Carley is a main character and a survivor of the outbreak in Telltale's The Walking Dead. Carley is a quick-thinking regional news reporter from Atlanta. She is also one of the Motel Survivors and a guard. She's a skilled shooter and serves as one of the main defenders of the group.

Overview[]

Compared to Doug, whose personality within the group is more neutral and passive, Carley plays a more active role in group discussion and isn't afraid to speak her mind. Between them, Carley's storyline offers players more drama during group discussions and a romantic interest for Lee, although saving Doug would provide players with an equally interesting plot to enjoy.

Carley is first introduced as a no-nonsense reporter, who, along with Glenn, chooses to save Lee, Clementine, Kenny, Katjaa, and Duck upon their arrival in Macon. Having spent her time in war-zones as a correspondent, she presumably acquired basic knowledge of firearms and survival tactics that allows her to hold out during the outbreak. Her excellent marksmanship is often remarked by Lee and Kenny as a "dead eye" precision.

Like the rest of the group, she cares about the members' welfare. Unlike Lilly or Larry, who she claims have no "humanity", Carley tends to save every survivor she could that her group comes across. In fact, she was one of the earlier members in the group to know about Lee's past and goes out to warn him about it, stating that his past better not be detrimental to the group.

She is, however, a respectful and thoughtful individual as well. When Lee chooses to admit his past to her, she reassures him that she'll keep it to herself, although later on she urges Lee to reveal his past to the group. During Lee's showdown with Andrew in the farm, punching Andrew long enough will trigger Carley's appearance to stop him from inflicting any further injuries, saying that he'd had "enough".

Regardless of who Lee saves in "A New Day", both Carley and Doug will display immense loyalty to Lee for the remainder of the game, and later on towards Ben Paul. Both will express interest in having Lee as the group's leader, although only Carley will trigger the topic about Lee's past. Her strong relationship with Ben would later lead her to defend him when he's accused of being the traitor in the group by Lilly.

Due to her active participation, Carley is blunt about her opinions and isn't afraid of defending her comrades if threatened. This is shown when she reprimands Lilly's paranoid accusations towards Ben and says they are a cover for her fear. However, it is due to this very trait which unfortunately earned her own untimely demise under the hands of Lilly (who was close to an emotional breaking point). Ironically, the very person whom she defended (Ben) was the cause of her death after it is revealed that he actually was the traitor, and Carley's fierce defense of him was in vain.

Before her untimely death, Carley's relationship with Lee developed to the point where she showed romantic interest in him. Depending on the choices, Lee can choose to reciprocate her feelings as she gives Lee a kiss on the cheek. The relationship would have certainly been explored if it weren't for her death. Later in a conversation with Katjaa, Lee admits he also felt a spark with Carley, but knew it wasn't the time for romance.

Carley's death continued to affect Lee, Clementine, Ben and, to a minimal extent, the rest of the group. Her death (and possibly Doug's respectively) contributed to the mounting guilt that Ben had for making the deal with the bandits, and was likely why he confessed later on the train.

Pre-Apocalypse[]

Atlanta, Georgia[]

Little is known about Carley's life prior to or as the outbreak began, except that she was raised Lutheran. Before the outbreak, Carley was a regional news reporter for WABE in Atlanta, Georgia and worked with fellow co-worker, Steve. Having spent time as a correspondent in various war-zones, she is experienced in surviving under extreme circumstances and is also proficient in the use of firearms. It is unknown if Carley had been sympathetic to Lee's sentencing before the outbreak. Right before the outbreak, Carley and her production crew drove to Macon to cover the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Post-Apocalypse[]

While at the festival the crew was attacked by walkers and she was forced to watch as her producer was eaten alive just a few feet away from her. She was suddenly saved by Doug and joined him. They both later meet up with Glenn, Lilly, and her father, Larry.

Season One[]

"A New Day"[]

Carley is first seen when she saved Duck from nearly being bitten by a walker. Carley and Glenn brought Lee and the rest of the group into the drugstore to hide as more walkers approached them. The pair were blamed for saving the group, to which Carley defended their actions by saying that they can't let people die off. However, Lilly felt that the pharmacy group needed to be protected by not taking any extra risks. Things get worse as Larry joins in the argument, which causes a commotion between Kenny, Lee, and himself. Unbeknownst to the group, a walker that was hidden inside the bathroom of the drugstore nearly killed Clementine and Lee (Determinant) if it weren't for the timely intervention of Carley's gun. Unfortunately, her gunshot alerted the rest of the walkers outside the drugstore. This forced the group to hide and remain silent until the walkers' attention subsided thanks to heavy gunfire outside.

