A symbol of his chronic leg pain and deeper psychological trauma.
An oncologist and House's only true friend. Wilson tricks House into taking Rebecca's case by claiming she is his cousin. This setup establishes Wilson as House's moral compass. House Md Season 1 Ep 1
: House suspects Wilson is lying about the patient being his cousin just to get him to take the case—which Wilson eventually admits. Unorthodox Investigation A symbol of his chronic leg pain and
And finally, (though credited as a guest star in the pilot, she is central). She represents the administrative friction. House needs her approval for expensive, invasive tests. Their verbal sparring in this episode sets the template for eight seasons. House Md Season 1 Ep 1