Carol Peletier, played by Melissa McBride, delivers some of The Walking Dead's most memorable lines. Below are 4 of the best Carol Peletier quotes from The Walking Dead, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 4 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Carol Peletier Quotes
"Look at the flowers, Lizzie."
— Carol Peletier, Season 4, Episode 14 - The Grove (before killing Lizzie)
"I used to be afraid of everything too. Now I think it's all about slim chances."
— Carol Peletier, Season 5 - various
"Just because we're good people doesn't mean we won't do what needs to be done."
— Carol Peletier, Season 5 - various
"I'm going to kill all of you."
— Carol Peletier, Season 5, Episode 6 - Consumed (threatening the Wolves)
Carol Peletier Trivia & Fun Facts
- Carol's arc from abused housewife in Season 1 to one of the group's most ruthless and capable survivors is widely considered one of the greatest character transformations in television history.
- Melissa McBride's portrayal of Carol earned her numerous award nominations but was largely overlooked at the Emmys, which many critics considered a significant oversight.
- The Grove episode, in which Carol kills the child Lizzie who had murdered her own sister, is consistently ranked among the most disturbing and emotionally powerful episodes of the series.
- Melissa McBride was a casting director in Atlanta before being cast as Carol, making the role a career pivot that launched her to international fame.
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