Denise Cloyd is a fictional physician and a supporting character featured on the AMC survival horror series The Walking Dead. He vows that he has done his part and that the world will take his role after his death. Dr. Denise Cloyd Heath begins to question Denise if Carl is bitten. Hannah (zombified) - Shot in the head by Rick Grimes 4. They drive-off in a beaten-up truck, and she tries to assist Daryl with driving it. Siggard Family Horse - devoured by walkers Denise’s death … Denise confides to Tara, admitting that she's scared for the community; Tara insists that it "isn't the end of the world". After Rick and Daryl return with Jesus, who is unconscious, they bring him to Denise, who is with Tara so she can check him out. She is known for starring as a perennially upbeat young nurse in Nurse Jackie (2009–2015), an intrepid widow in the Netflix period miniseries Godless (2017), and a detective investigating a serial rapist in the Netflix crime miniseries Unbelievable (2019). Tara and Eugene try to encourage her to help Holly as she bleeds out on the table. He then turns the gun to Denise's head and walks out of the door and towards the herd with Denise as his hostage. Months later, Denise joins Daryl Dixon and Rosita Espinosa on a scavenging run for medical supplies. She suddenly stops mid-rant when she is struck by a crossbow bolt that goes through the back of her head and sticks out of her eye socket. She insists that he can change from his current self. Before the zombie outbreak, Denise lived in Ohio and had a twin brother called Dennis. She manages to utter a few more words of her rant before collapsing dead to the ground. When Tara tries to encourage her, she tells Tara that the patient she's currently treating will most likely die. After the Wolves attack, Denise panics as Rosita rushes an injured Holly into the clinic. Later on, outside, Denise kissed Tara on the lips, implying she might have feelings for her. Owen, instead of escaping, runs over and stabs it, getting bitten on the arm by another walker in the process. Another lesbian bites the dust. Denise takes a closer look from afar. This episode marks the final appearance of guest actress Merritt Wever as Denise Cloyd, who was introduced in the beginning of the sixth season. Rick pleads Denise to save him, which she manages to accomplish. Silly: Noah. Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls, w.ew.com/article/2015/07/28/walking-dead-season-6-merritt-wever-ethan-embry-exclusive-first-look, https://walkingdead.fandom.com/wiki/Denise_Cloyd_(TV_Series)?oldid=1470721, The casting call for this character used the name, Denise was described as "Late 20s to Early 40s. Rummaging through the cooler, she claims a single can of orange soda from a six-pack as a reward for her efforts. Eugene seems to be friendly to Denise in "JSS", and Denise jokes with Eugene about him "being a doctor", having been informed of his lie about knowing a cure, maybe telling they have a stable friendship. Worst: Denise Cloyd. A smart, artful, and charming psychologist who quickly turns awkward and messy when it comes to her personal life. She also had a twin brother named Dennis, who was six minut… Female Once inside a building, Denise grabs Owen's belt and ties it around his arm, meaning that she intends to remove it. ", after Morgan is knocked unconscious, before Owen turns and points a knife at her. During that encounter, Dwight had stolen Daryl's crossbow and it was this weapon he used to kill Denise. Controversial death notwithstanding, Denise was a delightful addition to the Walking Dead ensemble while she … After Rick Grimes and his group arrived in Alexandria, Rick would execute dangerous resident Pete Anderson after he had killed Deanna Monroe's husband Reg. It is implied that the two have a strong friendship. Merritt Wever, Actress: Signs. At first, he is hesitant to ask Denise for help, even walking away from her when she asks what is wrong, but later returns and assures her that her medical skills are better than what she gives herself credit for, showing that they have a good relationship. The only interaction between Denise and Dwight was when he accidentally killed Denise with Daryl's crossbow. Denise goes off on a tirade saying that she was trying to overcome her fears and that she wanted Daryl and Rosita to join her because she looked up to them and they could keep her safe. Daryl refuses it, but Denise eventually persuades him to take it. Owen spots a gap in the herd and sprints to the tower with Denise. His father, Richard Loreto Ceraulo, was an Air Force Master Sergeant and his mother, Yang Cha Ko, a housekeeper and homemaker. The two first interact when Morgan secretly enlists her help to treat his