The supporting cast ofThe Flash makes it stand up out amid other superhero shows and even adds to its longevity every bit the longest-running DC CW evidence behind Arrow as information technology is currently on its 7th season. Aside from Barry Allen himself, viewers get to know characters such equally Iris W, Joe W, Cecil Horton, Caitlin Snow/Killer Frost, and Cisco Ramon/Vibe.

More recently, the evidence has added Allegra Garcia and Chester P. Runk among others. 1 character, or rather a serial of characters, is none other than Harrison Wells. Tom Cavanagh showcases his wonderful talent time and time once more portraying multiple unlike versions of Harrison Wells as the series goes on.

17 Eobard Thawne

While not officially a Harrison Wells in the strictest sense, Eobard Thawne's impersonation of the original Earth-i Harrison Wells is the outset version of the graphic symbol that viewers see. Initially ane of the Flash's archenemies, Eobard aka Reverse Flash traveled dorsum in time to murder a younger Barry Allen. Despite this, he ended up murdering Barry's mother and beingness stranded in the past.

His office in the series is complicated to say the least as he did murder and impersonate the original Wells and near kill Cisco. He did, however, besides leave a video confession of his murder of Barry's mom behind to clear his father's proper name. In addition, he appeared prominently in Flavor 3 and 5 too every bit Season 2 of The Legends of Tomorrow.

16 Harry Wells

Harry Wells serves equally the main Wells on the team in Seasons 2 and 4. Originally from Earth-two, Harry is the head of Due south.T.A.R. Labs and too the father of Jesse Quick. At first, he works with Zoom later on Jesse is captured just eventually joins Team Flash to take Hunter Zolomon down.

Serving as the evidence'due south introduction to the multiverse, Harry Wells is a fan favorite out of all the Wells on this listing. He also helps bring together the Council of Wells fifty-fifty appears in Season iv to help the team against The Thinker where his mind is damaged via an upgraded version of The Thinker'southward thinking cap. Prior to his total recovery, his Earth was destroyed in the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover and he lived on in Nash Wells' heed.

15 H.R. Wells

Ane of the more unique Wells in that he had no scientific background whatsoever, H.R. Wells from Earth-19 was the primary version of the character in Season 3. After Harry wanted to return to his Earth, he sends out an equation so circuitous that only other versions of Harrison Wells would be able to solve information technology. After sifting through many different versions of Wells, the team finally decides on H.R. Wells.

H.R. is a author who claims to have saved his universe though the team later learns this is false. Despite this, he proves himself a valuable member of the team and hero in his ain right equally he sacrifices himself to salvage Iris from Savitar, one of the Flash'southward greatest foes.

14 Hells Wells

Appearing briefly in Flavor 3 Episode 4, "The New Rogues," Hells Wells is one of the ones to effigy out the equation put along by Harry Wells. While trivial is known about him as he refuses to tell team Flash, it is revealed that his nickname is Hells Wells and that he is a cowboy from an unnamed World. Regardless, he is rejected equally a potential Wells and does not even make it to the Council of Wells.

13 Mime Wells

Appearing in the same episode is a French Harrison Wells from an unknown Earth who only speaks French and is unofficially known as Mime Wells. Viewers of the show learn even less about him than Hells Wells and he seems to be on for an arguably shorter time. Similar to the previous entry, he is shot down as a possible member of the squad equally Harry says they tin can't trust mimes.

12 Steampunk Wells

Also a brief entry in Season 3, this version is officially known as Harrison Wells from Earth-17 and unofficially referred to as Steampunk Wells. This is due to the fact that he has an English accent, behemothic goggles, and an overall steampunk background.

Like the others, he is quickly turned away every bit the next Wells on the team, in spite of his intelligence and seemingly good attitude.

eleven Harry Wolfgang Wells

During Season 4 Episode 6, "When Harry Met Harry," Harry Wolfgang Wells is introduced, alongside others, as one of the founding members of the Council of Wells. Harry Wolfgang Wells is a German author and scientist from Earth-12 with iv PhDs who too wrote the famous book, Everything is Meaningless, And then Why Did I Buy This Book?

He is very snooty and sees those who are inferior to and below him as less than and tends to dislike them. While he doesn't have the best attitude as he is arrogant and a fleck of a nihilist, he does concur Barry Allen in high regard and provide help to the team.

x Wells The Gray

Appearing in the same episode, Wells the Grayness is a very short-lived fellow member of the Quango of Wells. Someone many would have probably wanted to meet more of, Wells the Grey from Earth-thirteen is named equally such as he is very reminiscent of Gandalf.

Harry and the other Wells in the Council ultimately decide he should non be a member and kick him out. Much is unclear about his background such as whether or not he is actually a wizard who tin use magic in his world as his appearance heavily suggests.

