“We are the walking dead.”

To commemorate a decade of the dead, we take a look at the survivors of the undead world; those that fight together as family...and those that fight against them. Over the past ten years, these are the faces that we’ve loved and lost.

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Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes

The leader. The father. The lover. The center of our universe. The man that started it all. A fighter that will go to the ends of the earth for the people he loves. He built something special that will last forever and always.

This is Rick Grimes.

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon

Marked by a broken upbringing, his story shows that family isn’t always blood. A hunter and a tracker with a giant heart. A loner that needs to be around people. He will do what’s necessary to keep his people alive & together.

This is Daryl Dixon.

Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier

A broken soul that evolved into a absolute warrior. Suffered countless losses, but still manages to fight through each new day even as her losses keep stacking up. A flawed hero that risks it all to get what she wants.

This is Carol Peletier.

Danai Gurira as Michonne

A lone wolf with a protective outer shell. Burdened by her past, but turned hopeful for her future. A brilliant & masterful leader that cares deeply for her people and fights hard for them. A mama bear. A lover. A groundbreaker.

This is Michonne.

Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee

The farmer’s daughter. Tough as nails and unbroken by all the hardship & loss that life has thrown at her. A stoic & resolved leader. Unafraid to get her hands dirty & make the tough calls. A fighter for the future.

This is Maggie Rhee.

Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes

The child soldier. The kid. Robbed of his youth, but determined to make sure the next generation thrives. Flirted with darkness, but filled with light. A son & a brother. Forced to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders

This is Carl Grimes.

Christian Serratos as Rosita Espinosa

Fiery & fierce. Molded by the world & those around her into an independent & skilled one-woman army. Tough as nails & brutal, but also deeply caring & kind. Determined to stay alive for her child no matter the cost.

This is Rosita Espinosa.

Cailey Fleming as Judith Grimes

Born from death and raised in a world of tragedy & sorrow. An amalgamation of all the survivors. Forced to live a childhood far different from anyone ever before. A spitfire that can hold her own & always has a brave face.

This is Judith Grimes.

Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee

The definition of a good man. Ferociously friendly and determined to make everyone feel loved & welcome. A boy molded into a man. Ultra reliable and always willing to charge into action. A gentle soul not corrupted by the world.

This is Glenn Rhee.

Josh McDermitt as Eugene Porter

A true underdog. Initially unskilled in survival, but turned into a warrior by his friends & circumstances. A bright & inventive mind charting the course for the future. The smartest man in the room. A grown survivor.

This is Eugene Porter.

Alanna Masterson as Tara Chambler

A goofball and a shining light of humor. A beating heart of the group with a smile & wit unmatched by anyone. An outsider & an enemy turned into a central figure and a trusted leader. A savage with spirit & grit.

This is Tara Chambler.

Seth Gilliam as Father Gabriel Stokes

A man of God that isn’t afraid to kill in the name of family. Initially a coward, this priest’s hero journey has been one of immense growth & change. A skilled diplomat that will go down fighting for his people.

This is Gabriel Stokes.

Ross Marquand as Aaron

A man of honor & heart that is welcoming & friendly, but packs a mighty punch. A loyal believer in the cause who is committed to making things work out for all. A beast on the battlefield and a slayer of both walkers & men.

This is Aaron.

Sonequa Martin-Green as Sasha Williams

A powerful & passionate sharpshooter with a drive to get things done and stay focused on the mission. Cutthroat & intense yet selfless in her ways. A strong hero with love & gentleness for her loved ones.

This is Sasha Williams.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan

Something to fear. A maniacal leader wielding power & service to stay alive. Wicked with a sense of dark humor that he brandishes as a weapon. A unexpected side of heart to a select few. Always trying to keep his head above water.

This is Negan.

Emily Kinney as Beth Greene

The songbird. The caretaker. The unexpected survivor. A young woman that didn’t want to live but found inner strength she didn’t know she had. A gentle & loving soul that learned how to fight for herself & for others.

This is Beth Greene.

Katelyn Nacon as Enid

A friend. A helper. A confidant. A young girl that was forced to mature rapidly due to her trauma & the state of the world. An outsider with a tough outer shell that became one of us & never turned back. A healer just trying to do her part.

This is Enid.

Cooper Andrews as Jerry

The gentle giant that will slice walkers & men in half for his people. Always loyal and eager to please. A goofball that never fails to light up the room with his smile, heart, and humor. A vibrant and ferocious force of nature.

This is Jerry.