What is the full name of Hugh Laurie’s character in House?

Hugh Laurie plays Dr. Gregory House in the television series House.

Gregory House is the show’s central character and heads the Diagnostic Medicine department at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. He is portrayed as a brilliant physician whose expertise is matched by his abrasive manner, dependence on pain medication, and willingness to challenge hospital rules.

The character’s name is often shortened to “House,” both by colleagues and by viewers. His first name is Gregory, not Gregor or George, and his professional title is Doctor because he is a licensed physician specializing in diagnostic medicine.

House’s character was deliberately constructed with parallels to Sherlock Holmes, including the surname, deductive reasoning, drug use, and a close friend named Wilson. Hugh Laurie played him throughout all eight seasons.