Shaun Murphy (The Good Doctor)

Shaun Murphy
The Good Doctor character
Dr. Shaun Murphy, portrayed by Freddie Highmore
First appearance	"Burnt Food" (2017)
Last appearance	"Goodbye" (2024)
Created by	David Shore
Based on	Park Si-on (Good Doctor)
Portrayed by	Freddie Highmore (adult) Graham Verchere (teen) Winslow Fegley (child)
In-universe information
Full name	Shaun Robert Murphy
Gender	Male
Title	M.D. F.A.C.S.
Occupation	Surgical Attending at St. Bonaventure Hospital Chief of Surgery Attending General Surgeon (formerly) Surgical Resident (formerly) Pathology Resident (temporarily)
Family	Ethan Murphy † (father) Marcie Murphy † (mother) Steve Murphy † (younger brother)
Spouse	Lea Abigail Dilallo (wife)
Children	Steven Aaron Murphy (son) Maddie Murphy (daughter)
Origin	Casper, Wyoming, U.S
Nationality	American

Shaun Murphy, M.D. is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American medical drama The Good Doctor. The character was created by showrunner David Shore and portrayed by English actor Freddie Highmore. An autistic surgical resident with savant syndrome^[1] at the fictional San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital, Murphy develops a relationship with Lea Dilallo (Paige Spara) throughout the show.