Daryl Dixon is a character in The Walking Dead and the protagonist in The Walking Dead: Daryl DIxon. He is the younger brother of Merle and the last surviving member of his family. Daryl is an expert at hunting, tracking, navigation, and observation. He is also a skilled combatant, knife-wielder and crossbowman. Rick Grimes values him as his right-hand man, close friend, and later on as a brother figure. Daryl developed a close bond with Carol Peletier, and Beth Greene before her demise.