Just as things were starting to calm down, Larry is struck by his heart disease and Lee is tasked with finding the keys to the drugstore in order to obtain his medications. Glenn eventually leaves the drugstore to search for gasoline. Lee is then given a chance to interact with the remaining survivors. It is revealed that Carley is actually a reporter working for the WABE in Atlanta. She is complemented by Lee on her dead-eye accuracy, to which she replies nobody messes with a reporter who's three days from coffee. When Lee picks up his family photo from the office, Carley reveals to Lee that she knows of his past, to which he can choose to trust her to keep it a secret or not, but she will regardless. Additionally, she revealed that Doug saved her and she expresses interest in him, thinking his cute in a sort of "mom's basement" way. Later on, she tags along with Lee when Glenn gets trapped in the motor inn and calls back for help. Carley and Lee find Glenn hiding in an icebox. Carley and Lee prepare to leave, but Glenn alerts them to the fact he heard a survivor barricaded on the balcony of the motel. Carley and Lee both reluctantly go along with Glenn's rescue mission as he's doing it either "with or without" them. Lee, using a pillow and Carley's gun, is able to kill a walker blocking his way to a car silently without attracting the attention of the others. After overcoming the obstacles at the inn, the group is introduced to Irene, a survivor who had been hiding out in the motel after being bitten by her boyfriend. However, the moment is short-lived when she requests to take her own life using Carley's gun. Lee can convince Carley (determinant) to give Irene the gun, which she does so with reluctance, or can side with her (determinant) and argue against allowing Irene to commit suicide. Regardless of either option, Irene gets hold of the gun (either by force or by mercy), and shoots herself, causing the group to escape back to the drugstore before more walkers approached them.

Having found the keys to the drugstore, Lee and Lilly break in to get the medications that they need, unintentionally setting off the alarm and alerting the entire group of walkers within the area. While Kenny rounds up the rest for the survivors to escape; Lee, Doug, Clementine and Carley were left to hold the walkers back. She takes on a broken window with her gun while Doug takes another, leaving Lee to hold the door on his own. At this point, Carley runs out of ammo and is mauled by a pair of walkers while Doug is grabbed by a pair of walkers and left defenseless which forces Lee to choose either one of them, choosing Carley results in Doug's death and vice versa.

In-Game Decision[]

Lee will have to choose to save either Carley or Doug from the walkers when they are attacked at the pharmacy.

Save Carley (Alive): If Lee chooses to save Carley, Lee tosses her a magazine and she kills the walkers, but, they fail to save Doug and he is dragged out through a window and eaten alive. At the motor inn, she thanks Lee for saving her and does not blame him for not being able to rescue Doug, although she is clearly disappointed and wished that the both of them could have made it. With Glenn gone and Doug dead, the rest of the group are left to fend for their own. Just as things were starting to seem better, the power at the inn shuts off.

Save Doug (Dead): If Lee chooses to save Doug, Carley runs out of ammunition and is killed by a group of walkers. Later at a motel, Doug expresses regret that Carley is dead and says that he wished Lee would have saved her instead but doesn't blame Lee for what happened to her. He also admits that this is just survivor's guilt.

"Starved For Help"[]

Carley will only appear in this episode if she is saved in "A New Day". Three months down the road, she is one of the survivors from Macon that holds out in the motor inn. It is revealed that along with the rest of the survivors, she had been placed under intensive firearm training by Lilly and served as one of the team's watchmen (where she had performed most of the work). If Lee gives one of the food rations to her, it will strengthen the relationship between the two. Relying on her trusty Glock, she rescues Lee and Katjaa from the reanimated David Parker/Travis by shooting him in the head. When Andrew and Danny St. John approach the group for gasoline with food in return, she voluntarily tags along with Lee to the dairy to provide cover.

On the walk to the dairy, she is horrified by the fatal confrontation between two unnamed bandits in the woods.

