Fictional character from the television series The Flash
Fictional character
Harrison Wells
Arrowverse characters
Clockwise from top left: Earth-1 Wells, Harry, H. R., Sherloque and Nash
First appearance
"Pilot"
The Flash
October 7, 2014
Last appearance
"A New World, Part Four"
The Flash
May 24, 2023
Created by
Greg Berlanti
Andrew Kreisberg
Geoff Johns
Based on
Nash Wells:
Pariah by
Marv Wolfman
George Pérez
Portrayed by
Tom Cavanagh
Other
Candice Patton (as Iris West) Grant Gustin (via Barry Allen)
Harrison Wells is the name of several characters portrayed by Tom Cavanagh in The CW's Arrowverse franchise, primarily on the television series The Flash. The character, created by Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg, is an original creation for the series and is not based on any existing character appearing in comics published by DC Comics. Most versions of Wells are from parallel universes, defined by their high level of intelligence and scientific knowledge.
Cavanagh has played several different versions of Wells, most notably Earth-1's Harrison Wells (and Eobard Thawne impersonating him); Harry Wells of Earth-2; writer H. R. Wells of Earth-19; detective Sherloque Wells (/ˈʃɜːrloʊk/) of Earth-221; and explorer Nash Wells who temporarily became the series' version of Pariah. He has also portrayed, in a less prominent capacity, the Council of Wells and the Council of Harrisons, which consist of various doppelgängers.
Critics and fans have praised Cavanagh's performances as various versions of the character, particularly Harry, although some criticized his performance as H. R. and Sherloque. The Council of Wells and Council of Harrisons received a mixed reception from critics; some praised their humor and Cavanagh's versatility in portraying them while others criticized their skit-like nature.
versions of Wells, most notably Earth-1's HarrisonWells (and Eobard Thawne impersonating him); Harry Wells of Earth-2; writer H. R. Wells of Earth-19;...
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super-strength as well as terminal Progeria as a side effect. He demanded a cure from Harry Wells, mistaking him for the Earth-1 HarrisonWells. During his...
portrayed Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash and the various versions of HarrisonWells on The CW television series The Flash; Cavanagh also directed several...
episode "Who Is HarrisonWells?", Barry Allen (Earth-2) in the episodes "Welcome to Earth-2" and "Escape from Earth-2", and HarrisonWells in the episodes...
hit superhero drama The Flash as Jesse Wells (nicknamed "Jesse Quick"), the daughter of Earth-2 HarrisonWells (Tom Cavanagh). Jesse is a bright college...
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Cavanagh portrays HarrisonWells (Earth-Prime) primarily and Nash Wells, Harry Wells, H. R. Wells, Sherloque Wells, and Orson Wells in a less prominent...
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Cavanagh also returns as a regular, portraying Nash Wells, another doppelgänger of his character HarrisonWells. Cavanagh also returns as Eobard Thawne / Reverse...
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