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| portrayer = [[Robert Knepper]],<br />[[Julian De La Celle]] (young Samuel)
| portrayer = [[Robert Knepper]],<br />[[Julian De La Celle]] (young Samuel)
| nick = Butterfly Man, <br> Evil Butterfly Man, <br>Devil
| nick = Sam, <br> Butterfly Man, <br> Evil Butterfly Man, <br>Devil
| debut = Orientation
| debut = Orientation
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| residence = [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival]],<br />formerly [[Coyote Sands]],<br />formerly [[The Sullivans' childhood home|a carriage house in New York City, NY]]
| residence = [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival]],<br />formerly [[Coyote Sands]],<br />formerly [[The Sullivans' childhood home|a carriage house in New York City, NY]]
| occupation = [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|Carnival]] worker
| occupation = [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|Carnival]] worker
| significant other = formerly [[Vanessa]]
| significant other = formerly [[Vanessa Wheeler]]
| parent = Unnamed father,<br />[[Mrs. Sullivan|Unnamed mother]]
| parent = Unnamed father,<br />[[Mrs. Sullivan|Unnamed mother]]
| grandparent(s) =  
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| sibling(s) = [[Joseph Sullivan]] ([[Samuel's victims|deceased]])
| sibling(s) = [[Joseph Sullivan]] ([[Samuel's victims|deceased]])
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'''Samuel Sullivan''' is the head of a [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]] ring, working with other [[evolved humans]]. He refers to his carnival as his family and has recently decided to come out of hiding after killing his [[Joseph Sullivan|brother]]. Having lived an early life of service, Samuel feels liberated by the world of abilities and the family he has made. Samuel has the [[ability]] to [[terrakinesis|manipulate earth and other minerals with his mind]]. Samuel, using his ability, accidentally kills his brother, [[Joseph]] when questioning him about the [[Coyote Sands films|film]]. Also, Samuel seems to become considerably more powerful when surrounded by others with abilities.
'''Samuel Sullivan''' is the head of a [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]] ring, working with other [[evolved humans]]. He refers to his carnival as his family and has recently decided to come out of hiding after killing his [[Joseph Sullivan|older brother]]. Having lived an early life of service, Samuel feels liberated by the world of abilities and the family he has made. With the goal to create a new home for everyone with [[abilities]], Samuel's actual intentions were to create the fantasy life that his true love [[Vanessa Wheeler]] always wanted. Upon being rejected by Vanessa, Samuel made the decision that he will no longer hide or live by the outside world's rules. Samuel is an [[evolved human]] with the ability to [[Terrakinesis|manipulate geological materials such as dirt and rocks]]. Samuel is also able to amplify his power when surrounded by other people with abilities.  After being defeated by [[Peter]], he has now been arrested.


==Character History==
==Character History==
===[[Episode:Orientation|Orientation]]===
===[[Season Four]]===
Samuel gives a moving speech about people with [[abilities]], family, and his late brother [[Joseph]]. He claims that the people around him are his family and that the world does not understand them. Ending his speech, Samuel throws a [[compass]] into Joseph's grave and [[Terrakinesis|fills it with dirt]]. When the other members of his family begin heading back to the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]], Samuel stays behind momentarily.
{{season summary|season=Four}}
 
Later, [[Lydia]] goes to see Samuel. She sits down in front of him and Samuel lifts a long stick. He gently places it onto her back and injects some kind of ink into her flesh. He asks her to show him who "he" is and a picture of [[Emile Danko]] appears as a tattoo on Lydia's back. Lydia is able to [[Empathy|tell Samuel who he is]] and Samuel enlists [[Edgar]]'s help in getting the compass back. Edgar is reluctant to kill anyone so Samuel "persuades" him by injecting some ink into his hand and choking him. Edgar agrees to go and Samuel apologizes, promising that he won't ask again. Shortly after this, Samuel creates another tattoo on Lydia's back, this time of [[Hiro Nakamura]]. Lydia tells him what he needs to hear and he goes to see [[Arnold]], en elderly member of Samuel's "family". He then gets Arnold to [[Space-time manipulation|send him back in time]] in order to meet Hiro.
 
===[[Episode:Jump, Push, Fall|Jump, Push, Fall]]===
Fourteen years in the past, Samuel calls out to [[Hiro]], who is trying to [[Space-time manipulation|time travel]] back to the present time. He informs Hiro that they are going to be great friends and shows him a tattoo of the [[compass]]. Hiro decides to trust Samuel and explains that if he interferes with his younger self, the future could drastically change. Samuel tells him that he should take the risk and pushes him into the path of a slushy.
 
Later, Samuel has returned to the present and is once again having another session with [[Lydia]]. [[Edgar]] arrives and hands Samuel the compass, saying that he met someone with [[abilities]] but didn't get a chance to talk to them. When Edgar says that Samuel is replacing [[Arnold]], Samuel insists that nobody replaces a family member. He tells Edgar that Hiro is now on the righteous path. He then says that it is time to gather the rest.
 
===[[Graphic Novel:Stolen Fate]]===
 
[[image:Samydia.jpg|thumb|left|[[Lydia]] helps Samuel prepare.]]
 
