Clay Jensen

Clayton Jason Jensen is a fictional character created by author Jay Asher. He is the protagonist in Thirteen Reasons Why, a novel where a girl, Hannah Baker, dies by suicide. Clay is also the main character in the Netflix television series adaptation of Asher's story, 13 Reasons Why, where he is portrayed by Dylan Minnette. Clay is the protagonist in the series and his major storylines have included his friendships with Hannah Baker and Tony Padilla. Other major storylines have included his reactions to the tapes and his deteriorating mental health, such as his struggle with anxiety and depression. Known as the actor’s breakthrough role, Minnette's performance as Clay was widely acclaimed by critics, who noted his effective portrayal of teenage angst and vulnerability.