In House M.D., what is Dr. Wilson’s full first-and-last name?

Dr. Wilson’s full name in House M.D. is James Evan Wilson, although the character is almost always called James Wilson. He is the head of oncology at Princeton-Plainsboro and Gregory House’s closest friend.

Wilson’s empathy and cooperative manner contrast with House’s confrontational style. Their friendship is one of the show’s central relationships, and Wilson often challenges House’s decisions while still helping him investigate cases.

The character is played by Robert Sean Leonard. Wilson’s personal life, including several marriages and his relationship with Amber Volakis, receives substantial story attention. In the final season, Wilson is diagnosed with terminal thymoma, which drives the emotional storyline leading into the series finale.