Clay Jensen
| Clay Jensen | |
|---|---|
| Thirteen Reasons Why character | |
Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen | |
| First appearance | Novel: "Cassette 1: Side A" (2007) Television: "Tape 1, Side A" (2017) |
| Last appearance | Novel: "Cassette 7: Side B" (2007) Television: "Graduation" (2020) |
| Created by | Jay Asher |
| Portrayed by | Dylan Minnette |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Clayton Jason Jensen |
| Alias | Helmet & Astronomy Boy (by Hannah) |
| Occupation | Student (formerly) Clerk (formerly) |
| Family | Matthew Jensen (father) Lainie Jensen (mother) Justin Foley (late adopted brother) |
| Significant other | Hannah Baker (late crush/best friend) Skye Miller (ex-girlfriend) Amorowat Anisia Achola (ex-girlfriend) Heidi (girlfriend) |
Clayton Jason Jensen is a fictional character created by author Jay Asher. He is the protagonist in Thirteen Reasons Why, a novel where a girl, Hannah Baker, commits suicide. Clay is also the main character in the Netflix television series adaptation of Asher's story, 13 Reasons Why, where he is portrayed by Dylan Minnette.
Clay is the protagonist in the series and his major storylines have included his friendships with Hannah Baker and Tony Padilla. Other major storylines have included his reactions to the tapes and his deteriorating mental health, such as his struggle with anxiety and depression.
While the series has earned a divided and polarized reception from critics, readers and audiences praised it, and Minnette's performance was widely acclaimed.