Greg
The energetic and optimistic younger brother.
Gregory is the younger half-brother of Wirt. He is energetic and imaginative, acting as a sort of optimistic antithesis to Wirt. He is short and plump, wearing a pair of faded green overalls, matching black shoes and a brown satchel over a white shirt with a ribbon. He wears a tea kettle on his head so as to resemble an elephant for Halloween.
Quick Facts
- Character
- Younger Brother
- Role
- Protagonist
- Affiliation
- The Unknown
- Status
- Alive
- Companion
- Wirt
- Species
- Human
Lore & Background
Greg is the younger half-brother of Wirt. Unlike Wirt, he is often unconcerned in the face of danger; for example, he gleefully follows the instructions of the Beast, unknowingly defying the Beast's intentions to exhaust his strength.
Did You Know?
- Greg has given his pet frog many names, including 'Kitty', 'Wirt', 'George Washington', 'Benjamin Franklin', 'Dr. Cucumber', and 'Greg Jr.', before settling on 'Jason Funderburker'.
- Greg's pet frog can sing, but does not speak English.
- In the eighth episode, Greg dreams of an unnamed dreamscape while asleep under a tree, with Wirt present nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gregory in Over the Garden Wall?
He is Wirt's younger half-brother and one of the two main protagonists trapped in The Unknown. Together, they navigate a strange forest on Halloween night trying to find their way home.
Why does Greg wear a tea kettle on his head?
This prop is part of his Halloween costume designed to make him resemble an elephant. He keeps it on throughout the series as a signature visual trait despite the inconvenience.
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