Who is Tess Servopoulos in The Last of Us?

Joel's partner · Joel & Ellie

Tess Servopoulos (Joel's partner) is a character in The Last of Us, part of Joel & Ellie. Joel's smuggling partner and more — the pragmatist of the pair.

When does Tess Servopoulos first appear?

Tess Servopoulos first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“When You're Lost in the Darkness”) of The Last of Us (2023–, HBO Max).

Who is Tess Servopoulos connected to?

Relationships already established when Tess Servopoulos first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Joel Miller — Partners — and more

Which group does Tess Servopoulos belong to?

By the time Tess Servopoulos appears, Joel & Ellie also includes Joel Miller, Ellie Williams.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Joel Miller — Smuggler
• Ellie Williams — Immune
• Tommy Miller — Joel's brother
• Marlene — Firefly leader

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