Who dies in The Walking Dead season 4?

Last Modified Mar 20, 2025 14:10 EDT
Who dies in The Walking Dead season 4?
The Walking Dead Season 4 title card (Source: Screengrab from the trailer)


Numerous deaths occurred during the fourth season of The Walking Dead. The season has brought a different taste into how the world functions during a worldwide zombie apocalypse. The show significantly brings in various characters to tag alongside Rick Grimes, who is the protagonist in the series and has taken it upon himself to try and protect his family through this disaster.


Through their journey, Rick has met various characters - some good, some bad, and some extremely awful who have completely changed his thinking on how to function in this world. The seasons of The Walking Dead franchise are filled with episodes that bring together a mix of suspense, thrill, and action.


Disclaimer: This article signifies all the known deaths during the Fourth season of The Walking Dead and may contain spoilers for some. Readers are advised to read at their discretion.


Deaths in the fourth season of The Walking Dead


As mentioned above, the fourth season has seen various deaths of main characters and side characters in the show. The following table shows all the known deaths that have happened in the 4th season of The Walking Dead along with the causes.


S noCharacter NameReason of death
1ZachBitten by the infected and later crushed by a helicopter as the building collapses.
2ClaraCommits Suicide by stabbing herself in the stomach
3Violet the PigDies due to the Unknown Flu
4PatrickDies due to the Unknown Flu
5CharlieDies due to the Unknown Flu
6GregGets eaten by the Walkers
7OwenGets bitten and converted into Walker
8ChloeGets bitten and converted into Walker
9Ryan SamuelsInitially bitten on the arm and nape by a zombie, but is stabbed before turning into a Walkers
10Bandit the PigCut and thrown as bait for the Walker
11Truffle the PigCut and thrown as bait for the Walker
12Porkchop, the PigCut and thrown as bait for the Walker
13KarenStabbed and Burnt to death by Carol after being influenced by Flu
14DavidStabbed and Burnt to death by Carol after being influenced by Flu
15AnaGets eaten by the Walkers
16Mr. JacobsonDies due to the Unknown Flu
17HenryDies due to the Unknown Flu
18NorisGets bitten and converted into Walker
19Owen's MotherDies after getting shot in her chest
20Caleb SubramanianDies due to the Unknown Flu
21David ChamblerDies as a result of Lung Cancer
22Caesar MartinezHe was hit in the head and thrown in the pit of walkers to feed them
23Pete DolgenStabbed and strangled by the Governer
24Meghan ChamblerWas bit by a Walker, and later shot by the Governer before turning
25Hershel GreeneDies after getting slashed (beheaded) by the Governer before the war
26JulioDies during the shooting war at the prison
27AlishaDies during the shooting war at the prison
28Mitch DolgenKilled by Daryl Dixon during the war
29The GovernorStabbed by Michonne and later shot by the hands of Lilly
30Lilly ChamblerIt is revealed by Tara to Glenn that she was killed after getting trapped by Walker
31LouKilled by Rick Grimes during a fight
32Mika SamuelsKilled by her delusional sister by getting stabbed
33Lizzie SamuelsKilled at the hands of Carol Peletier
34JoeKilled by Rick Grimes during a fight
35TonyKilled by Michonne during a fight
36HarleyKilled by Michonne during a fight
37BillyKilled by Dryal during a fight
38DanKilled by Rick Grimes during a fight


Summary for The Walking Dead Season 4


The 4th season of The Walking Dead shows Rick Grimes and his group having a peaceful time at the prison stay where to bring some sanity to his thoughts, Rick and his son had picked up farming as a hobby. But the fun for them doesn't last long as the group faces a new problem of a flu virus that kills the host. While Rick's group manages to quarantine the infected and keep most of the group safe after a handful passes away, it is known that The Governor is around the corner to invade the prison and kill Rick and his group to take the prison to himself.


During this war between The Governer and The Prison, we see various main and side characters die, including Hersel who was the main doctor for Rick and his group. The war ends with The Governers's death and the prison getting swamped by the walkers. This leads to Rick and his group splitting into various groups but then find their next stop to be a place called Terminus that claims itself to be a sanctuary for the deserted.


Read more about The Walking Dead:

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FAQs about The Walking Dead Season 4

A. The first season of the show was released on October 31, 2010.

A. There are a total of 11 seasons of The Walking Dead.

A. While the season has had 11 seasons as of 2024, there is no info about them having a season 12 at the moment.

A. Rick Grimes has 2 sons going by the names Carl and R.J.

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