Nathan Riggs
Nathan Riggs M.D., F.A.C.S., is a fictional character from the medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy, which has aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States. The character was created by series producer Shonda Rhimes and is portrayed by actor Martin Henderson. He was introduced in the episode "The Me Nobody Knows" as a cardiothoracic surgeon who had worked overseas with April Kepner during her time in Jordan. After bringing a patient to Grey-Sloan Memorial, he begins working there as an attending under Maggie Pierce. At the hospital, he begins a romantic relationship with Meredith Grey, now a widow after the death of Derek Shepherd, until his missing fiancée, Megan Hunt, is found and brought home. Nathan makes his last appearance in the episode "Danger Zone" when he and Megan start their life anew with her son in Los Angeles. It is revealed in Season 18 by Megan that the couple broke up.
Nathan Riggs | |
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Grey's Anatomy character | |
First appearance | "The Me Nobody Knows" (12.06) |
Last appearance | "Danger Zone" (14.05) |
Created by | Shonda Rhimes |
Portrayed by | Martin Henderson |
In-universe information | |
Title | M.D. F.A.C.S. |
Occupation | Attending Cardiothoracic surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital (former) Cardiothoracic surgeon in the United States Army (former) |
Significant other | Megan Hunt (ex-fiancée, reconciled) unknown (one-night-stand) Meredith Grey (ex-lover) |
Children | Farouk Shami (adoptive son, by Megan) |
Origin | New Zealand |