9 Wells ii.0

Another member of the Council and one of the stranger versions, Wells two.0 is a cyborg from World-22. It is revealed that his Earth is a type of nighttime, post-apocalyptic future in which he has only survived due to his cybernetic parts. In this world, creatures known as reapers parade around the Globe raiding supplies in their wake.

The oddest part of his story is that he lost an center in a fight with his daughter and it is sort of hinted that he ate the World-22 version of Cisco Ramon. All in all, this makes for a truly intense, wild backstory for the character.

8 H. Lothario Wells

Reverse to H.R. Wells and many other versions of the grapheme, H. Lothario Wells is both intelligent and works well with others, while the other versions do either one or the other. Despite this, he is the billionaire, playboy blazon with a fitting lifestyle to go with it.

A mustached Wells hailing from Globe-47, H-Lothario Wells is also notorious for speaking upwardly nearly his many desires. He was both a fellow member of the Quango of Wells, before beingness kicked out, and the Council of Harrisons.

7 Sonny Wells

Similarly, Sonny Wells was also kicked out of the Quango of Wells before joining the Council of Harrisons. Appearing in Season iv Episode 21, Sonny Wells is quite the character as he dons a tracksuit and proudly wears sunglasses inside. He also lives by the motto, "Be kind, rewind," and actually does provide Harry Wells with some fairly helpful communication.

6 H.P. Wells

With H.P. Wells, the trend continues with versions of the character beingness more in touch with their emotions, resulting in their removal from the Council of Wells. From Earth-25, H.P. appears alongside the previous two entries in the Council of Harrisons toward the end of Season 4.

He is another French Wells who is a poet and, with that, understands the value of talking through i'due south feelings.

v Council Of Wells/Council Of Harrisons

Previously mentioned, The Council of Wells, aptly named by Cisco and besides referred to as The Fellowship of The Wellsian Minds, was a group of Wells uniting in Season four. Their purpose was to help discern the identity of Clifford DeVoe. The principal members were Harrison Wolfgang Wells, Wells two.0, and H. Lothario Wells.

Additionally, the Quango of Harrisons was formed from rejects of the commencement council, H.P Wells, H. Lothario Wells, and Sonny Wells. This version of the quango is much more focused around emotional intelligence vs straight-upwardly intelligence.

4 Harrison Sherloque Wells

Harrison Sherloque Wells from Earth-221 was the version of the character present in Flavour 5--someone who did non announced inside either council but was well renowned among Wells all over the multiverse.

Initially brought on board to stop Cicada, Team Flash and him got off to a bad start equally he sent them afterward the wrong person and tried to abscond with the money they offered to pay him. Later this, he does help out in hostage and has his moments here and there. Additionally, he butts heads with Nora W-Allen aka XS every so oft and besides bonds with Wally West very much.

3 Harrison Nash Wells

One of the well-nigh recent Wells introduced, Harrison Nash Wells from an unknown World is the main Wells throughout Flavor 6. He stands apart from the residuum as he is an take a chance-loving treasure hunter who set his sights on the multiverse. Nash came to Earth 1 to disprove the existence of Mar Novu, the Monitor, unintentionally releasing the powerful Anti-Monitor and causing Crunch on Infinite Earths.

This huge crossover event saw the decease of the multiverse, and equally a issue, all the versions of Harrison Wells lost their physical course and lived on inside the heed of Nash Wells. Known for his unique gadgets, he likewise forms a close relationship with a newer addition to the show, Allegra Garcia. His story culminates with him sacrificing his own life and, in a sense, all that remains of the other Harrison Wells to requite Barry back his speed.

2 Harrison Orson Wells

I version of the character that the show reveals even less about than Wells the Greyness is Harrison Orson Wells. He is from an unidentified Earth and is a histrion by merchandise. He was introduced in Season seven very briefly before Nash gave his life to assistance ability the artificial Speed Force.

1 Harrison Wells

Harrison Wells of Earth-1 is the last Harrison Wells shown. From what the show reveals, he is a kind, humble scientist and loving husband married to swain scientist Tess Morgan. The pair created S.T.A.R. Labs and were behind the particle accelerator. Unbeknownst to Cisco, Caitlin, and Barry throughout the pilot season, Eobard Thawne killed Harrison and continually impersonated him.

This all came full circumvolve later on Season 7 Episode 1, "Alls Well That Ends Well" saw Nash Wells give up his life to ensure Barry could fight another day. The particles from all the versions of Wells concluded up bringing the original Harrison Wells to life. The show puts a squeamish bow on his story, seeing him help Squad Wink i terminal time earlier going back in time to spend his last moments with his wife.

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