Fourteen years ago at the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival]], Samuel deals with an incident caused by [[Edgar]] and [[Lydia]]. Samuel is disappointed that Lydia would allow Edgar to drag her along, and slaps Edgar when he calls the [[fortune teller]] a hag as he worries what [[Joseph]] would think if he heard him.
 
===[[Episode:Ink|Ink]]===
Samuel is at the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]] with [[Lydia]], preparing to leave. He puts on a suit whilst talking about how he may have found someone to fill [[Joseph]]'s attention. Lydia asks him if he wants to stay but Samuel insists that he has a responsibility to keep their family going. He absorbs some ink and starts to leave. Lydia asks if he might return to his first home but Samuel assures her that he has left that life behind.
 
Samuel later shows up at the [[Mercy Heights Hospital|hospital]] where [[Peter]] works, under the alias of William Hooper. Samuel insists that Peter injured him while trying to save people. Peter doesn't remember Samuel but Samuel suggests that perhaps Peter is spread so thin that he simply forgot. Angry, Peter leaves and says that he didn't forget. Later, Samuel breaks into [[Peter's apartment]] and [[Terrakinesis|inserts the ink]] into a [[New York Chronicle|newspaper]] [[photograph]]. He hides and Peter comes in, finding the photo and spotting Samuel amongst the victims. Peter later finds Samuel at a park and apologizes for hurting him. Samuel tells him not to worry about it and they talk about families and saving lives. Peter suggests that in order for Samuel to move on from Joseph's death, he should visit his old home.
 
Samuel goes to [[the Sullivans' childhood home|an expensive house]] and knocks on the door. [[Dinner party host|A woman]] answers and Samuel explains that his parents used to work at the house and that he would like to see their old home. The woman tells him that it is not a good time and closes the door. Angry, Samuel uses his terrakinesis to part the earth and create a massive sinkhole. When Peter and [[Hesam]] arrive to help the victims, Samuel creates a [[tattoo]] of the [[compass]] on Peter's arm.
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 1]]===
[[Caleb]] tells Samuel it is good to have him back, and that [[Edgar]] has been spending a lot of time in [[Lydia]]'s trailer. Samuel thanks him, and says he knows just what to do.
 
===[[Graphic Novel:Running in Circles]]===
Samuel tells [[Edgar]] to kill [[Danko]] and get [[Compass|the compass]] back. [[Lydia]] later asks Edgar to do a favor not even Samuel can know about.
 
===[[Episode:Acceptance|Acceptance]]===
Samuel interrupts a discussion between [[Edgar]] and [[Lydia]], who were talking about their concerns with the new arrivals to [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|the carnival]]. Samuel makes it clear that it is his duty and decision to expand the family. He then takes Lydia into his trailer and [[Terrakinesis|places some ink]] onto her back. A tattoo of [[Noah Bennet]] appears and Samuel wonders why as he knows he has retired. Lydia points out that he may have changed his mind.
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 2]]===
Samuel approaches [[Edgar]], who is practicing his knife throwing. Samuel asks him if he has noticed anything wrong with [[Lydia]] and Edgar says he hasn't. Samuel suggests that she is either distracted or unsatisfied. He then corrects himself and states that both Edgar and Lydia are free to make their own mistakes. Samuel throws one of Edgar's knives and hits it dead in the center.
 
===[[Episode:Hysterical Blindness|Hysterical Blindness]]===
At breakfast time at the carnival, the carnies prepare for breakfast while [[Mrs. Comey]] makes blueberry waffles. Samuel exits a trailer and comments on her waffles. He tells everyone that breakfast is his favorite part of the day and that he thank heaven and earth for his family. He then reflects on the fact that Joseph's seat is still empty but tells them that by the end of the day, his seat will be filled.
 
During the day, a short distance from the carnival, Samuel buries some seeds in the ground.
 
Still trying to find the person to join the carnival, Samuel attempts to use [[Empathy|Lydia's ability]] to find them. When nothing appears he throws a cloth away, but it is caught by an [[Invisibility|invisible]] person, [[Rebecca Taylor]]. Rebecca reveals that Samuel has been using her to get close to Claire and bring her to the carnival. As the two reflect on Rebecca's actions, Lydia interrupts them and tells Samuel that her ability has found the person he is looking for.
 
Later, [[Sylar]] encounters the carnival after escaping from the police. Samuel stands at the entrance to the carnival and gestures Sylar to enter with him. Sylar does so and the police on Sylar's tail cannot see the carnival. Samuel welcomes him home.
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 3]]===
When [[Edgar]] leaves [[Lydia]]'s trailer, Samuel catches him pocketing some money. He asks him where he got it from and Edgar explains that he has been grifting. Samuel asks him if Lydia knows about it but Edgar says that she doesn't. Lydia steps out of her trailer and asks Samuel if he has a problem. Samuel says that Edgar has broken the family's trust and puts an arm around her, asking what they are going to do with him.
 
===[[Episode:Tabula Rasa|Tabula Rasa]]===
Samuel speaks with [[Lydia]] about the rumors speculating that [[Sylar]] is the most powerful [[evolved human]] in the world. He is disappointed that he doesn't seem to remember his identity and Lydia suggests that there two sides waging a war within Sylar. Samuel goes to Sylar's trailer and wakes him up. Samuel suggests that Sylar has no memories due a massive pain inflicted upon him. He also says that [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|the carnival]] is here to heal him. Sylar asks Samuel what is wrong with him (referring to his [[telekinesis]]). To make him feel at ease, Samuel introduces him to a carnival member named [[Teddy]]. Samuel then has Lydia continue the tour. Samuel then goes to see [[Edgar]] and informs him of his plans to jump start the return of Sylar.
 
