What is the first name of the title character in House M.D.?

The title character in House M.D. is named Gregory House.

Dr. Gregory House is a diagnostician at the center of the series. He is portrayed as exceptionally skilled at identifying rare diseases, but his conduct is frequently confrontational, sarcastic, and ethically questionable.

House’s character combines medical expertise with traits modeled on Sherlock Holmes. His surname and investigative style are deliberate echoes of Holmes, and his relationship with James Wilson resembles Holmes’s friendship with Dr. Watson. The show also gives House a dependence on Vicodin to manage chronic pain.

The character’s first name is sometimes overlooked because most characters call him simply “House.” Hugh Laurie portrayed Gregory House throughout the series and won multiple major acting awards for the role. House remains one of television’s most recognizable fictional physicians.