Depending on Lee's action and response to her in "A New Day", Lee's relationship with her will be portrayed on the trip to St. John's dairy farm. In the conversation, Carley expresses her interest in having Lee as the leader in the group, stating that the group looks up to him. She also questioned him about his past and displayed her loyalty towards him by placing her faith and support in him. When Brenda provides the group with food, she goes back with Ben to round up the rest, taking Mark's rifle along; leaving Lee and Mark alone with the brothers. Having eaten some of Brenda's pastries on the way back, she and Ben stayed back to watch the inn while the rest of the group proceeded towards the dairy.

The St. Johns are later discovered to be cannibals and lock most of the group away in the barn while Katjaa and Duck are held hostage. After sensing something gone wrong, Carley and Ben decided to head back to the dairy to check on the group and arrived just in time to help rescue Kenny's family. During the ensuing fight between Lee and Andy, Carley attempts to shoot Andy in the head but misses and hits him in the ear instead, but Duck is released nonetheless. She later leaves the dairy with the group and discovered a huge amount of rations in an abandoned car, to which the group later grabs. Having found some batteries for Lee's camcorder and Clementine's walkie-talkie, she plays Lee's new camcorder. The pair watches in horror as a video of the survivor's motel camp from just days ago is played.

Alternatively, if Carley does not appear in this episode at all and died in the previous episode, then Doug can reference her death making him feel guilty even three months later.

"Long Road Ahead"[]

Carley continues to appear in this episode if she is saved back in "A New Day". Carley defends Lee and Kenny when Lilly goes on an angry rant. When Lilly mentions about some of their group not being above murder, Carley glares at Lee after Kenny reveals what Lee did to the screaming woman in Macon (determinant), as she is still the only person in the group who knows about Lee's past (except for Larry, Lilly and Clementine, who knew a small part if Lee told her in "A New Day"). Shortly after, she tries to convince Lee to speak to Lilly in order to calm her down about the traitor situation. Carley also suggests that Lee should reveal his past to some of the survivors in order to gain their trust or at least ensure that they hear it from him and not someone else. She warns Lee to be careful about who he tells, as some of the group may react differently to the others. He doesn't understand but agrees when he knows Carley cares about him and is right. She kisses him on the cheek and goes on with her day. During this conversation, Lee can tell her that he thinks about her, suggesting that they may be starting a relationship. This is further backed up by a conversation that Lee has with Katjaa at the train when he tells her that a proper romance wouldn't be possible in the apocalypse, but he did have feelings for her.

After Lee finishes investigating the possible traitor in the group, Carley is rounded up with the others (except Lee and Lilly) by the bandits when they invade the camp after they don't get their promised supplies but escapes when Lilly shoots one. Lee rescues her and Ben first when the first wave of bandits breaches the wall. She then helps Lee defend the RV against the invading walkers. After escaping on the RV. Lilly cracks under the emotional pressure and violently questions her and Ben with threats, believing one of them is the traitor. Lilly at first thinks its Carley, but then goes after Ben when he starts to panic at the thought of being thrown out of the group. She defends Ben, and will either be happy or mad at Lee, depending on who he sides with. No matter what, Carley insults Lilly, telling her that she is acting like a "paranoid, scared, little girl", which leads Lilly to believe that Carley is the traitor, and she shoots Carley in the cheek when she turns to face Lilly after being distracted by Kenny killing the walker trapped under the RV.

"400 Days"[]

"Russell's Story"[]

If Carley was saved in "A New Day", then 184 days into the apocalypse, Russell will lie next to Carley's rotten body, if he chooses to hide from Nate (determinant). Nate will proceed to tease Russell about his "girlfriend", implying that he was touching her corpse. Russell will blow him off. If you chose to stay on your feet, Carley's corpse only is seen laid on the ground briefly, and curiously her body has been moved, and the zombie parted in two by Kenny is not present. Her eyes are now slightly open, her mouth is slightly open exposing her rotting tongue and teeth in the remastered version.

Death[]

A New Day[]

Killed By

• Lee Everett (Caused)
• Zombies

Lee has to choose in "A New Day" whether to save Doug or Carley from the walkers at the drugstore after the alarm is set off while retrieving Larry's pills. If Lee chooses to save Doug, then Carley tries to run away, but a walker pulls her down by her hair while she screams. She manages to pull herself up using a freezer, but a walker pulls her down by her hair again, and she is devoured by the walkers and will no longer appear after "A New Day".

