Clay Jensen

Clay Jensen
Thirteen Reasons Why character
Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen
First appearance	Novel: "Cassette 1: Side A" (2007) Television: "Tape 1, Side A" (2017)
Last appearance	Novel: "Cassette 7: Side B" (2007) Television: "Graduation" (2020)
Created by	Jay Asher
Portrayed by	Dylan Minnette
In-universe information
Full name	Clayton Jason Jensen
Alias	Helmet & Astronomy Boy (by Hannah) Dark Clay (alter ego) Cory (by several rivals)
Occupation	Student (formerly) Clerk (formerly)
Family	Matthew Jensen (father) Lainie Jensen (mother) Justin Foley (late adopted brother)
Significant other	Hannah Baker (late crush) Skye Miller (ex-girlfriend) Amorowat Anisia Achola (ex-girlfriend) Heidi (girlfriend)

Clayton "Clay" Jason Jensen is a fictional character created by author Jay Asher. He is the protagonist in Thirteen Reasons Why, a novel written for teenagers where a girl, Hannah Baker, commits suicide. Clay is also the main character in the Netflix television series adaption of Asher's story, 13 Reasons Why, where he is portrayed by Dylan Minnette.^[1]

Clay is one of the major protagonists in the series and his major storylines have included his friendships with Hannah Baker and Tony Padilla. Other major storylines have included his reactions to the tapes and his deteriorating mental health, such as his struggle with anxiety and depression.

While the series has earned a divided and polarized reception from critics, readers and audiences praised it, and Minnette's performance was widely acclaimed.