King County Sheriff's Deputy Head of Gun Training
Family	Television: Jean (grandmother)
Significant other	Lori Grimes (affair)
Children	Judith Grimes (biological daughter)

Shane (full name in both comic and the television series: Shane Walsh) is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and was portrayed by Jon Bernthal in the American television series of the same name.

In the comic series, Shane is portrayed as a Cynthiana Sheriff's Deputy, as well as the longtime friend and fellow police officer of series protagonist Rick Grimes. After Rick is shot and put into a coma, and the zombie outbreak occurs, he rescues Rick's family and leads a group of survivors, becoming romantically involved with Rick's wife, Lori. When Rick returns to his family alive, Shane grows increasingly jealous of their relationship, as well as Rick's role in the group.

In the television series' first season, Shane leads the survivors until Rick's arrival, then becomes Rick's right-hand man. The reunion is not completely amicable; in the second season, Shane develops into an antagonistic character, becoming more aggressive and unpredictable, due to his growing obsession with Lori and subsequent jealousy of Rick. He also becomes willing to abandon or kill those he deems liabilities to the group and has no moral conscience for outsiders. This puts Shane at odds with Rick's moral leadership, as he believes that Rick is ill-equipped to lead and that he would be a better leader. Lori and Carl become his only true concern, as opposed to the group itself.