The Walking Dead: All named character deaths from season 10
By Adam Carlson
Earl Sutton
- Played by: John Finn
- Introduced: Episode 901 “A New Beginning”
- Died: Episode 1012 “Walk With Us”
- Killed by: Walkers
Seasons 9 and 10 of The Walking Dead were not good for the Sutton family. Over the course of those episodes, the son Kenneth was eaten by walkers, Tammy Rose was beheaded by the Whisperers, and Earl was left to care for their adopted son Adam, who was the infant saved from Alpha’s group at the gates of the Hilltop.
Earl was a prominent figure in the community, acting as the head blacksmith for the Hilltop. He would train younger individuals in the craft. He was also a former member of the U.S. military and a Councilmember for the Hilltop.
There were some issues with Earl. His battles with alcoholism and anger were well documented and some of those instances, especially following the death of his son. However, he had a big heart and always cared for others, especially kids.
When the Whisperers attacked. Earl grabbed the kids and took them to safety. During their escape, he was bitten on the arm but still managed to get to a safehouse. He attempted to kill himself by driving his head into a nail, but still returned as a walker to be put down by Judith.