What is the first name of the central doctor in House, M.D.?

The central doctor in House, M.D. is named Gregory House.

Dr. Gregory House is played by British actor Hugh Laurie. He leads the hospital’s diagnostic medicine team and is portrayed as a brilliant physician whose unconventional methods often clash with hospital rules and colleagues.

House’s first name is used less often than his surname, which is why viewers may remember the character primarily as “Dr. House.” His full name appears in series dialogue, official character references, and the title of the character’s biography in reference works.

The character was partly inspired by Sherlock Holmes. Both figures are celebrated for unusual powers of deduction, maintain guarded personal lives, and have names associated with their homes: Holmes lives at 221B Baker Street, while House’s surname evokes a residence. The medical setting transforms detective reasoning into diagnosis.