Liam Dunbar

Liam Dunbar is a transfer freshman at Beacon Hills High School appearing first in Season 4 of Teen Wolf. He's now a sophomore at Beacon Hills High School in Season 5.

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.

Hayden and Liam
Hayden stepped into a fight between Liam and another boy in the sixth grade and Liam punched her in the face.

Little Hayden apparently punched him back.

In their yearbook photos from that year, they both have two black eyes. She still holds a grudge against Liam.

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
Liam still struggles with his transformation but has gotten better. He overhears that a new creature is chasing Scott and 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 and forces Liam to roar and show his werewolf side in front of his friend. (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...)

He plays wingman to Mason at a dance club. He fuels more hate from Hayden after he accidently spills her drinks. He and Brett fight a scorpion chimera. (Read More...)

He brings Scott an inhaler during an asthma attack. He later tests Hayden's eyes to see is she is a chimera. (Read More...)

He rescues Hayden from the Dread Doctors and later assists in protecting her until they are both captured by the Doctors. (Read More...)

While at the Dread Doctors hideout, he and Hayden meet another chimera and they develop romantic feelings. (Read More...)

He tries protect Hayden from the Dread Doctors and asks Scott to bite her when she appears to be dying. (Read More...)

Liam, under the influence of the super moon, tries to kill Scott after he refused to bite Hayden to save her life. (Read More...)

Liam mulls over his actions and when he realizes Hayden is alive, he and Mason look for the Nemeton to find her. (Read More...)

He and Hayden run from a mysterious beast and he contemplates on whether or not inform Scott on Theo's activities. (Read More...)

Liam is told not to get involved, but he finds it hard while Theo keeps tempting him and Hayden confiding in him about her views on Scott. He learns that Theo is looking for the werewolf Deucalion. (Read More...)

Malia gives him a message for Scott, and Liam tells Scott that saying "sorry" is not enough for him to let go of what he did. (Read More...)

He helps Scott and Stiles in rescuing Lydia, and he and Scott attempt to break through the mountain ash barrier. (Read More...)

Quotes

 * "I fell in a hole."

- Liam to Scott Parasomnia .
 * "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 .