In House, M.D., what is the surname of Dr. James Wilson?

Dr. James Wilson’s surname in House, M.D. is Wilson. Robert Sean Leonard played Wilson, the head of oncology at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital and Gregory House’s closest friend.

Wilson’s specialty explains why he often encounters patients with cancer, but the series also uses his medical position to contrast with House’s diagnostic department. Wilson is generally more empathetic and socially conventional, although his personal life becomes complicated through several marriages and relationships.

The friendship between House and Wilson is one of the show’s central relationships. Their different personalities create both comic scenes and serious ethical conflicts. Wilson frequently challenges House’s decisions, while House depends on Wilson more than he openly admits.

The surname is sometimes confused with the names of House’s diagnostic colleagues, including Eric Foreman, Robert Chase, and Allison Cameron. Wilson was played by Leonard throughout the series, which aired for eight seasons from 2004 to 2012.