Long Road Ahead[]

Killed By

• Ben Paul (Indirectly Caused)
• Save-Lots Bandits (Caused)

After the RV pulls over, Lilly begins to interrogate both Carley and Ben, thinking they are both at fault for the bandit raid at the motor inn. Carley argues with Lilly, telling her that it wasn't her fault nor Ben's. Lilly then begins to think that Carley is the culprit, demanding that Ben tell her that it is indeed Carley's fault.

• Lilly

Carley calls Lilly a bitch, says that she acts like a scared little girl, and says that she needs to learn to act like Lee. This makes Lilly angry and convinced that she is a traitor when everyone is distracted by Kenny. Lilly pulls out a gun and shoots Carley in the cheek, killing her instantly.

Non-Canon Deaths[]

If Lee fails to complete certain tasks, it is possible for Carley to die. These deaths are considered non-canon and will result in a game over. Lee will then re-spawn and be allowed to try again. Below is a pictorial list of when Carley can die.^[1]

"A New Day"

Killed by walkers at the motel.

Killed by walkers at the pharmacy.

Devoured by walkers. (no choice is made, causing all 3, Carley, Doug, and Lee, to die)

Killed Victims[]

This list shows the victims Carley has killed:

• Irene (Caused, Out of Mercy, Determinant)
• David Parker (Zombified, Determinant)
• Travis (Zombified, Determinant)
• Andrew St. John (Caused, Determinant)
• Tess (Indirectly Caused, Alive, Determinant)
• Elizabeth (Indirectly Caused, Determinant)
• Linda (Determinant)
• Gary (Determinant)
• Numerous counts of zombies

Relationships[]

For a more in-depth look at Carley's relationships, read here; Carley (Telltale)/Relationships

Quotes[]

The following is a list of some of Carley's most memorable quotes.

