Mark Wylde

Mark Wylde
Maxwell Caulfield as Mark Wylde (2009)
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	Maxwell Caulfield
Duration	2009–2010
First appearance	15 January 2009
Last appearance	14 January 2010
Created by	Anita Turner
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Businessman
Wife Faye Lamb (1982–2010) Natasha Wylde (void) Sons Ryan Lamb Nathan Wylde Will Wylde Daughters Maisie Wylde

Mark Wylde (also Daniel Lamb) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Emmerdale, played by Maxwell Caulfield. He made his first appearance on 15 January 2009 and departed on 14 January 2010.

In early December 2009, it was announced that Caulfield had quit the show and would depart shortly. Producers promised a "stunning exit storyline" which would see a who-dunnit type storyline in which Mark would be killed. Mark was murdered by his wife, Natasha Wylde, on-screen (although only the audience knew of Natasha's guilt) on 14 January 2010. The murder storyline saw the revelation of Mark and Faye's affair, that Mark is Ryan's biological father (meaning that he is Maisie's brother), and Natasha found out about Mark's cheating, giving them all motives for murder. The storyline reached its climax in mid-October, which saw Natasha confess to Mark's killing and sentenced to 21 years imprisonment and Ryan leaving the village for a fresh start.

The characters of Mark and Natasha Wylde were announced in September 2008, with Maxwell Caulfield and Amanda Donohoe announced as the actors portraying them. They started filming in October 2008, and were originally thought to be first appearing on 25 December 2008, but this was later changed to 15 January 2009.

Caulfield said that the role was "just too tempting to turn down and I can't wait to start filming in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside".

Anita Turner, the series producer, said she was "thrilled to be welcoming two actors of such high calibre to the cast". He described the character as "fun to play".

Amanda Donohoe said that the Wyldes are "self-made millionaires, they're very well-to-do", and although not looking for retirement they do want a "break from the big city". She also said that the couple have been married for 25 years and have two grown-up children and a nine-year-old. Caulfield said that there is a "hidden side to Mark that will come out over time". Although he is an "out-and-out charmer" he is one of those people whose "sincerity you have to question", he said.

In October 2009 after less than a year in the show Caulfield quit the show due to fear of being type cast it was announced that the character would be killed off and made his last appearance on 14 January 2010.