Deuteragonist

A Deuteragonist is considered as the second most important character in a story. They usually share a strong bond with the protagonist, normally as a family member or a loyal friend.

TV Series

 * Shane Walsh was the deuteragonist of Season 1.
 * Carl Grimes was the deuteragonist of the TV Series from Season 2 to Season 9 until "What Comes After"
 * Niall Ross becomes the deuteragonist starting in "Who Are You Really?" until his death in "The Calm Before"
 * As of Niall's death, Jason Ross becomes the deuteragonist starting in "The Storm".