[[image:Sylar's carnival hat.jpg|thumb|right|Samuel tries to help [[Sylar]] remember himself.]]
 
Samuel soon intervenes and breaks up a fight between Sylar and Edgar and introduces Sylar to another carnival member named [[Damien]]. Samuel assures Sylar that in Damien's hands he will [[Damien's ability|remember]]. Later, Samuel introduces himself to [[Captain Lubbock]] and comments on the whereabouts of Sylar. Samuel then goes to Sylar and leads him to believe that he will be doing the right thing if he kills Lubbock. Once the deed is done, Samuel performs a [[Sylar's baptism|baptism on Sylar]] with every member of the carnival attending. He then talks with Edgar over his pouting. Edgar wonders what Samuel's plans are and Samuel claims that they will remake Sylar in a whole new way.
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 4]]===
Samuel approaches [[Lydia]] and tells her to show "it" to him. He takes her arm and reveals a [[tattoo]] of [[Amanda]], Lydia's daughter. Samuel then has Lydia tell him the story of Amanda and Samuel is eager to know whether she possesses any [[abilities]]. He then comments on the fact that Amanda is reaching out to Lydia and that she is ignoring her. He claims that [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|the carnival]] is a safe place for [[evolved humans|people like them]] and promises to protect Amanda if she does have any ability. After being reassured that Amanda is not special, Samuel leaves.
 
===[[Episode:Strange Attractors|Strange Attractors]]===
Samuel appears to [[Tracy]] shortly after she finishes speaking with [[Jeremy Greer|Jeremy]], and takes her to the carnival. There, he explains that it could be Jeremy's ''real'' home, where he is surrounded by the warmth of family and without having to hide who he is. He also extends the invitation to Tracy as well, aware of her feelings of being lost. However, she declines the offer for herself and Jeremy. Samuel, in apparent understanding, hands her a [[compass]] in case she should ever change her mind, and then has [[Lydia]] see her out. Following Jeremy's lynching in Cainan, a furious Samuel returns to the town and exacts revenge on its police force by [[Terrakinesis|bringing their precinct crashing to the ground]].
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 5]]===
[[Amanda]] wants to join the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]], and [[Caleb]] says that he can't sign her off, that it is Samuel's job. Amanda says that she wants to meet him, and Caleb says that she has to be [[Evolved humans|worthy]].
 
===[[Graphic Novel:Yang & Yang]]===
[[Amanda]] asks [[Caleb]] about Samuel and wonders if he is also "[[evolved humans|weird]]".
 
===[[Episode:Once Upon a Time in Texas|Once Upon a Time in Texas]]===
At the [[carnival]], Samuel tells [[Lydia]] that [[Arnold]] is dying. Lydia suggests that desperate times call for desperate measures, and uses her ability to display [[Charlie]] and her connection to [[Hiro]] and [[Sylar]]. He decides to have Arnold send him back in time, although Lydia warns against it. In the past, Samuel meets with "his" present Hiro and asks him if he's aware of exactly what he plans to do. He warns that he's sacrificing someone to come back and aid Hiro, and asks if Charlie is worth it, and Hiro insists that she is worth it. Later, Hiro maneuvers his past self into going back six months and Samuel reminds him to tell [[Ando]] to wait for Hiro's past self to return.
 
After Hiro has saved Charlie from Sylar and affirmed their relationship, Charlie steps out of the diner and Samuel has Arnold hide her somewhere in time. He goads Hiro into regaining control of [[space-time manipulation|his power to travel through time]], taking them both back to the carnival in the present. Hiro looks desperately for Charlie and Samuel privately tells him that he manipulated the entire situation so that Charlie would survive so that he could use her as a hostage to force Hiro to use his powers on Samuel's behalf. Samuel admits that no one in the carnival can know what he's asking of Hiro, because it would undo all his good work. He remembers how, eight weeks earlier, he believes he killed [[Mohinder]], which is the first thing he wants Hiro to fix.
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 6]]===
[[Amanda]] and [[Caleb]] talk about the [[carnival]] and Caleb tells Amanda that he will introduce her to Samuel. [[Edgar]] arrives and Caleb learns that Samuel does not know that Amanda is [[Lydia]]'s daughter. Amanda knocks on the door of Lydia's trailer. Samuel opens and smiles at her.
 
===[[Graphic Novel:Smoke & Mirrors]]===
Several carnies discuss whether Samuel caused [[Arnold]]'s death. [[Amanda]] arrives at Samuel's trailer, and Samuel comes out and says that she must be Amanda.
 
===[[Episode:Shadowboxing|Shadowboxing]]===
Samuel and [[Lydia]] have a discussion about a situation that has come up with [[Becky]] and [[Claire]]. Samuel says that he is a patron saint for lost causes and then goes off to see Claire. He tells her that he is there about Becky and that he knows all about [[Regeneration|Claire's ability]] and that he himself is different. He talks with Claire about the [[carnival]] and says that his family accepts Becky. Claire demands to know if they believe that pushing [[Annie]] out of the window was a good thing and Samuel says that the family does not approve and that is why he has come to get her back. He then tells Claire about Becky's history with [[Noah]] and says that Noah murdered [[Mr. Taylor|Becky's father]].
 
