Renee Walker

A former CTU agent whose tragic death drives Jack Bauer to wage a one-man war.

Renee Walker is a character in the eighth season of the American drama television series 24, also known as Day 8. She is portrayed by Annie Wersching and appears in 13 episodes of the season. Renee is a former CTU agent who struggles to keep her life together after the events of the previous season. Jack Bauer worries that she has become a danger to herself and others. Her storyline involves working with Jack to stop terrorists, and she has a romantic encounter with him before being killed by a Russian assassin.

Quick Facts

First appearance: Season 8, Episode 1

Lore & Background

Renee Walker is a former CTU agent who returns in season 8, struggling to keep her life together. She helps Jack go undercover to force the cooperation of Sergei Bazhaev's mob family in acquiring nuclear rods. After the treaty signing, Jack and Renee return to his apartment where they have a romantic encounter. However, a Russian assassin follows them there and fires through the windows. Renee is hit and dies on arrival at the hospital. Jack vows to avenge her death and bring everyone involved in the conspiracy and cover-up to justice. Her death sets off Jack's rampage against the Russian government members responsible for the conspiracy.