Jamie De Curry
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Jamie DeCurry is a fictional character in Stephen King
's The Dark Tower
series. He is a primary member of Roland Deschain's
ka-tet in his younger years, and is a friend of Alain Johns
and Cuthbert Allgood
. Wolves of the Calla
reveals that his preferred weapon is the bow.
, reveals that Jamie's father was the main doctor in Gilead who administered to wounded gunslingers.
on his left cheek. The rest of his features are disguised by the wide-brimmed hat that he wears.
; Roland often dreams of his death, as well as the deaths of the other members of their ka-tet. In the final issue of The Battle of Jericho Hill, he is shot in the head while pushing Roland out of the sights of one of John Farson
's snipers.
Stephen King
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
's The Dark Tower
The Dark Tower (series)
The Dark Tower is a series of books written by American author Stephen King, which incorporates themes from multiple genres, including fantasy, science fantasy, horror and western. It describes a "Gunslinger" and his quest toward a tower, the nature of which is both physical and metaphorical. King...
series. He is a primary member of Roland Deschain's
Roland Deschain
Roland Deschain of Gilead is a fictional character, the protagonist and antihero of Stephen King's The Dark Tower series. He is the son of Steven and Gabrielle Deschain and is descended from a long line of "gunslingers", peacekeepers and diplomats of Roland's society...
ka-tet in his younger years, and is a friend of Alain Johns
Alain Johns
Alain Johns is a fictional character in Stephen King's Dark Tower series.Alain was a member of Roland Deschain's original ka-tet along with Cuthbert Allgood and Jamie De Curry. In the original version of The Gunslinger, Alain was not mentioned, although Roland recalls having a friend named 'Allen'...
and Cuthbert Allgood
Cuthbert Allgood
Cuthbert Allgood is a fictional character from Stephen King's The Dark Tower series. He is Roland Deschain's childhood friend and a member of his original ka-tet. Cuthbert, often called Bert, is first featured in The Gunslinger, but he does not play a major role in the series until Wizard and...
. Wolves of the Calla
Wolves of the Calla
Wolves of the Calla is the fifth book in Stephen King's The Dark Tower series. This book continues the story of Roland Deschain, Eddie Dean, Susannah Dean, Jake Chambers, and Oy as they make their way toward the Dark Tower...
reveals that his preferred weapon is the bow.
Gilead
Issue #1 of the Gunslinger Born indicates that Jamie trains with Roland under Cort. He also joins the ka-tet in their search for the Dark Tower. The Dark Tower: The Fall of GileadThe Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead
The Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics. It is the penultimatestory arc of five based on Stephen King's The Dark Tower series of novels. It is plotted by Robin Furth, scripted by Peter David, and illustrated by Richard Isanove. Stephen...
, reveals that Jamie's father was the main doctor in Gilead who administered to wounded gunslingers.
Appearance
Jamie appears in the first issue of the Gunslinger comics. He is referred to as "Jamie DeCurry of the marked face", and is shown with an amorphous red birthmarkBirthmark
A birthmark is a benign irregularity on the skin which is present at birth or appears shortly after birth, usually in the first month. They can occur anywhere on the skin. Birthmarks are caused by overgrowth of blood vessels, melanocytes, smooth muscle, fat, fibroblasts, or...
on his left cheek. The rest of his features are disguised by the wide-brimmed hat that he wears.
Death
At various points in the Dark Tower series, it is indicated that Jamie is killed in the battle of Jericho Hill, shot by a sniperSniper
A sniper is a marksman who shoots targets from concealed positions or distances exceeding the capabilities of regular personnel. Snipers typically have specialized training and distinct high-precision rifles....
; Roland often dreams of his death, as well as the deaths of the other members of their ka-tet. In the final issue of The Battle of Jericho Hill, he is shot in the head while pushing Roland out of the sights of one of John Farson
John Farson
John Farson is a fictional character from Stephen King's The Dark Tower series of novels and comic books. Known as "The Good Man", Farson is the leader of a revolution in In-World who appeals to the common people, wanting to end the training of Gunslingers and re-distribute power. His stated...
's snipers.