Season One "And we can't just let people die, either. (…) Where the hell is your humanity?! They would've died out there!" - Carley arguing with Lilly after she and Glenn save Lee's group, "A New Day" "Well, you don't fuck with a reporter, especially one that's three days out from her last cup of coffee." - Carley after Lee calls her a good shot, "A New Day" "My news editor was eaten about five feet away from me, and I would've joined her if it wasn't for that dorky guy on watch over there. (…) She was an asshole, but, you know." - Carley to Lee about her colleague being killed (Determinant), "A New Day" "Yeah, can you believe it? Those creeps, or-- or ghouls or whatever the hell they are, they were pulling our van apart and that guy, Doug, just came to the rescue. (…) He's kind of cute, in that parent's basement sort of way." - Carley to Lee about how Doug saved her (Determinant), "A New Day" "Yeah, of course, I mean, yeah. (pauses) No." - Carley after Lee asks if she knew there were no batteries in the radio (Determinant), "A New Day" "You don't think I know that?! Of course I'm not fucking fine! God, Lee. Just leave me alone." - Carley after Lee says all her colleagues are probably dead (Determinant), "A New Day" "I know who you are. You're Lee Everett. You're a professor at Athens who killed a state senator who was sleeping with your wife. This is your parents' store. Folks around town know the owner's son got himself a life sentence, but I'm a reporter for WABE in Atlanta. I paid attention to that trial. Maybe you're a murderer. But I don't really care. Frankly, that's a skill that might come in handy." - Carley revealing that she knows about Lee's past, "A New Day" "Did you tell anyone out there who you were, or that you were tied to this place? (…) If you don't think people will find any reason to turn on you, especially when shit hits the fan, you're insane." - Carley asking Lee if he's told anyone about his past (Determinant), "A New Day" "You seem like an okay guy, and the last thing we need is drama out there. You've got this little girl to take care of, and... look, don't make me wrong on this. (…) Good. Because if this lasts longer than a few days, and you're a detriment to the group, then we'd have a problem. (…) I'll just keep it to myself." - Carley to Lee about his past, "A New Day" "You guys are suicidal over a girl! (…) Fine. Let's go save Glenn's damsel in distress." - Carley reluctantly agreeing to help save Irene, "A New Day" "Good luck smothering them to death..." - Carley after Lee grabs a pillow (Determinant), "A New Day" "Yeah, and I've got shit for recording equipment, and from the looks of it, there isn't going to be any shortage of first-hand accounts. (…) That's right. Well, until some piece of shit politicians yank our funding, and I hit the blogosphere." - Carley after Lee says she has the "story of the century" (Determinant), "A New Day" "Doug, if we don't make it through this, you should know--" - Carley to Doug before being interrupted by walkers (Determinant), "A New Day" "Shit, I'm out! I'm out! Lee, help! Ammo! In my purse!" - Carley yelling for Lee to give her ammo, also determinately her last words (Determinant), "A New Day" "I'm okay. You know, considering. (…) I can't stop thinking about Doug. We couldn't have saved him, could we? (…) I know it's stupid. We'd just met... and he was such a... it's just that... I think that I liked him." - Carley to Lee about Doug's death (Determinant), "A New Day" "Wait, Lee? How did you choose? We both needed you. You picked 'me. I guess it doesn't matter. I just wish we both could've made it, you know?" - Carley to Lee about how he chose to save her (Determinant), "A New Day" "Oh, come on! You're being dramatic! Everything always turns into a power struggle between you two! I'm not gonna be a part of that!" - Carley to Kenny and Lilly about their constant arguing (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "What are you doing, Lee? That food should go to US first. (…) Well, it's a good thing Kenny didn't see that. He might not be so understanding." - Carley after Lee feeds Ben (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "Well, if you wanted to get in good with Lilly, I'd make sure Larry gets some food, even though the guy can be a real dick sometimes. On the other hand, giving that food to Kenny and his family might make him remember you if he decides to take off in that RV one day. (…) We ALL need food. I can't tell you what to do. But whatever happens, I know you'll be trying to do the right thing." - Carley giving advice to Lee as he hands out food (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "God, I used to eat an apple every morning with some granola and six almonds, and that wasn't enough then. But you know what? Yes." - Carley after Lee gives her an apple (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "Me? How about you? You look like crap, Lee. When was the last time you ate? (…) I want you to have this, okay? In case you or Clementine starts feeling weak. I know I said it didn't matter why you saved me instead of Doug, but..." - Carley after Lee tries giving her jerky or crackers and cheese (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "It's okay. I know you're still watching out for me." - Carley if Lee didn't feed her (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "Hey, don't feel bad. I'd almost rather starve than eat most of that stuff. Besides, you've done plenty for me already." - Carley after Lee apologizes for running out of food (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "If it were up to me, I'd let him stay for a while, see if he proves to be an asset. But that's up to Lilly. And with her in charge of the food, I don't want to get on her bad side." - Carley to Lee about letting Ben stay (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "It's nice to get away from that motel for a while. This Lilly/Kenny thing is starting to get ridiculous. Personally, I'd be happier