Caleb (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
| Caleb | |
|---|---|
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer character | |
| First appearance | "Dirty Girls" (2003) |
| Last appearance | "Chosen" |
| Created by | Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard |
| Portrayed by | Nathan Fillion |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | The First Evil |
| Notable powers | Superhuman strength, stamina, and durability superior to that of vampires and vampire Slayers. |
Caleb is a fictional character played by Nathan Fillion in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer created by Joss Whedon. The character is a sadistic sociopath with a pathological hatred of women.
According to Whedon, the character was introduced because the mutable, non-corporeal nature of the First Evil "meant that we didn't have anything to push against. We needed... a sidekick. Somebody physical that we can see from episode to episode." Whedon describes him as "the creepiest priest", adding, "he is the most bald-faced misogynist we've had since, well, since last year, with Warren."