Roland Deschain

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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.