Noah shows up and demands to know what the [[compass]] is for. Samuel explains that in the wrong hands it can be dangerous for his family Noah handcuffs him, saying that he is going to tell him everything he wants to know. As Noah is putting Samuel into a car, Samuel tells Claire that Noah will never understand evolved humans. Becky attacks the Bennets but Samuel stops her by tasing her. He then takes her back to the carnival and apologizes for hurting her. She tells him that she got sloppy but Samuel assures her that she did a good job and that Claire is right where they want her to be.
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 7]]===
[[Lydia]] and [[Edgar]] discuss [[Amanda]]'s situation: she is being influenced by Samuel and they must take her back.
 
Meanwhile, Samuel and Amanda spend time together, with Samuel explaining to her that this is a family for all [[evolved humans]]. Samuel asks to see Amanda's [[ability]] and she gladly [[spontaneous combustion|sets stuff on fire]], much to Samuel and the other carnies' amazement.
 
===[[Graphic Novel:The Painted Lady]]===
 
[[image:Samuel & Joseph.jpg|thumb|left|Samuel and his [[Joseph Sullivan|big brother]].]]
 
[[Lydia]] remembers when she first came to the [[carnival]] and how [[Joseph]] welcomed her with open arms. She then recalls how Samuel said that if Lydia was to stay, she had to work. Lydia then comments on how, since Joseph's death, Samuel has been craving more and more power.
 
===[[Episode:Brother's Keeper|Brother's Keeper]]===
[[Hiro]] confronts Samuel at the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]], demanding he return [[Charlie]], but Samuel tells him he must do something for him first. He tells Hiro that eight weeks ago, he killed a man named [[Mohinder Suresh]], who had destroyed a reel of film he needed. He says he will return Charlie to Hiro if he can retrieve the film before Mohinder burns it.
 
Nine weeks earlier in [[Chennai]], [[India]], Mohinder watches a [[Coyote Sands films|film]] recorded by [[Chandra|his father]] at [[Coyote Sands]] in [[1961 (year)|1961]]. Chandra postulates that the presence of large numbers of specials produces a magnetism-like effect, which appears to be affecting a pregnant woman at the camp, and causing seismic activity in the area. Chandra attempts to film the baby's birth, but a huge earthquake knocks the camera over.
 
Having developed his own [[compass]] from his father's notes, Mohinder tracks Samuel to the carnival. He meets the carnival proprietor, Samuel's brother [[Joseph Sullivan]], who sends a drunk Samuel away and confirms to Mohinder that Samuel's powers are amplified in the presence of other specials. He insists he has the problem under control, and sends Mohinder away to destroy the film. Samuel has overheard them, and confronts Mohinder in [[Mohinder's motel room|his motel room]]. When he sees that the film has been destroyed (although Hiro had just swapped it over), he crushes a rock with his hand and hurls the fragments into Mohinder's chest.
 
In the present, Hiro interrupts Samuel at the dinner table, and hands him the film reel. He demands Samuel return Charlie, but Samuel tells him he has a few more tasks for him.
 
Samuel meets with [[Tracy]] in a diner, and Tracy admits she no longer fits into her old life. Samuel tells her she can use her abilities to help all other specials.
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 8]]===
[[Samuel]] officially inducts [[Amanda]] into [[the carnival]]. Later, [[Lydia]] and [[Edgar]] try to convince Samuel that the carnival isn't safe for Amanda. Samuel doesn't agree, much to their annoyance.
 
===[[Graphic Novel:Prodigals, Part 1]]===
[[Tracy]] remembers meeting with Samuel in a restaurant. She remembers him telling her about a man named [[Eli]] and how she has to bring him to the [[carnival]]. Tracy then remembers how persuasive Samuel was to her, even at her age.
 
===[[Episode:Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving]]===
Samuel watches the [[Coyote Sands films]] and learns that his power may increase is he surrounds himself with more [[evolved humans]]. He then sees his own birth and smiles as the baby releases waves of seismic energy. [[Hiro]] then calls Samuel out and demands to know where and when [[Charlie]] is. Samuel refuses to give up the information, as there are more pressing matters that he has to deal with. He tells Hiro that nobody else knows where Charlie is and that if anything happens to him, she will never be found. He then tells Hiro to set the table for Thanksgiving.
 
Later, while toasting his family at the Thanksgiving dinner, Samuel wonders where [[Lydia]] is. [[Edgar]] claims that he does not know and [[Amanda]] tells him that she is with Hiro. Eight weeks ago, Lydia and Hiro watch as Samuel argues with his brother [[Joseph]]. Joseph tells him the truth about [[Terrakinesis|his power]] and explains that he will never allow him to become strong enough to kill millions of people. Samuel wants to know how to gain the power and accidentally murders Joseph in his anger. Lydia is horrified by this and Samuel hears her. He goes to see who is hiding but by the time he reaches them, they have [[Space-time manipulation|disappeared]].
 
