Henry Standing Bear — Longmire Character Profile

About Henry Standing Bear

A Cheyenne man and Walt's closest friend who collaborates with tribal police. He becomes a vigilante to avenge a local girl, survives kidnapping and torture, helps expose corruption, kills a key henchman in the finale, and takes over a casino.

Character Facts

Played by

Lou Diamond Phillips

Appears in

Longmire (2012)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (6)

• Henry Standing Bear — Central Duo — Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor)

  Foundational partnership defining the series' emotional and operational core.

• Henry Standing Bear — Operational Partners — Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor)

  Central operational bond enabling effective law enforcement and personal survival.

• Henry Standing Bear — Victim-Perpetrator — Malachi Strand (Graham Greene)

  Hostile dynamic where Malachi manipulates Henry, leading to direct violent resistance.

• Henry Standing Bear — Tribal Cooperation — Jacob Nighthorse (A Martinez)

  Working relationship balancing tribal authority with law enforcement duties.

• Henry Standing Bear — Spiritual Advisors — Omar (Louis Herthum)

  Mutual respect rooted in cultural exchange and spiritual guidance.

• Henry Standing Bear — Friendly Colleagues — Ferg (Adam Bartley)

  Friendly professional relationship with casual social overlap.

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• Victoria 'Vic' Moretti (Katee Sackhoff)
• Branch Connally (Bailey Chase)
• Cady Longmire (Cassidy Freeman)
• Ferg (Adam Bartley)
• Officer Mathias (Zahn McClarnon)
• Jacob Nighthorse (A Martinez)
• Lizzie Ambrose (Katherine LaNasa)
• Dr. Weston (Scott Michael Campbell)
• Dillon (T.J. Alvarado)
• Omar (Louis Herthum)
• Donna Sue Monaghan (Ally Walker)