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Boone Carlyle
Played by Ian SomerhalderThe Survivors
Shannon's stepbrother and a self-appointed rescuer. Eager to prove himself, he becomes Locke's protege and the first main character to die. His death established that no one on LOST was truly safe.
Notable Quotes
“Red shirt. Suddenly I'm a red shirt.”
“I know you made her take the money.”
“I was just hoping for a little faith.”
Trivia
- Ian Somerhalder went on to star as Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries, becoming one of TV's biggest heartthrobs.
- Boone is often called the show's "sacrificial lamb" -- Locke even refers to him as such -- and his death was the first to prove LOST would kill main characters.
- His death scene was the first to make the cast and crew cry during filming, setting the tone for the show's willingness to go dark.