Which fictional doctor is the title character of House M.D.?

Gregory House is the fictional doctor who is the title character of House M.D.

House is a physician specializing in diagnostic medicine at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. He leads a team that investigates unusual cases, using medical evidence and unconventional reasoning to identify diseases that have not been diagnosed successfully.

The character is known for his sarcasm, dependence on Vicodin, physical disability, and distrust of patients’ accounts. His surname and investigative style deliberately evoke Sherlock Holmes, while his closest friend James Wilson parallels Dr. Watson in the show’s literary framework.

Gregory House should not be confused with Hugh Laurie, the actor who portrayed him. “House M.D.” uses the character’s surname as its title, while the character’s full name is Gregory House.