Liam Dunbar

Liam Dunbar is a transfer freshman at Beacon Hills High School appearing in Season 4 of Teen Wolf.

Recently bitten by Alpha Werewolf Scott McCall, Liam is struggling to control himself and his new abilities.

He is played by Dylan Sprayberry.

History
Liam is 15 and lives with his mother and stepfather, a doctor, and has just transferred to Beacon Hills High School as a freshman.

He was kicked out of his former school, Devenford Prep, after he "got into it" with his lacrosse coach. Liam was benched for the rest of the season after anger issues on the field. He then destroyed the coach's car with a crowbar.

Liam suffers from Intermittent Explosive Disorder which is marked by intense episodes of rage.

He is remorseful about how his behavior hurts his parents.

Season 4
Liam is an exceptional athlete and excels on the lacrosse field until he is injured during tryouts. He blames himself for getting hurt. During treatment at Beacon Hills Hospital, he is attacked by a Wendigo. Scott McCall is forced to bite him to keep him from falling to his death. (read more...)

Liam escapes from the McCall house where Scott has restrained him. He begins to feel the effects of the werewolf transformation. Liam fears disappointing his family again because he believes they view him as a violent monster already. (read more...)

Liam's former lacrosse team plays in a scrimmage against Beacon Hills and wants payback for what he did to their coach's car. He confesses to Scott that he has Intermittent Explosive Disorder which causes him to rage uncontrollable with little impetus. He is supposed to take prescription medication but doesn't because he can't play lacrosse while medicated. (read more...)

Liam is kidnapped by Garrett and thrown down a well. He climbs nearly to the top before being rescued by Scott. (read more...)

Liam and Kira take on a Berserker on the hospital roof. (read more...)

Liam is stressed after his fight with the Berserker. His price on The Dead Pool jumps from $3 million to $18 million. He hallucinates at school and tries desperately to get drunk. He falls victim to a sonic weapon and is almost burned alive by assassins. (read more...)

Liam says he's not like Scott and his friends. He doesn't risk his life to help others. He goes home instead of joining Scott to defend Satomi's pack. (read more...)

Liam's post traumatic symptoms, linked to his fight with the berserker at the hospital, worsen during the first lacrosse game of the season. Mason tries again to help Liam while Scott warns Liam not to alienate his remaining friends. Brett explains how lucky Liam is to have a True Alpha like Scott. (read more...)

Liam learns to control his werewolf nature on a full moon on the way to Mexico thanks to Derek and Stiles. (read more...)

Season 5
MTV says - "The newest member of Scott's pack and his first true Beta, Liam still struggles at times with the whole 'being a teen wolf' thing. But with Scott as his leader and mentor, they have continued to tame Liam's anger. This proves to be difficult at times since his best friend Mason has no idea what Liam is and what he's been up to with Scott's pack. To make matters worse, a familiar face from Liam's past resurfaces at the start of his Sophomore Year."

Liam struggles with his transformation but has gotten better. He overhears about Parrish's encounter with a creature that is after Scott, so he warns the group. (read more...)

Liam feels unsure how to explain to his friend, Mason, about the supernatural. Later, at the school, a wolf chases them until Liam lets out a roar. (read more...)

Liam goes to Brett to see if Tracy was part of Satomi's pack and the two betas investigate in the woods with Mason. (read more...)

Quotes

 * "Scott, Scott! Listen, listen, listen! You're not a monster. You're a werewolf. Like me."

- Liam to Scott who is in Berserker form in Smoke & Mirrors .


 * "I feel like I'm surrounded by a bunch of psychotic nut jobs. You guys are out of your freaking minds! I don't know how you did that eye thing, and I don't care! I'm walking out the door right now, and if any of you try to stop me I swear to God I'm gonna..."

- Liam to the group before his first shift in The Benefactor .