infected wound. She was a bright young woman who had aspirations of becoming a doctor before the apocalypse, though her anxiety issues prevented her from pursuing such a career. He was preceded in death by his father, Don in 1984; baby sister, Deanna; his grandparents; and his stepfather, Jess "Curly" Baker. Summer (zombified) - Shot in the head by Rick Grimes 5. Alone with Owen, Denise is sat in the corner as the Wolf tries to talk to her. She was portrayed by Merritt Wever. Eventually, the trio come across a downed tree and decide to continue to the apothecary on foot. Ethnicity It was treated as though it was no biggie; people get shot in the eye all the time. Within two months of dating, they became sexual and began sleeping together and living in the infirmary. Denise points out that Owen saved her life, signifying his redemption. Denise begs Owen not to kill Carol or Morgan as he unties himself. After Denise kills a zombie in a car in order to grab a cooler box full of soda, Daryl berates her for taking such an unnecessary risk. Denise obliges. Later, when Denise is talking to Tara, Tara tells Denise she loves her and explains that she doesn't have to reply. Pete had been the community's only doctor, and after his death Denise was the only one qualified to take his place. Denise Cloyd ( Alexandria's doctor) Death by Dwight ( Arrow to the face) s06e14 - Twice AS Far. Denise gets angry at Owen, tearing up, and tells him that the things he has done, such as killing people, are unjustifiable. Hair Reading through it, he asks why she wants orange soda. Denise is seen helping pack for the group going to the Hilltop. After coming across a set of railroad tracks, Denise initially sides with Rosita's idea of following them to their destination, but decides to stick with Daryl when he rejects the suggestion. Denise Cloyd Denise was killed by a bolt from Daryl's crossbow. Actor Given her anxious nature regarding surgery and her line about not wanting people to have high expectations, Denise may have been trying to undersell the extent of her medical knowledge. Denise approaches Daryl and offers him an oatcake she had baked. Following the railroad tracks home, Denise ventures away and inspects a car, finding a walker and a blue cooler inside. Denise insists that if he gets her to the infirmary, she can save his life. She confesses to Tara that she wished someone else to could take her spot so that she could just go back to her apartment reading her books. Even after Dwight changes sides and admits that he's sorry for killing Denise which was an accident, Tara continues to desire revenge. Once Morgan is inside, he requests antibiotics and a discussion regarding Scott and her treatment of his injuries occurs. He then reveals to her how he received his wound. Played by actress Merritt Wever, she was introduced in the second episode of season six, "JSS". Denise Cloyd/Merle Dixon; Merle Dixon; Daryl Dixon; Denise Cloyd; Grieving; Merle and Denise; True Love; Angst; Comfort; Merle and Daryl brotherly love; Summary. When Denise is captured by Owen, Carol immediately tries to save her. Caucasian-American Denise is accidentally shot through her right eye with a crossbow bolt by Dwight. Carol witnesses them running from the townhouse balcony and shoots the Wolf in the chest, wounding him. Denise appears at the end of the episode, tending to a wounded Daryl. Denise ultimately agrees to help, but fails anyways as Holly dies. Morgan knocks Carol out before Owen does the same to Morgan immediately after. However, she would become the resident surgeon of Alexandria post-apocalypse. The smart, shy doctor took an arrow to the head on a routine supply run. John was born June 30, 1947, at Gothenburg, Neb., to Donald and Betty (Rasmussen) Cloyd. She was originally from Ohio. The discussion leads to further probing by Denise, and Morgan finally admits that he isn't the one who needs antibiotics. Two months following the Alexandria invasion, Daryl tracks down Denise to review her list of requested supplies in preparation for a supply run that he is heading to with Rick. On yesterday’s episode, “Twice as Far”, Dr. Denise Cloyd (Merritt Wever) is killed by Dwight, who shoots her with the crossbow he stole off Daryl earlier in the season. As time went on, Denise would learn more of what she needed to do to be a competent surgeon, with residents such as Tara Chambler helping her to overcome her anxiety. Denise survived and after the herd invasion, Denise and Tara began their romantic relationship. They then run for the ladder of the tower, but Denise is grabbed by a walker and tries to wrestle it off of her. Denise Cloyd October 21, 2016, 3:54pm. 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