Who is Paulie Gualtieri in The Sopranos?
Walnuts · DiMeo Crew
Paulie Gualtieri (Walnuts) is a character in The Sopranos, part of DiMeo Crew. Paulie Walnuts came up under Tony's father and treats seniority as theology — wings of silver hair, tracksuits, germ phobia, and a temper that has buried more problems than it solved. Superstitious, cheap, and fanatically loyal to whoever is strongest this week, Paulie is hilarious right up until the moment he isn't. He visits his mother constantly and keeps his resentments filed where he can reach them.
When does Paulie Gualtieri first appear?
Paulie Gualtieri first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“The Sopranos”) of The Sopranos (1999–2007, HBO).
Who is Paulie Gualtieri connected to?
Relationships already established when Paulie Gualtieri first appears — nothing from later episodes.
- Tony Soprano — Capo of the old guard
- Christopher Moltisanti — Seniority vs. ambition
Which group does Paulie Gualtieri belong to?
By the time Paulie Gualtieri appears, DiMeo Crew also includes Tony Soprano, Christopher Moltisanti, Silvio Dante, Corrado 'Junior' Soprano, Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero.
Who else is introduced in this episode?
- Tony Soprano — Boss in therapy
- Carmela Soprano — The boss's wife
- Christopher Moltisanti — Impatient nephew
- Silvio Dante — Consigliere
- Corrado 'Junior' Soprano — Uncle and rival
- Livia Soprano — The mother
- Dr. Jennifer Melfi — The psychiatrist
- Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero — Old friend
- Meadow Soprano — The daughter
- A.J. Soprano — The son
- Adriana La Cerva — Christopher's girl
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