if you started to take charge more. (…) Sure. Everybody looks up to you." - Carley to Lee about him becoming the leader (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "You've gotta let go of that guilt. The Lee I know is a good man." - Carley to Lee about him being a good person (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "You don't have to. Whatever happened before things went to hell doesn't matter anymore. (…) Maybe you're right. Listen, over the years I've reported on some pretty messed up shit. I've seen situations like yours a hundred times, it doesn't have to make you a bad man." - Carley to Lee about him being a good person (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "I don't leave home without it. Ben, stick close. And Lee, be careful." - Carley to Lee about her Glock 17. (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "Were they really killing people? For food? That is sick. God. Just, ugh. Clementine... she doesn't know, right?/Well, I hope for Clem and Duck's sake they didn't see any, or... God, they weren't exposed to..." - Carley asking Lee about the St. Johns (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "Hey, there were some batteries in one of those boxes. I thought they might work in your camcorder. Here, you can have some too... for your walkie-talkie. (gives Clementine the batteries) ("Batteries, huh? Think you can handle those?") You're not gonna let me live that down, are you?" - Carley as she gives Clementine batteries (Determinant), "Starved For Help" "Well, I think you did good today. And I find myself thinking that most days. (touches Lee's cheek) It's probably worth following up with Lilly about what she was saying about missing supplies. With her wound up the way she is, I don't wanna see her paranoid. (…) And I'd like to talk, when you've got a minute." - Carley to Lee about Lilly (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "What I wanted to say was, I've been thinking a lot. About you. (…) You're a convicted killer. And I think people should know. Not because they deserve to and not because you're a bad man. I think the opposite of those two things. People need to know because we're hanging by a thread here and I can't see Lilly talk about you without thinking it's the next thing she's going to say. You don't have to tell everyone, but think about who you trust and take the opportunity while you have it. People might be pissed. And telling them might cause some trouble, but it will be a far cry from what'll happen if they don't hear it from you. (…) So you'll do it, then?" - Carley telling Lee he should tell people about his past (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "Which is only going to make the feeling that you hid it and that there was even more to hide that much worse. (…) Larry's gone, but he knew. If he didn't tell Lilly outright, he probably said enough to make her wonder. I'll tell you what I would tell anybody, apocalypse or not, there comes a time when you can get out ahead of something like this and discuss it on your terms. Do it before that chance is taken away." - Carley to Lee if he said Larry knew about his past (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "What are you so afraid of? Three months ago, I told you to tell no one and now I'm telling you to tell everyone. Do you think it's because they'll turn on you? We almost got eaten, for fuck's sake. Things are different now. I hope you change your mind." - Carley after Lee is reluctant to tell people about his past (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "Don't call me small." - Carley after kissing Lee and said I think about you too (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "You'll thank me later." - Carley after kissing Lee and asked what about (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "Try not to play stoic. It makes your forehead crinkle." - Carley after kissing Lee and said he's fine (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "You're gonna have to be more talkative if this is gonna work." - Carley after kissing Lee and said nothing (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "It's not a manner of ready or not. There's never going to be a good time but there are going to be a lot of bad ones. Right now doesn't seem like one of them. But everyone's different. Who knows how each person would take it, you know? Maybe it's worth thinking about who you wanna tell." - Carley after Lee asks if people are ready to hear about his past (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "Show me a bath with a heated floor in a highrise apartment and hand me a full-bodied Malbec, and then I'll feel safe. I don't know, this place is fine but we all know that that could change any second." - Carley after Lee asks if she feels safe (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "It's broken. (…) And the batteries might be in backwards." - Carley after Lee shows her a broken flashlight (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "That wasn't so hard, was it, tough guy?" - Carley after Lee says he told Kenny about his past (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "Funny you picked him. (…) I take it he didn't know what to do with the information." - Carley after Lee says he told Ben about his past (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "Whoa, my family's not a bunch of meth-riddled forest people. They're fucking Lutheran!" - Carley after Lilly accuses her of working with the bandits (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "Lee, Jesus! Who are you right now?!" - Carley after Lee tells Ben to confess (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead" "You think you're some tough bitch, don't you? Like nothing can hurt you, but you're just a scared little girl. Get the fuck over it. Take a page from Lee's book and try helping somebody for once." - Carley confronting Lilly's attitude, also her last words (Determinant), "Long Road Ahead"

