Will Graham first appeared in the 1981 novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris

He has been adapted into multiple sources, two films by the names of "Manhunter"(1986) and "Red Dragon" (2002) and a TV show, NBC's "Hannibal" (2013-2015)

The character of Will Graham is characterized as a highly intelligent FBI profiler, with an incredible gift labeled "pure empathy" allowing him to directly live and see the perspective of anyone he chooses. This gift is both a curse and a blessing, as his ability to see and live through anyone regardless of choice causes Will to have an instability that is core to his character