Dale Horvath

Dale Horvath
The Walking Dead character
Dale, as portrayed by Jeffrey DeMunn in the television series (left) and in the comic book series (right).
First appearance	Comic: "Issue #3" (2003) Television: "Days Gone Bye" (2010)
Last appearance	Comic: "Issue #66" (2009) Television: "Judge, Jury, Executioner" (2012)
Created by	Robert Kirkman Tony Moore
Adapted by	Frank Darabont (The Walking Dead)
Portrayed by	Jeffrey DeMunn
In-universe information
Occupation	Comic: Retired salesman De Facto Leader of Rick's Group Television: Pensioner Look-out for the Atlanta Camp
Spouses	Comic: Erma Television: Irma Horvath
Significant other	Comic: Andrea
Children	Comic: Ben (adopted son) Billy (adopted son)

Dale (full name in the television series: Dale Horvath) is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and was portrayed by Jeffrey DeMunn in the American television series of the same name. The character's death in the latter half of the second season of the show marks a significant departure from the comics, where Dale survived much longer. In both media, he is shown to be the group's primary moral center.