Daryl Dixon Quotes

Daryl Dixon, played by Norman Reedus, delivers some of The Walking Dead's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Daryl Dixon quotes from The Walking Dead, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 4 pieces of trivia about the character.

Best Daryl Dixon Quotes

"I ain't nobody's bitch."

— Daryl Dixon, Season 2 - various

"If you have to ask, you don't want to know."

— Daryl Dixon, Season 3 - various

"I'm nothing but a redneck asshole with a crossbow."

— Daryl Dixon, Season 2, Episode 11 - Judge, Jury, Executioner

Daryl Dixon Trivia & Fun Facts

  • Daryl Dixon does not exist in the original Robert Kirkman comics — he was created specifically for the television series.
  • Norman Reedus originally auditioned for the role of Merle Dixon and was so impressive that the showrunners created the role of Daryl for him.
  • Daryl's crossbow became one of the most iconic weapons in the show and spawned a dedicated following of fans who cosplay with crossbows.
  • Despite being one of the show's most beloved characters, Daryl never learned to read, which was a recurring subplot used to develop his character.

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