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

• In "A House Divided", when Carver first met Clementine, he will ask her name. Clementine has the option to respond that her name is Carley.
  • If Carley was saved in "A New Day", Lilly talks about how she killed her to Clementine in "Suffer The Children". She is also mentioned by Clementine to Violet when both her and Alvin Jr. return to Ericson's Boarding School.
• Not counting Shawn and Duck, Carley and Doug are the first pair of characters that pit players in a decision-making situation and the first character that Lee successfully saves.
• She bears a resemblance to Rebecca Chang from Dead Rising 2. Both are news reporters that wield pistols and even wear the same outfit.
• If rescued at the pharmacy, Carley admits to having an interest in Doug. Later on in "Long Road Ahead", however, Carley shifts her interest on to Lee instead.
  • Similarly, Doug (if saved) will reveal he had an interest in Carley at the motor inn.
• Carley is one of the survivors whom Lee can choose to give the rations to. Depending on the type of ration that he gives, she responds differently.
  • If Lee chooses to give her an apple, she'll take it and reminisce about how she used to have an apple with granola and six different kinds of almonds every morning and how it wasn't enough to fill her.
  • If Lee tries to give her the cheese and crackers or beef jerky, she'll reject it and insist that Lee and Clementine have it, in fear that they might start feeling weak. This still counts as making a choice to feed her.
  • Additionally, if Carley doesn't receive any rations, she will assure Lee that she understands his position in the matter and knows that he is still keeping an eye out for her.
• If Lee repeatedly punches Andrew in Lee's showdown with him to the point where Andrew's face swells up, Carley will come into the scene and stop Lee from inflicting further damage. To trigger the scene, Lee will have to punch Andrew for a minimum of 6 times or until the scene of the group watching Lee beat Andy up comes in to play, then punch Andrew for an additional 9 times to make Carley appear.
• In "Starved For Help", Lee has to decide who to give food to. 15% of people choose to feed Carley, the third least out of any character, only before Doug and Lee himself.^[2][3]
• In "Long Road Ahead", Carley mentions that her family is Lutheran.
• When asked if there was a possible romance budding between Lee and Carley, the crew of Telltale Games mentions that there are subtle hints in between, although they do not deny nor confirm the relationship between the two. Lee can confirm in "Long Road Ahead" that he was fond of her, and her mannerisms towards Lee have hinted that she developed romantic feelings for him.
  • In "Long Road Ahead", Lee makes a teasing remark about Carley being small. (Determinant) The remark is an indirect joke of saying Carley is the shortest adult member in the group. Carley coyly whispers "Don't call me small" after kissing him.
  • Also, when Carley tells Lee she was thinking about him, and if he stays in silence when Carley kiss his cheek, she says: "You're gonna have to be more talkative if this is gonna work". Though she only says this if Lee is usually unresponsive. Otherwise, she says: "You'll thank me later".
  • She also strokes him on the cheek and says he did good that day whether Lee got lots, some or no supplies. Whether he shot Beatrice or not also does not matter.
• Carley's voice actor, Nicole Vigil, has confirmed on her Facebook fan page that Carley makes her exit from the game in "Long Road Ahead", stating that while she very much likes her character, Carley's fate of dying has been determined much earlier by the game developers in Telltale Games, as a result of wanting to stay true to the recurring themes in The Walking Dead.
• Carley's main sidearm (despite not being mentioned in the game) is a Glock 17.
• In "A New Day", if Lee chose to help Carley with the radio she has, it turns out that she doesn't know it required batteries. After you give her the batteries then she will put them in the wrong way. This later becomes a recurring joke in "Starved For Help" and "Long Road Ahead", and Carley was teased by the community over this.
  • In "Starved For Help", her lack of knowledge of batteries is referenced jokingly by Lee when she gives him some for the video camera and Clementine's walkie-talkie.
  • In "Long Road Ahead", when questioned about the broken flashlight, Carley quickly remarks "The batteries might be in backwards." to a question of her knowledge of the object. When Lee responds with a statement that there's only one, she hastily replies, "Everything should. What was the question again?"
• Carley and Doug are the first two characters to have multiple ways to die.
  • She can either be devoured by walkers at the pharmacy, the motel, or shot by Lilly.
• There is a dream sequence present in the game data, where whoever you didn't save in Episode 1 would come back to haunt Lee representing his insecurities in a dream sequence. Both ask why they weren't saved, and saying that Clementine will die because of his actions. Lee's ex-wife Sam and the senator Hans are mentioned as well. The scene ends with "Do you think you can save me this time?". This was likely foreshadowing Doug or Carley's eventual death at the hands of Lilly (depending on who Lee saved in the pharmacy). That, or Lee would have to yank the gun out of Doug/Lilly's hands that they attempt to shoot themself with as the clip ends after they put the gun to their head. This was scrapped for unknown reasons, but given the fact both Doug and Carley imply that Lee killed his ex-wife, it's likely the dream sequence was made during an earlier draft of the story where Lee killed his wife instead of the senator, or both.^[4] Doug reveals that Lee plead guilty at the trial, (possibly why he got life instead of the death sentence as is an acceptable punishment according to Georgia). Carley reveals Sam
• Her corpse was different before the remastered version. Before, she had maggots in her eye and her mouth was hanging open but wasn’t showing anything. Now she has no maggots and her eyes are slightly open and now her mouth shows her rotting tongue
• Through Telltale's involvement in 7 Days to Die, Carley is available as one of the ten Walking Dead character skins, along with Lee Everett, Michonne Hawthorne, Christa, Pete, Luke, Kenny, Glenn Rhee, Lilly and Molly.^[5]

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