Roland Deschain
| Roland Deschain | |
|---|---|
| The Dark Tower character | |
Roland Deschain as illustrated by Michael Whelan | |
| First appearance | "The Gunslinger" (1978) |
| Last appearance | The Dark Tower (2017) |
| Created by | Stephen King |
| Portrayed by | Idris Elba (2017) Sam Strike (2019 pilot) |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | The Gunslinger |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Gunslinger |
| Family | Steven Deschain (father) Gabrielle Deschain (mother) |
| Children | Mordred Deschain (son) |
| Relatives | Arthur Eld (30th-generation grandfather) Crimson King (29th-generation half-uncle) |
| Nationality | New Canaan |
Roland Deschain of Gilead is a fictional character and the protagonist of Stephen King's The Dark Tower series. He is the son of Steven and Gabrielle Deschain and is descended from a long line of "gunslingers", peacekeepers and diplomats of Roland's society.