In present time, Samuel realizes that Lydia knows the truth about Joseph's death. At the dinner, he gives another toast. He explains that the family's future will be bigger and better than Joseph ever imagined. He stops and then tells the family that there is a traitor in their midst and that Joseph's murderer is at the table. Edgar claims that Samuel killed his brother but Samuel backfires and accuses Edgar of the murder. People believe Samuel and Edgar tries to kill him. Hiro freezes time and shows Edgar the rocks that Samuel was summoning to kill him. He saves Edgar and Samuel tells Hiro that he knows what happened. He threatens Charlie but Hiro explains that he is also powerful and that if the need arises, he will stop him. [[Damien]] uses [[Memory restoration|his ability]] on Hiro but, much to Samuel's anger, Hiro disappears after saying that he must save "[[Watson]]".
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 9]]===
 
[[image:Samuel welcomes newcomers.jpg|thumb|right|Samuel welcomes [[Claire]] and [[Gretchen]] to the [[carnival]].]]
 
[[Samuel]] enters [[Lydia]]'s trailer and tells [[Amanda]] to leave. He talks with Lydia about what has happened and she defiantly tells him that it is not safe for Amanda at the [[carnival]]. Samuel says that Amanda feels safe and that it is her home. They both hear a noise and go outside. To their horror, they discover the [[Spontaneous combustion|charred remains]] of [[Caleb]]. Amanda stands over the body.
 
===[[Episode:The Fifth Stage|The Fifth Stage]]===
At the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival]], Samuel is confronted by [[Lydia]] while he is reading a newspaper. Lydia claims to know the truth about [[Joseph]]'s [[Samuel's victims|death]] but also says that the secret is safe for the sake of her daughter [[Amanda]]'s well being. Lydia leaves, before [[Eli]] arrives and discusses with Samuel over being his right hand man, since [[Edgar]] has since fled the carnival. Eli accepts and Samuel sends him and his [[cloning|friends]] to retrieve a box of [[Primatech]] files at [[Noah Bennet]]'s [[Noah's apartment|apartment]] and bring them to him.
 
Samuel then greets [[Claire]] and [[Gretchen]] as they arrive at the carnival and offers them a box of popcorn, telling them to look around until they've finished. Soon Samuel finds them and takes the girls backstage, where he invites Claire to tell a story to the gathered children. He watches with Gretchen and tells her that his family has a great deal of love to offer. Claire finishes her story to the children's acclaim, and Samuel sends them off to bed. Samuel is quick to tell Claire that the children love her. [[Burly guy|A disgruntled patron]] then arrives demanding to speak to the manager and Samuel calmly steps forward and denies the man's claims that he was cheated. The angered man proceeds to beat Samuel who does not fight back, but Claire intervenes and steps between the two, frightening the man with [[regeneration|her ability]].
 
Samuel tells Claire he took the higher ground by not responding and explains the Carnival will give her a better, fairer life and she should stay for a few days longer before going back to school. Claire agrees and Samuel stands and watches with Lydia as Gretchen leaves. Samuel tells Lydia that he'll soon make sense of everything. Lydia warns him that Claire is innocent and may not be helpful, but Samuel says that it's not Claire that he's after. Soon after, at Joseph's grave, Samuel is giving a speech to a group of his fellow evolved humans, with Claire in attendance. He speaks about his plans to take them to a promised land they make for themselves. He says that the time has come for them to collect the rest of their family, plant their roots, and settle down once and for all on their own terms.
 
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 10]]===
Samuel and Lydia talk about Amanda, and her place at the carnival. They the watch Jennie, [[Chris Bowman|Chris]], and [[Gail Bowman|Gail]] perform their [[Fire breathing|fire breathing]] act and then [[Amanda]] comes onto stage and [[Spontaneous combustion|makes fire]] go straight up into the air.
 
===[[Graphic Novel:Bloodlines, Part 1]]===
A year ago, Joseph goes to talk to Samuel, who has just killed a pig. Samuel tells Joseph not to look at him like that, as he isn't a murderer then tells him that "everyone loves a Christmas ham". The next day, after Joseph praises [[Arnold]] for his "hard-working nature", Samuel says "I'll drink to that". Later, Samuel remarks to Joseph that he looks troubled. Joseph then expresses his concern about Arnold. He tells Samuel that he needs [[Lydia]], to [[Empathy|find him]], surprising Samuel who comments that he thought he didn't approve of using Lydia for such purposes.
 
===[[Graphic Novel:Bloodlines, Part 2]]===
A year ago, Samuel accompanies [[Joseph]] and [[Lydia]] on the mission to find [[Arnold]]. The three of them go to a home and find a very old man, whom they realize is Arnold. After remembering who he is, Arnold asks to come back home and Joseph sends Samuel and Lydia to get a wheelchair.
 
Much later, after successfully kidnapping [[Charlie]], Arnold returns to his trailer and the waiting Samuel. Arnold tells him that Charlie did not deserve that and Samuel responds coldly. Arnold then remembers why he [[Space-time manipulation|went back in time]] and tells Samuel that Joseph wanted him dead. Angry, Samuel chokes Arnold until he dies. He then visits his brother's grave and tells him to wait and see.
 
===[[Graphic Novel:Starting Over]]===
[[Eric Doyle]] and a [[game operator]] get into an argument, and Samuel comes over to find out what is happening. Eric tells him that the game operator was cheating [[Lauren Shapiro|Lauren]]. Samuel apologizes for any misunderstandings. The next day Eric shows [[Puppet master|his ability]] to Samuel. Later, Samuel and [[Joseph]] talk about Eric.
 
