The Walking Dead: The most important people in Rick Grimes’ life

Character relationships are at the core of The Walking Dead. As Rick Grimes’ time on the series comes to an end, it is important to reflect on those most important to him. 

Amidst all of the death and destruction that is present in this zombie drama, the characters and their dynamics with one another are what keep this story going. Rick has built the group into what it is today, beginning all the way back in the Atlanta days.

Rick has become family with every member of the group. He has taught people a lot, but he also learns from his people. He’s the type of leader that carries a part of each of his fellow survivors, and they help to make him a better person.

If it weren’t for the people on this list, Rick might not be alive today. They have all had a butterfly effect on his life that will continue on even after he is gone. Before we say goodbye to our heroic leader, let’s highlight those characters that had the biggest impacts on him and helped get him to where he is today.