Carol Peletier

Carol Peletier
The Walking Dead character
Carol Peletier as portrayed by Melissa McBride in the television series
First appearance	Comic: "Issue #3, December 10, 2003 Television: "Tell It to the Frogs" 1x03, November 14, 2010
Last appearance	Comic series only: "Issue #42" (2007)
Created by	Robert Kirkman Tony Moore
Portrayed by	Melissa McBride
Information
Occupation	Housewife TV adaptation only: Prison Council Member Caregiver in Alexandria
Affiliation	The Atlanta Survivors
Family	Sophia Peletier (daughter) TV adaptation only: Lizzie and Mika Samuels (adopted daughters)
Spouse(s)	Ed Peletier (named only in the Television series)
Significant other(s)	Comic series: Tyreese Television series: Tobin

Carol Peletier (/ˈpɛl.ti.eɪ/) is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and is portrayed by Melissa McBride in the American television series of the same name. Carol is introduced in the comics in the third issue of the first volume, "Days Gone Bye," in 2003, and the third episode of the first season of the television series in 2010, as a meek housewife and mother of Sophia at the survival camp in Atlanta, Georgia. Initially a recurring cast member, McBride was upgraded to a series regular position at the onset of the second season, and the character's role has predominantly increased since the fourth season. The character's arc has been described as a "hero's journey" by executive producer Scott M. Gimple, having made many difficult decisions in order to survive.

The direction of her character is contrasted between the two mediums. In the comic series, Carol is a 24-year-old housewife who exhibits a neurotic, self-centered, and naive demeanor. Throughout her time in the comics, she grows increasingly unstable, to the extent of self-destruction and ultimately commits suicide. The television show differs in these regards, as she is shown to be a stern, ruthlessly pragmatic, but compassionate individual who has been gradually building inner strength. She is shown to be much more capable and emotionally stable than her comic book counterpart. The abuse she faced from her husband was explicitly shown in the show whereas it was merely hinted at in the comics. In addition, Carol and Tyreese have a brief romantic relationship before they break up while in the television series it is a close but complex bond.