===[[Episode:Upon This Rock|Upon This Rock]]===
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===[[Episode:Let It Bleed|Let It Bleed]]===
===[[Webisode:Dark Matters, Part 5]]===
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One of the [[Primatech files]] that [[Quentin Frady]] sees on the [[Renautas]] root directory is titled "Sullivan".


===[[Graphic Novel:The Trip, Part 1]]===
==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
After [[Damien]] [[Memory manipulation|scrambles]] [[Hiro Nakamura|Hiro]]'s memories, Samuel asks Hiro how he is. Hiro then [[Space-time manipulation|teleports]] away.
===[[Save the Cheerleader, Destroy the World]]===
 
===[[Episode:Close to You|Close to You]]===
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==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
== [[Evolved Human]] [[Terrakinesis|Abilities]] ==
A series of [[Coyote Sands films]], as recorded by [[Chandra Suresh]], document [[Mrs. Sullivan]]'s labor and Samuel's birth. The birth is accompanied by terrifying [[terrakinesis|earthquakes]].
Samuel has the ability to [[terrakinesis|move earth and manipulate minerals with the power of his mind]]. He has shown that he has a mental influence over the earth, as well as a form of ink. In addition, [[Chandra Suresh]] postulated that the presence of large numbers of evolved humans in a single area produces a phenomenon similar to magnetism, which has the effect of amplifying Samuel's abilities. As a consequence of this, he can also sense when powerful evolved humans are near ([[Slow Burn]]).  It has been shown that with as few as four other evolved humans around, his power is nearly useless. (''[[Episode:Brave New World (Heroes)|Brave New World]]'')
 
===[[Slow Burn chapter summaries|Slow Burn]]===
In [[chapter 1 of Slow Burn]], Samuel and [[Edgar]] welcome the Bowman family into the Sullivan Bros. Carnival.
 
A few months later, [[Chris Bowman]] tells his [[Gail Bowman|wife]] that he does not trust Samuel. Gail Bowman also tells [[Lydia]] that Samuel asked her if she would do something, and Lydia tells her that it probably means he wants her to recruit others into the carnival, as Samuel has been doing that ever since his [[Joseph Sullivan|brother]] died, as if trying to fill a void.
 
In [[chapter 2 of Slow Burn]], a [[The Watcher|carny]] tells [[Jennie Bowman]] that he doesn't think Samuel would really like her having a cell phone.
 
In [[chapter 3 of Slow Burn]], [[Chris Bowman|Chris]] and [[Gail Bowman]] watch Samuel as he confronts Edward and Lydia about a large sum of money he has just put in his pocket. Edward tells him that he has been doing extra work elsewhere and denies Lydia's involvement in it. Samuel's snitch, [[Caleb]], catches Chris and Gail and tells them that Samuel does not approve of spying. He keeps them with him until Samuel approaches them asking what is going on.


In [[chapter 4 of Slow Burn]], Samuel preaches to [[Chris]] and [[Gail]] about trust within the "[[carnival|family]]", but decides that instead of punishing them, he'll send Gail on a mission with [[Edgar]] to recruit new members. Later, he steps into the Bowmans' trailer and announces to young [[Jennie]] that their family has an important mission to complete: recruit a woman named [[Tracy]].
==[[Heroes Reborn App]]==
 
Prior to ''[[Heroes Reborn]]'' starting, the {{Heroes Reborn app}} was released with a video summary of Samuel's history. The summary included:
In [[chapter 5 of Slow Burn]], Samuel asks [[Gail]], [[Chris]] and [[Jennie]] to help convince [[Tracy Strauss]] to join the [[carnival]]. Later, Samuel shows Tracy around the carnival and stops at the [[fire breathing]] routine. He asks her about [[Freezing|her ability]] and the first time she manifested. She answers coldly but he surprises her by describing the feelings that she went through. The two of them then continue walking.
* Ability: [[terrakinesis]]
 
* A [[carnival]] leader with a terrible temper, Samuel has [[terrakinesis|powers over earth]]. {{epp|406}}
In [[chapter 6 of Slow Burn]], [[Chris]] tells [[Gail]] that Samuel is changing, and that the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]] is not safe. Later, Chris promises [[Evan Davis]] he won't tell Samuel that Evan called his dad.
* Convinced his brother [[Joseph Sullivan|Joseph]] is keeping him down, Samuel [[Samuel's victims|slays him]]. {{epp|410}}
 
* Seeking ever-greater power, Samuel pursues geneticist [[Chandra Suresh]]'s [[Coyote Sands films|secrets]]. {{epp|409}}
In [[chapter 7 of Slow Burn]], [[Caleb]] tells [[Chris]] that Samuel has gone to get the [[Rapid cell regeneration|regenerating]] [[Claire|college girl]].
* An incensed Samuel banishes [[Claire Bennet]] and [[HRG|her dad]] to die underground. {{epp|417}}
 
* On the night of his planned massacre, Samuel faces a rebellion like no other. {{epp|418}}
In [[chapter 8 of Slow Burn]], [[The Watcher]] breaks into Samuel's caravan, looking for his secrets.
 
