Who is Joel Miller in The Last of Us?

Smuggler · Joel & Ellie

Joel Miller (Smuggler) is a character in The Last of Us, part of Joel & Ellie. Lost his daughter on outbreak day. Twenty years later, a hardened smuggler in the Boston QZ tasked with moving precious cargo: a girl.

When does Joel Miller first appear?

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

Who is Joel Miller connected to?

Relationships already established when Joel Miller first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Ellie Williams — Cargo → daughter in all but name
• Tess Servopoulos — Partners — and more
• Tommy Miller — Brothers

Which group does Joel Miller belong to?

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

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Ellie Williams — Immune
• Tess Servopoulos — Joel's partner
• Tommy Miller — Joel's brother
• Marlene — Firefly leader

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