Who is Tommy in The Last of Us​?

Last Modified Mar 19, 2025 03:40 EDT
Tommy in The Last of Us​
Tommy in The Last of Us (Source: Instagram)


The Last of Us is an American post-apocalyptic TV show. The creators and showrunners of the show are Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The show is written by Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann, and Halley Gross. It aired on HBO on January 15, 2023. The show is based on the award-winning video game of the same name, developed by Naughty Dog. The cast of the show includes Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Nico Parker, Merle Dandridge, Anna Torv, and Gabriel Luna.


The story takes place in a world where a dangerous fungal infection has turned most humans into zombie-like creatures. The whole world has fallen and the remaining survivors must fight to stay alive. The show follows Joel Miller, a survivor, and Ellie, a teenage girl who is safe from the infection. Joel is given the task of taking Ellie across the country in hopes of finding a cure. One of the important characters in the story is Tommy Miller, Joel’s younger brother. Let's take a look at Tommy’s character and the actor who plays him.


Who is Tommy in The Last of Us?


Who is Tommy in The Last of Us​?
Tommy in The Last of Us (Source: Instagram)


Tommy Miller is Joel’s younger brother and an important character of the show. Before the outbreak of infection, Tommy was a hopeful and caring person who believed in doing the right thing. When the infection spread, he and Joel tried to run away from the chaos together, but over time, they developed different views on survival. In the early years of the apocalypse, Tommy was part of a mercenary group with Joel, where they did whatever it took to survive. However, at last Tommy grew tired of the violence and left the group to join the Fireflies, a rebel organization that fights against army control.


After some time, he left the Fireflies and settled in a safe town - Jackson, Wyoming, with a peaceful group of survivors. He became one of the leaders of the town, helping to build a safe home for others. In the story, Tommy represents hope and a new way of living in the harsh world. Unlike Joel, who has become cold and distant, Tommy still wants to help others and create a better future. Still, despite their differences, Tommy cares deeply for his brother and tries to help him when he can.


Who plays Tommy in The Last of Us?


Gabriel Luna, Who is Tommy in The Last of Us​?
Gabriel Luna (Source: Instagram)


Tommy Miller is played by Gabriel Luna in the show. He is an American actor and producer born on December 5, 1982. He started his acting career in theater before moving to TV and films. He made his acting debut with Fall to Grace in 2005 and made his TV debut with a minor role in Prison Break in 2008. His breakthrough role was as Robbie Reyes / Ghost Rider in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2016-2017). His other notable roles include Bernie (2011), Balls Out (2014), Freeheld (2015), Gravy (2015), Transpecos (2016), and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019). He has done many stage performances, and he is also a founding member of Paper Chair Theatre Company based in Austin.


Luna’s performance has been praised for showing Tommy’s inner struggle between wanting to help others and the harsh reality of the world they live in. In an interview with EW, Gabriel shared how he performed in one of the scenes with Pedro. He said, "In that session, Pedro and I completely rewrote the scene. We didn't change a single letter. We just restructured the way that this scene unfolds." He added, "How I eventually built the courage to stand up to [Joel] and tell him the truth and tell him what is an extremely joyful thing for me but potentially a very hurtful thing for him to hear, that I was gonna be a father. That was pretty much the only scene on the slate that whole day. It was just Pedro and I being brothers and doing what brothers do: laughing, joking, needling each other, and eventually fighting."


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FAQs about The Last of Us

A. No, Tommy does not die in The Last of Us 2.

A. Yes, The Last of Us is available on Prime Video.

A. There are 7 episodes in The Last of Us Season 2.

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