In [[chapter 9 of Slow Burn]], [[Chris]], [[Gail]] and [[Bo]] approach Samuel and Chris tells him all about what they did to [[Mary Krause]] and how they are being framed by [[The Watcher]]. Samuel nods and tells "Christopher" that when he came to the [[carnival]], he left whatever life he had behind and became a part of the family. He promises that he will help them stop The Watcher and hopes that they feel at home.
 
In [[chapter 10 of Slow Burn]], Samuel hides in the shadows, clutching a large rock, assuring Gail everyone is in place for the plan to find [[The Watcher]]. After his capture, Samuel watches The Watchers interrogation, and gives the Bowmans the choice on whether or not to kill him.
 
===[[The Puppet Master chapter summaries|The Puppet Master]]===
In [[chapter 2 of The Puppet Master]], Samuel comes into [[Lydia]]'s tent when he hears a commotion. He encounters [[Doyle]], who has figured out that the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]] is full of [[Evolved humans|people with abilities]]. He learns of Doyle's [[Puppet master|power]], and takes him on a backstage tour of the carnival. Samuel tells him that he saw the confusion on his [[Lauren Shapiro|girlfriend's]] face, and says that it can't be easy to lie to those you love. He introduces Doyle to [[Bo LoFontaine]], and they tell him how great the carnival is, and that they can just be themselves.
 
In [[chapter 3 of The Puppet Master]], Samuel comes into [[Copy Kingdom Headquarters]] to approach [[Doyle]] as he is doing his mundane office work. Samuel offers him a complete tour of the [[carnival]]. When they arrive, Samuel tells Doyle that he understands what it's like to be hiding an [[ability]], and encourages Doyle to join their "family". Doyle is successfully persuaded and states that he would be happy to join them.
 
In [[chapter 4 of The Puppet Master]], Samuel meets [[Doyle]] at the gates of the [[carnival]]. Doyle says that he's ready to join the "family", but Samuel tells him to tie up one final loose end -- [[Lauren Shapiro]].
 
===[[Purpose chapter summaries|Purpose]]===
In [[chapter 1 of Purpose]], {{sectstub}}
 
In [[chapter 2 of Purpose]], {{sectstub}}
 
== [[Evolved Human]] [[Terrakinesis|Abilities]] ==
Samuel has the ability to [[terrakinesis|move earth and manipulate minerals with the power of his mind]]. He has shown that he has a mental influence over the earth, as well as a form of ink. In addition, [[Chandra Suresh]] postulated that the presence of large numbers of evolved humans in a single area produces a phenomenon similar to magnetism, which has the effect of amplifying Samuel's abilities. As a consequence of this, he can also sense when powerful evolved humans are near ([[Slow Burn]]).


==Memorable Quotes==
==Memorable Quotes==
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"''I've got my own butterflies that need crushing.''"
"''I've got my own [[butterflies]] that need crushing.''"


: - Samuel (to [[Hiro]]) (''[[Once Upon a Time in Texas]]'')
: - Samuel (to [[Hiro]]) (''[[Once Upon a Time in Texas]]'')
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: - Samuel, to [[Sylar]] (''[[Let It Bleed]]'')
: - Samuel, to [[Sylar]] (''[[Let It Bleed]]'')
"''I see you got my [[terrakinesis|power]].''"
"''Funny [[ability replication|how]] that happens.''"
: - Samuel, [[Peter Petrelli|Peter]] (''[[Episode:Brave New World (Heroes)|Brave New World]]'')


==Notes==
==Notes==
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* In an [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8259657.stm interview], [[Tim Kring]] said about Samuel: "This one charismatic leader of the carnival has now decided that it is time to stop hiding in shadows and to present themselves to the world, and in order to do that he feels in a kind of misguided way that they have to be as strong as they can be."
* In an [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8259657.stm interview], [[Tim Kring]] said about Samuel: "This one charismatic leader of the carnival has now decided that it is time to stop hiding in shadows and to present themselves to the world, and in order to do that he feels in a kind of misguided way that they have to be as strong as they can be."
*Samuel told [[dinner party host|a woman]] that his mother was a maid and his father was a butler. {{epp|402}}
*Samuel told [[dinner party host|a woman]] that his mother was a maid and his father was a butler. {{epp|402}}
* Samuel is the youngest person ever known to manifest an ability. He caused great seismic activity on the day of his birth, even while in utero.
* Samuel is one of the youngest people ever known to manifest an ability. He caused great seismic activity on the day of his birth, even while in utero. [[Tommy Clark]] and [[Taylor Kravid]]'s baby also manifested their abilities in utero.
* Like Samuel [[Tommy Clark]] maninfested his ability on the day of his birth, even while in utero. He stole his [[Claire Bennet|mother's]] [[Rapid Cell Regeneration|ability]] which resulted her dying during child birth.
* According to [[chapter 1 of Purpose]], Samuel's phone number is 203-635-4314.
* According to [[chapter 1 of Purpose]], Samuel's phone number is 203-635-4314.
* Samuel appeared in every episode of [[Volume Five]].


==See Also==
==See also==
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* {{seealsodisambig|Samuel}}
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[[fr:Samuel Sullivan]]

Latest revision as of 17:03, 15 January 2016

Samuel Sullivan
Portrayed by Robert Knepper,
Julian De La Celle (young Samuel)
First appearance Orientation
In-story stats
Known ability Terrakinesis
Alias William Hooper
Nicknames Sam,
Butterfly Man,
Evil Butterfly Man,
Devil
Gender
Date of birth March 5, 1961
Place of birth Coyote Sands, AZ
Home formerly Coyote Sands, AZ,
formerly New York, NY
Residences Sullivan Bros. Carnival,
formerly Coyote Sands,
formerly a carriage house in New York City, NY
Occupation Carnival worker
Significant other formerly Vanessa Wheeler
Parents Unnamed father,
Unnamed mother
Sibling Joseph Sullivan (deceased)

Samuel Sullivan is the head of a carnival ring, working with other evolved humans. He refers to his carnival as his family and has recently decided to come out of hiding after killing his older brother. Having lived an early life of service, Samuel feels liberated by the world of abilities and the family he has made. With the goal to create a new home for everyone with abilities, Samuel's actual intentions were to create the fantasy life that his true love Vanessa Wheeler always wanted. Upon being rejected by Vanessa, Samuel made the decision that he will no longer hide or live by the outside world's rules. Samuel is an evolved human with the ability to manipulate geological materials such as dirt and rocks. Samuel is also able to amplify his power when surrounded by other people with abilities. After being defeated by Peter, he has now been arrested.

Character History

Season Four

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Samuel Sullivan: Season Four History.

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Webisode:Dark Matters, Part 5

One of the Primatech files that Quentin Frady sees on the Renautas root directory is titled "Sullivan".

Heroes Evolutions

Save the Cheerleader, Destroy the World

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Evolved Human Abilities

Samuel has the ability to move earth and manipulate minerals with the power of his mind. He has shown that he has a mental influence over the earth, as well as a form of ink. In addition, Chandra Suresh postulated that the presence of large numbers of evolved humans in a single area produces a phenomenon similar to magnetism, which has the effect of amplifying Samuel's abilities. As a consequence of this, he can also sense when powerful evolved humans are near (Slow Burn). It has been shown that with as few as four other evolved humans around, his power is nearly useless. (Brave New World)

Heroes Reborn App

Prior to Heroes Reborn starting, the Heroes Reborn app was released with a video summary of Samuel's history. The summary included:

Memorable Quotes

"This is my favorite part of the day. It's full of possibility. Before the inevitable monkey wrenches come looking for us. But more than anything... it's about being with all of you. I know grace is a supper thing, but every morning I thank Heaven and Earth for our family."

- Samuel (to the Carnival members) (Hysterical Blindness)


"Tonight we welcome a new brother into our family. He will live and work among us. And will be welcome here all the rest of our days."

- Samuel (baptizing Sylar) (Tabula Rasa)


"I've got my own butterflies that need crushing."

- Samuel (to Hiro) (Once Upon a Time in Texas)


"You are the devil."

"No, Hiro, I am your savior. You just don't know it yet."

- Hiro, Samuel (Thanksgiving)


"Love what you've done to the place, there are a lot more people in here. It's going to make me a lot more powerful."

"No, it makes me more powerful!"

- Sylar, Samuel (Let It Bleed)


"I'm a carny. I live for games of chance."

- Samuel, to Sylar (Let It Bleed)


"I see you got my power."

"Funny how that happens."

- Samuel, Peter (Brave New World)

Notes

  • According to the casting call, Samuel the "carnival barker" is 40 to 60 years old. He is a "charming character with an evil sense of humor", like Eddie Izzard or "The Joker without his makeup".
  • Tim Kring said "Samuel has no power unless he is surrounded by other people. So in some ways it's about getting people away from him as opposed to bringing people towards him."

Trivia

  • When Samuel brings a lawsuit against Peter he uses the alias "William Hooper" (Ink). Bill Hooper is a prominent member of the Heroes crew.
  • Samuel speaks some Japanese, and possesses some skill in sign language.
  • In an interview, Tim Kring said about Samuel: "This one charismatic leader of the carnival has now decided that it is time to stop hiding in shadows and to present themselves to the world, and in order to do that he feels in a kind of misguided way that they have to be as strong as they can be."
  • Samuel told a woman that his mother was a maid and his father was a butler. (Ink)
  • Samuel is one of the youngest people ever known to manifest an ability. He caused great seismic activity on the day of his birth, even while in utero. Tommy Clark and Taylor Kravid's baby also manifested their abilities in utero.
  • Like Samuel Tommy Clark maninfested his ability on the day of his birth, even while in utero. He stole his mother's ability which resulted her dying during child birth.
  • According to chapter 1 of Purpose, Samuel's phone number is 203-635-4314.
  • Samuel appeared in every episode of Volume Five.

See also

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Samuel Sullivan for fan-created theories and other speculation.

  Season Four Characters edit
Main

Claire BennetNoah BennetAndo MasahashiHiro NakamuraMatt ParkmanAngela PetrelliNathan PetrelliPeter PetrelliTracy StraussSamuel SullivanMohinder SureshSylar

Recurring

AllisonCharlie AndrewsGretchen BergChris BowmanEmma CoolidgeDamianEvan DavisEric DoyleEdgarEliEzekielLauren GilmoreNurse HammerLydiaKimiko NakamuraJanice ParkmanMatt Parkman, Jr.Pregnant carnyPsychic carnyRenéReginald StanleyAmanda StrazzullaTiger pants carny

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